Worship Pastor/Director – Steamboat Rock Baptist Church

The Worship Pastor/Director of Worship will invite, guide, and encourage the people of Steamboat Rock Baptist Church to offer themselves in authentic worship.

The Worship Pastor/Director will provide spiritual, musical, creative, and organizational leadership for the worship ministry of the church. This leader will seek to cultivate a worship ministry that glorifies God, encourages the congregation, develops leaders, and provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate meaningfully in the worship life of the church.

Requirements and Qualifications

Worship Leadership & Planning

• Provide leadership for all aspects and all ages of the worship ministry of the church.
• Creatively envision, plan, coordinate, and lead multiple worship services each week, working in partnership with the Senior Pastor and aligning worship with the pastor’biblical themes and direction.
• Lead worship in a variety of styles and settings, including weekly worship services, online services, and special services and occasions.
• Lead rehearsals and provide musical and spiritual preparation for worship services.
• Pursue excellence while maintaining a spirit of flexibility and responsiveness to the leading of the Holy Spirit and the needs of the congregation.

Team Leadership & Volunteer Development

• Serve on the Ministry Leadership Team as the leader of the Worship Ministry Team.
• Recruit, train, encourage, equip, and coordinate volunteers to serve together in all areas of worship ministry, including traditional and contemporary worship, Radiate Youth worship, and Audio/Visual technicians.
• Develop depth and leadership within the worship ministry so that ministry is shared among a healthy and growing team.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship to musicians, vocalists, technicians, and other worship ministry volunteers.
• Shepherd ministry volunteers by encouraging spiritual growth and developing caring relationships through communication, prayer, phone calls, visits, hospitality, and personal involvement.

Youth Worship

• Foster the meaningful integration of children and youth into the worship life of the congregation.
• Work collaboratively with the Youth Pastor to develop Middle School and High School worship teams that plan and lead Radiate Youth Worship (every other Wednesday), with a vision for future youth led Sunday worship experiences.
• Recruit and develop volunteers who can lead children in meaningful and age-appropriate worship experiences.
• Encourage and equip the next generation of worship leaders and musicians.

Multimedia & Technology

• Oversee the Multimedia Ministry Team and the technological aspects of worship ministry.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all forms of media: computers, software, video, audio, photography, lighting, online services, and other technology used in worship ministry.
• Research and implement appropriate audio/visual and multimedia technologies that enhance the worship experience and the ministry of the church.
• Coordinate the maintenance, troubleshooting, and effective use of worship technology and equipment.

Budget & Resources

• Develop and manage the worship ministry budget in cooperation with the appropriate church leadership.
• Oversee the purchase, maintenance, and responsible use of worship ministry supplies, licenses, music, technology, and equipment.
• Steward church resources wisely and pursue cost-effective solutions while maintaining appropriate standards of quality and excellence.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly and consistently with ministry volunteers, church leadership, and the congregation regarding worship ministry vision, objectives, activities, schedules, and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor, Youth Pastor, other ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers to promote unity and effective ministry throughout the church.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to the overall spiritual formation, health, and growth of the church.
• Participate in community outreach events and help foster meaningful connections with neighboring organizations and individuals.

Other Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities according to the individual’s interests, giftedness, the needs of the congregation, and the discretion of the Senior Pastor.

Accountability

The Worship Pastor/Director of Worship is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A character and lifestyle consistent with the biblical qualifications for church leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9.
• A genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling and passion for worship ministry.
• Commitment to the North American Baptist Conference (NAB) Statement of Beliefs, the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church covenant, and the church’s vision and mission.
• Theological education appropriate to the position of Worship Pastor; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong musical ability, including the ability to effectively lead worship vocally and instrumentally.
• Experience leading congregational worship and an appreciation for a variety of worship styles.
• Ability to recruit, develop, mentor, and empower volunteers.
• Familiarity with computers, software, multimedia applications, and audio/visual technology used in worship and ministry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pastors, staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• A self-directed, flexible, servant-hearted approach to ministry with a commitment to both spiritual depth and excellence.

Special Notes