Website Emmanuel Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Crestview, Florida, is seeking a Worship & Media Pastor/Minister to join our team full-time. This role combines leading worship and managing our church’s media presence, including audio-visual production, social media, digital content creation, and maintaining the church’s website. We’re looking for someone who has a heart for worship, a strong musical background, and a keen eye for engaging and inspiring media. If you have a love for connecting people to God through music, media, and online platforms, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary:
The Worship Pastor/Minister is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the worship services at EBC. This position requires a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and to serving His Church with excellence. The Worship Pastor/Minister will work collaboratively with the pastoral staff, musicians, and volunteers to create a worship experience that glorifies God and edifies the congregation.
This is a full-time position that expects the Pastor/Minister to work at least 40 hours per week, including Sundays, rehearsals, and additional planning and preparation time. Additionally, regular office hours, attendance at weekly staff meetings, and special events are expected.
Responsibilities:
- Worship Planning and Leadership:
- Plan and lead Sunday worship services. Because EBC is a multigenerational and multi-ethnic congregation, the Worship Pastor/Minister will ensure to include:
- Contemporary Worship Music (i.e. Hillsong, Vertical, Passion, CityAlight)
- Hymns (Traditional hymns with contemporary arrangement and instrumentation)
- Black Gospel/Contemporary Fusion (i.e Maverick City, Jon Reddick, People & Songs)
- Select and prepare music, coordinating with musicians and vocalists for rehearsals and performances
- Lead congregational singing and other elements of worship (e.g., prayers, scripture readings)
- Be a capable instrumentalist should the need arise for the Pastor/Minister to lead solo
- Plan and lead Sunday worship services. Because EBC is a multigenerational and multi-ethnic congregation, the Worship Pastor/Minister will ensure to include:
- Team Development and Coordination:
- Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians, vocalists, and worship team members
- Schedule and lead regular rehearsals, providing direction and support to team members
- Foster a sense of community and spiritual growth within the worship team
- Technical and Administrative Duties:
- Coordinate with the audio-visual team to ensure high-quality sound and video production during services
- Manage the worship budget, including the purchase of music, equipment, and other necessary supplies
- Maintain and organize the church’s music library and worship resources
- Learn and master how we have set up ProPresenter and provide guidance for improvement
- Program Stage Light Presets
- Set Media Settings for Worship Songs
- Develop Graphics for Various Ministry Needs
- Regular Social Media Posts
- Design and Maintain Church Website
- Produce Various Video Elements (i.e. Baptism Testimony Videos)
- Spiritual Leadership:
- Model a life of worship and spiritual maturity, actively participating in the life of the church
- Encourage and support the spiritual growth of the worship team members and congregation
- Collaborate with the pastoral staff to integrate worship with the overall ministry and mission of the church
- Special Services and Events:
- Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals) and church events as needed
- Work with other ministry leaders to support worship needs for various church programs and activities
Qualifications:
- A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Southern Baptist faith and message
- Proven experience in leading worship, with the ability to sing and play a musical instrument proficiently
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage volunteer teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with contemporary worship music and traditional hymns
- Ability to work collaboratively with church staff and volunteers
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
Compensation:
A competitive pay package will be offered based on experience and qualifications in accordance with other churches of a similar size and situation.
To apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, including references and links to view the applicant leading worship, to [email protected].
NOTE: We are considering filling this position in multiple ways. We are considering either a full-time or part-time position and a combination of Worship and Media or Worship and Sports Ministry. Please indicate in your email if you are interested in a part-time or full-time position. If you are interested in full-time, please indicate if you are interested in Worship and Media or Worship and Sports Ministry.