Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions is hiring: Pastor of Music Ministries in

Job Description: Plan, organize, direct, execute, train, develop and evaluate the music ministry for the entire church at Woodridge Baptist Church.

Relationships

• TO GOD: A man who has accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and has been called by God into this ministry.
• TO the Church: He and his family will become faithful members of Woodridge Baptist Church. He will at all times seek God’s direction and the pastor’s guidance in caring for the spiritual well-being of the congregation.
• TO the Church Staff: He will work in harmony and coordination with other church staff and lay leaders.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and education of a comprehensive music ministry of the NextGen choirs, as well as the adult music ministries.
• Support the Senior Pastor and collaborate with other pastoral staff members to promote the vision and ministry direction of the church
• Assist other associate pastors in planning Sunday worship services, church-wide celebrations, seasonal programs and events; be responsible for the selection of worship music and personnel
• Responsible for caring, overseeing, recruiting, training and deployment of Music Ministry personnel
• Lead the Music Ministry Team to determine the goal, direction, organization, program, and annual budget of Music Ministry
• Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotions, and administration.
• Assign worship/song leaders, worship teams, and instrumentalists for worship services, church-wide gatherings and church prayer meetings
• Responsible for Music Ministry administration, copyright of songs, purchase and maintenance of music, music literature, musical instruments, equipment, and other supplies
• Oversee, coordinate/direct all church choirs, musical groups, and orchestra
• Oversee and supervise paid music personnel and volunteers
• Attend Pastoral staff meetings, and any other meetings designated by the Senior Pastor.
• Maintain regular working hours; comply with church policies and procedures
• Conduct prospect visits, ministry visits, hospital visitation, and other needs specific to the designated ministry, including visits assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Attend all services, outreach, special events, and any other church activities planned on the calendar.
• Responsible for development and execution of outreach through the music ministry.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (advanced degree and seminary degree preferred but not required)
• Experience in church planning, strategy and financial oversight
• Substantive music leadership experience
• Proficiency in vocal skills
• Ability to train music personnel
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills
• Works with individuals and groups as a team player
• Handles problems and conflicts with sound discernment
• Proactive in resolving issues and conflicts
• Personable, approachable, and available
• Compassionate and caring for believers and non-believers
• Encouraging and supportive
• Can lead effectively
• Communicates and acts with integrity
• Initiates, organizes, leads, and delegates
• Flexibility to work with different age groups
• Pastors are expected to tithe.
• Pastors and families should be involved in the church Life Group program.

Reporting Relationship: The Pastor of Music Ministries is accountable to the church body and the Personnel Team, directly reporting to the Senior Pastor.