Title – Worship Leader

Reports to – Senior Pastor

Status – Full Time

Principal Function

The Worship Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church exists to lead the faith family in weekly worship and to encourage the body to engage every day as worshipers of God in all they do. The Worship Leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the music and worship programs within the church.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

1. Oversee all areas of the music and worship ministry, including the music ministries for children, students, and adults.

2. Oversee and plan God-honoring, Christ exalting worship services that are consistent with the values and mission of the church through coordination with the Senior Pastor.

3. Choose musical selections that facilitate worship through a blended worship experience using music and other art forms.

4. Lead the congregation, worship team, and/or choir to use their voices and instruments to worship God consistently and effectively.

5. Continually seek out Biblically-based songs for use in congregational singing and within all areas of music ministry

6. Explore new ideas for corporate worship and be open to change in the shifting of responsibilities as growth and ministry develop.

7. Oversee and approve planning of service music when you are not available or scheduled to lead.

8. Ensure that all musical and technical aspects of the services are well-planned and rehearsed in order to maintain a distraction-free worship environment. Lead and develop the worship team and/or choir during weekly practices to prepare for congregational music, specials, or special events.

9. Recruit and select worship team, choir, and audio-visual volunteers.

10. Oversee and coordinate the volunteer schedule on a weekly basis.

11. Create and/or oversee the creation and quality of all media programs. Oversee growth of the media ministry to assist in fulfilling the mission of the church. This includes church web sites along with any social media presence of EBC.

12. Assist ministry team leaders in assessing music needs and goals. Provide ministry team leaders with resources needed to fulfill ministry goals.

13. Coordinate with Senior Pastor and other staff members in planning church-wide objectives and goals.

14. Engage members and visitors with the goal of assimilating and involving them in the various ministries of the church.

15. Provide pastoral care as appropriate for families and individuals in times of illness, grief, loss, or general challenges of life.

16. Any other task assigned by the Senior Pastor to meet the needs of the church and glorify the Kingdom of God.

Qualifications

1. Dedicated Christian with a personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, continuous growth in discipleship, and possesses a strong commitment to the church and its mission.

2. Sound in Biblical doctrine and practice, and endowed with a strong sense of calling to ministry.

3. Committed to walking alongside and leading others in personal spiritual growth and to fulfilling the Great Commission both locally and globally.

4. Proven worship leadership, vocal and instrumental music gifts, talents, and skills.

5. Competent in areas of web design and social media.

6. General knowledge or experience with audio systems and graphics presentation.

7. Understands the role of specific ministry as it relates to the church.

8. Knowledge of computer systems, office and worship programs and software essential to music and worship ministry management and production.

9. Must be a motivated self-starter with good people and organizational skills.

10. Willingness to become a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

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