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Job Description

Principle Function: The purpose of the Worship Pastor is to lead the church in Christ centered worship and shape, disciple, and mentor the musical direction of a multi-generational church.

Essential Responsibilities:

Worship Leader - serve as an example of Godly living through a lifestyle of authentic worship

• Commit to ongoing personal spiritual growth to provide our congregation with genuine, Spirit-led leadership in worship

• Lead the congregation in corporate worship for all worship services and gatherings

• Provide pastoral care for those who serve in our Music Ministry.

Coach - identify and equip leaders and volunteers

• Rehearse the choir, praise team, and praise band on a weekly basis

• Coach the leaders of volunteer-led music ministries (audio/visual teams, age graded choirs and/or praise bands, ensembles, etc.)

• Identify potential Music Ministry leaders & volunteers, including potential members for the choir, praise band, praise team, ensembles, and audio/visual team, as well as potential future worship leaders.

Pastor - serve as an integral part of our Ministry Staff Team

• Maintain consistent office hours & participate in all staff meetings.

• Seek to disciple individuals within the congregation & be active in evangelism.

• Participate in hospital visitation and guest outreach

• Work with other staff to perform other duties as necessary.

Administrator - faithfully steward the time and resources of our church and church members

• Develop and manage the Music Ministry budgets, as well as maintaining and purchasing all musical and audio/visual equipment for the Sanctuary

• Coordinate the effort to maintain music library, materials, supplies, musical instruments, and other equipment. Keep informed of current music methods, and materials.

• Schedule and recruit volunteers and team members for services

• Plan, organize, and promote workshops, retreats, and discipleship opportunities for those involved in the worship ministry.

• Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministries, and other church related activities upon request.

• Manage and utilize Planning Center software (or similar) to manage resources.

• Provide technical oversight for the audio/visual equipment associated with the music ministry

Producer – Oversee elements of production and programming for all corporate worship

• Plan service orders

• Schedule soloists and rehearsal opportunities with the necessary instrumentalists

• Enlist, supervise, direct, and train the technical/multi-media team. Work to further develop the utilization of the technology available in worship. Keep abreast of and make recommendations concerning new technology.

• Assist in the selection and creative design of slides, graphics, and artwork for music, sermon series, etc.

Qualifications:

The Worship Pastor must be capable of leading a multi-generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, ranging from the classic hymns of the faith to current worship music. A thorough knowledge of music is required. He must be innovative, enthusiastic, and must work well in a team staff environment. Proficiency in leading with an instrument when appropriate is a plus. He must excel at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise band. He must be capable of giving creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations. The Worship Pastor will also provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of FBC Greeneville’s Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia production, and volunteer-led music programs (youth choir, children’s choir, etc.). Technical skills to effectively utilize the necessary equipment and software is required. The Worship Pastor will possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Worship Pastor will be spiritually mature and will concur with the church’s statement of faith, as well as its mission, strategy and core values. Most importantly, the Worship Pastor must meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree and/or seminary training in music or performing arts is preferred.

Experience: Five years’ relevant experience is required.

Salary Range 70K - 85K plus benefits

Job Description

Principle Function: The position of Director of Children and Family Ministries has as its primary purpose the development of a comprehensive plan to minister to the children of First Baptist Church and their families (PreK-5th).

General Functions:

• Displays a spirit of Christian love, fellowship and harmony in all associations with the pastor, staff and the congregation.

• Develop and pursue ongoing, authentic relationships with parents enabling effective ministry.

• Pursues current and latest preschool/children’s methods and procedures through personal study and education and training as related to preschool, children and family ministry.

• Oversee children’s discipleship and community outreach programs.

• Develop and lead the preschool and children’s committees and serve as an ex-officio member and as a resource person.

• Participates in visitation and other ministerial opportunities as it relates to children and families.

• Serve as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministries.

• Serve as the direct supervisor of the Director of Mother’s Day out.

• Responsible to the Senior Pastor.

• Works in cooperation with and supports other staff members in planning, scheduling, and developing the ministries of FBC.

• Assists in the daily functions of FBC.

• Attends all scheduled staff meetings.

• Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Cooperative Program and is willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.

Responsibilities:

Sunday School and Preschool Extended Session

1. Work with the Associate Pastor of Administration and Education to:

• Enlist Preschool and Children’s Division Directors through the Nominating Committee and assist the Division Directors in enlisting teachers.
• Ensure that the necessary literature, visual aids, equipment, resource persons, and other materials are obtained and available to teachers as needed for Sunday School and Extended Sessions.

