Worship Minister

Primary Function:

The Worship Minister is responsible for shepherding God’s people in the specific area of worship in spirit and truth.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary worship leader at FBC, including leading rehearsals, and administrative responsibilities;
• Work alongside the Senior Pastor in developing the order of service for weekly services and ensure the services are carried out with excellence;
• Arrange and compose worship music as needed;
• Shepherd spiritually and direct musically all FBC Worship Team members;
• Administer the annual budget for music/audio/video needs;
• Vet the theological content of music and ensure worship music is Biblical;
• Supervise, Vision Cast, and lead the Production Team;
• Maintain the library of music and additions to;
• Lead the musicians and challenge them to lead with excellence;
• Raise up the next generation of worship leaders and musicians from within the church;
• Provide vision and supervision for any FBC Choirs;
• Oversee music-related licensing (Maintain and track all music licenses, fees, and memberships);
• Insert the order of service in Planning Center, and coordinate large-scale events with an attention to detail;
• Endeavor to stay abreast of developments in the field of music leadership;
• Be available during office hours to help with church needs that may arise.

Requirements/Giftings:

• Shepherd heart and a call to the gospel ministry;
• Skilled musician;
• Team building personality;
• Proficient in music software such as Music Stand, Song Select, Planning Center, etc.;
• Ability to incorporate various styles of music such as CCM, Traditional Hymns, Modern Hymns, Southern Gospel, Soul Gospel, Brooklyn Tab, FBA Worship, etc. with the goal being
• congregational worship in spirit and truth;
• Strong verbal communication skills with an ability to adapt to a vast array of personality types and spiritual depths;
• Personal integrity and confidentiality;
• Graduate degree in music ministry or enrolled in SBC Seminary, preferred;
• If married, the husband of one wife who also has demonstrated a love for the local church;
• A passion for members to walk with Jesus and to make disciples of all nations.