Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship

We are excited at how God has been moving at First Baptist Church Crossett. Even in our small town, we have seen dozens of salvations and baptisms in the past year, and there is an anticipation and excitement for the future.

Job Description

The Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship will be responsible for leading our congregation in worship and providing ministry outlets for those interested in music. Additionally, this position will assist with pastoral ministry beyond leading worship. The candidate’s various gifts/skills will be considered in deciding how to help meet our leadership needs (ex.: discipleship, administration, or senior adult ministry). This position will report to the Senior Pastor. The nature of the position requires weekend and evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pastor and Church Staff to plan and lead worship services
• Lead congregational singing and coordinate choirs, ensembles, praise bands, and special musical presentations, including an annual Christmas presentation
• Organize and oversee all aspects of the music ministry, including training and supervising the media team for audio and visual needs
• Prepare and manage worship ministry budget
• Assist in pastoral duties such as: pulpit fill-in, conducting funerals, and hospital visitations as needed
• Participate in outreach and discipleship efforts to grow the church spiritually and expand its ministry impact
  
  

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Spiritually mature Christian with a commitment to personal growth
• Passion for worship and heart for ministry
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Musically trained, with experience in leading congregational worship
• Willingness to serve and engage with church members and the community
• Prioritization of biblical unity for the staff and church
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s or seminary degree in music preferred, with a willingness to seek further training
• Active member in good standing of a Southern Baptist congregation and alignment with the theological practices of the Southern Baptist Convention
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a worship leader in a Southern Baptist church preferred
• Experience in mentoring worship leaders and organizing ministry programs
  
  

Contact Information

Susanne Ballard

Worshipatcrossett@gmail.com

To Apply

Send resume, statement of faith, and any relevant worship leadership materials (video links) to

Worshipatcrossett@gmail.com