Associate Pastor Worship Leadership

ASSC. PASTOR WORSHIP LEADERSHIP | FBC Barnesville

Last Updated: January 2024

Our family at FBC Barnesville is a close-knit community spanning several generations, deeply dedicated to serving our neighborhood and the nations with the Gospel. The mission has always been to fulfill God’s purposes for His people with the desire that they would become living proof of a loving God.

Role Summary

The Associate Pastor Worship Leadership will direct and manage all elements of the worship experiences in our multi-generational church. They must possess strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and engage the congregation in and through worship. This position leads the music ministry while providing guidance and support for all worship teams.

FBC STAFF VALUES/EXPECTATIONS

• Firm beliefs: Has a high view of Scripture and completely adheres to FBC Barnesville’s Vision, Values, and Vitals and affirms the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000
• Gospel-Centered: Seeks to abide in Christ while speaking the Gospel to themselves and others.
• Proactively Relational: Regularly builds healthy relationships by reaching out, listening, and loving others well; consistent with biblical standards, including a solid and stable marriage and family life.
• Can-do Team player: Offers patience and grace to others and is eager to collaborate, assist, and sacrificially serve the interests of the team.
• Eager to Grow: Understands they have not yet arrived and can receive feedback to grow, and understands the value of continual, incremental improvement over an extended period.
• Clear Communicator: Represents themselves and the organization well through verbal, written, and nonverbal communication.
• Persistent and Focused: Can manage time, energy, and resources independently and responsibly so that they devote themselves to productive activities.
• Humble, Positive Leader: Has an authentic, joyful attitude and genuine desire and eagerness to engage, develop and lead others while humbly giving themselves to the task and people at hand.
  
  

Responsibilities

Pastoral Care

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing use of spiritual disciplines.
• Develop relationships with lost people, pursuing the Great Commission, and helping the church to do the same.
• Provide pastoral care for those under the oversight of his ministry.
• Participate in FBC’s ministry of visitation with the Senior Pastor and other pastoral staff by visiting church members, especially the sick, bereaved, and those who have special needs.
• Build community relationships with Kingdom mindset.
• Under the direction of the Senior Pastor, assist with the preaching ministries of the church by preaching occasionally as requested.
  
  

Worship Leadership

• Plan and direct authentic and engaging multi-generational worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor.
• Manage song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and other presenters.
• Prepare the necessary generational worship and production groups (teams) to carry out worship gatherings; seasonal and church musical productions; and special events to include but not limited to revivals, weddings, funerals, and Young at Heart meetings.
• Manage all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate worship in services.
• Collaborate with ministry staff providing guidance and support for worship in all generational ministries.
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Provide leadership in setting annual goals and objectives for the worship ministry of FBC Barnesville.
• Manage the worship ministry’s budget.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of paid worship staff employees and volunteers.
• Manage the organization of a music library, music material, and other related equipment.
• Serve as a resource person to the church Nominating Committee.
• Attend all church staff meetings, deacons’ meetings, and church conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality with church information, ministry information, and personal information.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of the church, including those outlined in the Personnel Policy Handbook and the Child Protection Policy.
  
  

Other

• Preach up to twice a year.
• Assist in the preparation of a sermon series calendar and series creation.
• Fulfill other duties assigned by our Senior Pastor as needed to help build-up our team and strengthen relationships.
  
  

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Meets the biblical qualifications of a pastor (1 Tim. 3:1-6, Titus 1:6-9 & 1 Pet. 5:1-3).
• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.
• A clearly understood calling to the Gospel ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree in music, theology, or other worship related ministry. A seminary degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Music Ministry or Worship Leadership role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in playing at least one instrument and possesses strong vocal skills.
• Knowledge of different styles of music.
• A heart for the spiritual growth and discipling of those under their pastoral leadership.
• Experience with the use of technology in worship such as lighting, sound systems, video projection, and worship software.
• Ability to perform pastoral responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, and providing spiritual guidance and support to church members.
• A team player that collaborates well with other church staff members and supports all other church ministries.
• Skilled in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationship
• Desire to stay updated with current music trends and techniques
  
  

EXPECTATIONS

Schedule | Sunday-Thursday

Average Hours/Week | 40-50

Status | Full Time (Salaried)

Reports To | Executive Pastor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. FBC Barnesville Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications, and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.