2. Provide encouragement and guidance for teachers in the preschool and children’s departments.
3. Plan, promote, supervise and evaluate the activities that will enhance the effectiveness of the preschool, children and family ministries, and the transition to the youth program.
4. Overall supervision of extended session teaching including the selecting of suitable materials, training and scheduling for each age level.

Mission & Outreach Programs

1. Oversee VBS in planning, scheduling, enlisting and training teachers and follow-up.
2. Work with RA’s and GA’s Director in planning and promoting RA’s, GA’s, and Mission Friends.

Spiritual Discipleship and Training

1. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers
2. Plan and promote a year-round preschool/children’s program for both social and spiritual growth that could include such activities as: day camps, special Bible study, family retreats, fellowships, recreational activities, summer discipleship training, etc.
3. Provide training for children who make professions of faith (ex. Children’s New Member class).
4. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers.

Other Responsibilities

1. Prepare and submit an annual budget request for preschool and children’s program activities to the Finance Committee and administer it.
2. Ensure that childcare is made available for church services and other special events as deemed necessary by interviewing, screening and training for volunteers and paid staff.
3. Comply with FBC Greeneville safety/security protocol and train volunteers to implement upgrades as necessary in conjunction with the security committee.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Children’s Ministry: Previous experience leading or coordinating children’s programs in a church or similar setting.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise staff and volunteers, plan programs, and manage budgets.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and church leadership.
•.Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning, scheduling, and overseeing multiple programs and events.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with staff and committees to achieve ministry goals.
• Dependable & Flexible: Reliable in fulfilling responsibilities and adaptable to changing needs.
• Background Check: Must pass a church-required background screening.
• Faith Commitment: Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and is willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.

Job Description

Principle Function: The position of Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministries has as its primary purpose to assist in the development of a comprehensive plan to minister to the children of First Baptist Church and their families (PreK-5th) focusing on birth through Kindergarten.

General Functions:

• Responsible to the Director of Children and Family Ministries.
• Displays a spirit of Christian love, fellowship and harmony in all associations with the pastor, staff and the congregation.
• Pursues current and latest preschool/children’s methods and procedures through personal study and education and training related to preschool, children and family ministry.
• Assist the Director of Children and Family Ministries in children’s discipleship and community outreach programs.
• Develop and pursue ongoing, authentic relationships with parents enabling effective ministry.
• Works in cooperation with and supports the Director of Children and Family Ministries in planning, scheduling, and developing the ministries of FBC.
• Participates in visitation and other ministerial opportunities as it relates to children and families focusing on birth through Kindergarten.
• Serve as an ex-officio member and as a resource person of the preschool and children’s committees.
• Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Cooperative Program and is willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.

Responsibilities:

Sunday School and Preschool Extended Session

1. Assure that the necessary literature, visual aids, equipment, resource persons, and other materials are obtained and distributed to teachers as needed.
2. Collaborate with the Director of Children and Family Ministries to enlist Preschool and Children’s Division Directors through the Nominating Committee and assist the Division Directors in enlisting teachers.
3. Provide encouragement and support for teachers in the preschool and children’s departments focusing on birth through Kindergarten.
4. Plans and promotes the activities for the preschool department through collaboration with the Director of Children and Family Ministries.
5. Recruits, manages, and schedules the volunteers of the extended session and greeters for the department desk.

Mission & Outreach Programs

1. Assists the Director of Children and Family Ministries in VBS planning, scheduling, and enlisting teachers and volunteers.
2. Work with RA’s and GA’s Director in planning and promoting Mission Friends.
3. Recruits, manages, and schedules the volunteers of Wednesday night sessions, childcare, and greeters for the department desk.

Spiritual Discipleship and Training

1. Assists the Director of Children and Family Ministries to plan and promote a year-round preschool program for both social and spiritual growth.

Other Responsibilities

1. Keep parents informed about educational programs and other events for preschoolers and children. Examples might include newsletters, quarterly parent meetings, etc.
2. Assist Church Librarian in promoting and maintaining the existing preschool/ children’s library.
3. Comply with FBC Greeneville safety/security protocol.

Qualifications:

• Childcare Experience: Previous experience working with preschool-aged children (birth through Kindergarten) in a church, daycare, or similar setting.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to plan, schedule, and manage volunteers and activities.
• Team Player: Works well in cooperation with the Director of Children and Family Ministries and other church staff.
• Dependable & Flexible: Reliable in fulfilling responsibilities and adaptable to changing needs.
• Background Check: Must pass a church-required background screening.• Faith Commitment: Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and is willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.