Director of Worship

Director of Worship
The mission of the Director of Worship is to be the “producer” of worship services and special programs.  Although the senior pastor is the “director” in terms of setting the theme and overall direction, the Director of Worship will oversee and coordinate all the details that a service encompasses. The director of worship must be a visionary who is creative in leading people into moments of worship and a lifestyle of worship.  The director of worship is a leader who can create culture and communicate a direction in a way that inspires those around him/her to join in the pursuit of that vision.  This position requires the individual to serve not solely as a musical or performing arts director but also as a spiritual leader in alignment with the mission, vision, core values, and core beliefs of St. Paul Baptist Church (SPBC). The individual for this role must have a proven history of guiding, directing, and nurturing a ministry team to foster its growth.   
While the position reports to the Church Executive Administrator, this person will partner closely with the lead pastor to execute the vision of worship for the church.[1] 
Primary Areas of Responsibilities
Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession, and fellowship.  
Spend time developing relationships with lost people to be personally effective in pursuing the Great Commission and helping the church to do the same.
Build the necessary teams to carry out the worship areas of SPBC.
Plan the corporate worship services of SP in consultation with the Senior Pastor and do so with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, and musical appropriateness.  Ensure that all the musical and technical aspects of the service advance the theme for the day.  Oversee song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and dramatists.
Provide direction for the implementation of all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate worship in services.
Provide spiritual guidance for the musicians, worship teams, and choirs.
Develop and oversee all worship arts team leaders and members of various worship-related ministries.
Introduce our musicians, worship teams, and choirs to worship training provided by other ministries, books, curriculums, and conferences.
Plan major seasonal and/or outreach special events (Easter, Christmas, etc.)
Find and plan other ways to use worship arts to reach out to the community evangelistically.
Oversee the worship department budget and organizational structure.
Build contacts and relationships with local, national, and international musicians, studios, and organizations for both evangelistic and staffing purposes.
Set annual goals for the worship ministry that are in line with our vision and then evaluate how those goals were attained or modified during the year.
Qualifications:
?      Must be a Christ-follower who is committed to living and loving like Jesus Christ.
?      Must possess the spiritual gifts of servanthood, teaching, exhortation (encouragement), leadership, administration, and shepherding.
?      This leader must have a high commitment to personal growth and spiritual/emotional health.  
?      This leader should show evidence of passion for praise and worship.
?      Must be able to use technology for ministry effectively. ie. Social Media, Website, YouTube, and Church Management Software.
?      Must be able to pass a background check.
 
Personality:
·              Promotes a positive “can do” attitude and working environment. 
·              Possesses excellent “people” skills and enjoys collaboration.
·              Possesses organizational and planning skills to accomplish tasks.
·              Possesses a passion for excellence in all things.
·              Committed to personal spiritual growth and a healthy Godly lifestyle.
 
 
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to: khubbard@spbaptist.org