First Baptist Church of Riverview, FL is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to oversee the Worship Ministries of our church and to serve in other areas, depending upon giftedness, skills, and abilities. The worship pastor will have primary responsibility for leading the church in worship on Sunday mornings and in various other services and contexts. He must be a capable vocalist with some administrative and leadership ability. This is a pastoral leadership position that requires an ability to shepherd and lead one or more ministry areas.

Worship

Oversee song selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists and vocalists
Lead (or provide leadership for) praise and worship in all scheduled church services and events
Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate worship in services and church events
Staff each worship service with adequate musicians, vocalists, tech team, and leadership
Direct maintenance and care of worship equipment including oversight for each worship service
Use Planning Center to notify worship staff and volunteers of upcoming services and provide worship elements, including resources to equip team members to lead/serve

Leadership and Planning

In consultation with the Lead Pastor, plan the corporate worship services of FBC with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, and musical appropriateness
Prepare music/worship plans and work closely with the pastor to ensure that worship supports the overall teaching ministry and mission of the church
Recruit, train, and empower worship team members according to their gifting, ability, and interests
Provide and encourage ongoing worship education and expose worship teams to training opportunities through other ministries, books, and conferences
Develop and oversee the annual worship budget with stewardship and excellence

Requirements

A deep and abiding love for God that flows from a persistent devotion to God through prayer and Bible study and is clearly visible in life and ministry
Skill as a vocalist with experience leading worship in a contemporary or blended context (ability to play an instrument preferred)
Experience providing vocal and instrumental direction and development for a worship team
Relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading a moderately large church in worship
Strong ability to listen, motivate, cooperate with, and lead teams of both volunteers and paid staff
Capability in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships (or the demonstrated ability to recruit others who provide these)
Skilled in worship-related technology, including sound, lighting, media computers, video projection (ProPresenter), and other related software and equipment
Undergraduate degree required or in progress (seminary training is preferred)

First Baptist Church of Riverview

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