Worship Minister

Purpose:  The Worship Minister is responsible for planning, administering, and supervising a comprehensive, active and Christ centered Worship Ministry. The person holding this position will be seeking spiritual growth for the church through worship, while working with church members and staff to achieve the church’s mission objective, “To Know Christ and Make Him Known to All People.” 

Job Skills and Requirements

• A committed Christian and regular participant of First Baptist Garner, focused on the goal of reaching the unsaved for Jesus Christ and making disciples
• Responsible for fostering effective communication within the church organization
• Ability to manage a consensus decision-making process
• Timely and consistent attendance, and availability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer systems, audio, video, lighting, camera, and software
• Ability to work in Planning Center and ProPresenter
• B.A. Degree or higher in Ministry/Music with experience preferred

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Meet with the Pastor to plan for worship services as needed
• Oversee the entire Worship Ministry: worship choir, musicians, vocal teams, audio, lighting, stream team, camera volunteers
• Plan regular training opportunities to equip volunteers to be proficient in their areas of A/V
• Plan weekly worship services: music, soloist, scripture for praise and worship, worship bumper videos, etc.
• Plan, schedule, and communicate weekly rehearsals for the entire worship team
• Lead the Worship Choir and Band
• Coordinate with individual ministries for worship needs: Preschool, Kids, Students, Sr. Adults, etc
• Recruit members to serve in the Worship Ministry and play instruments
• Supervise the Worship Tech Director and meet regularly to evaluate, plan, and coordinate worship service’s needs: sound, streaming, lighting, and other A/V needs
• Supervise Communications Director and meet regularly to advise concerning the plans for promotions of church events
• Responsible for regular tuning and maintenance of pianos and all worship equipment
• Maintain church Spotify playlist
• Assist in funerals, weddings, and other church services as needed
• Prepare annual budgets for the Worship Ministry and other designated budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor
• Maintain a growing personal walk with the Lord through Bible study and prayer, sharing the gospel, and supporting First Baptist Garner through Worship, Serve, Connect, and Give