Assistant Worship Leader

Job Details

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

In cooperation with the Associate Pastor of Worship, provide assistance in leading worship and carrying out various functions within our worship / technical arts department.  Key areas of focus will be worship leadership, multi-media usage, special programming and project management.
 

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Worship Leadership
  • Lead one service on Sunday mornings (when the church moves to 3 services) in coordination with our Associate Pastor of Worship.
  • Provide worship leadership on Wednesday night in our student ministry
  • Assist when called upon in preparing various groups for worship leadership to include, praise teams, praise bands, orchestra, ensembles, etc.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of a worship leadership development strategy that impacts worship ministries within every age grouping at FBCO
  • Be available, as needed, to lead worship at special gatherings and events outside of weekly worship services
• Technical Arts
• Provide assistance in the area of technical arts for the ministries of FBCO to include, but not necessarily limited to:
• Weekly worship services (ex. prepare worship slides, oversee sound and lighting efforts, create videos, utilize graphics, etc.)
• All special programs for both FBCO and First Baptist Christian Academy (FBCA) (ex. musicals, concerts, revivals, etc.)
• FBCO Ministries (ex. Student Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Men’s/Women’s Ministries, etc.)
• Weddings/Funerals
• Manage special IT and various media projects as assigned
• Leadership Development
• Develop and implement the necessary strategies to recruit and train lay leadership to serve in the Worship Leadership and Technical Arts Ministry.
• Support assigned ministries and teams. Ensure that the responsibilities and purposes of each assigned team and its members are clearly defined and executed.
• Teamwork
• Work with the other Ministerial and Support Staff of FBCO to help accomplish the goals and objectives as set forth by the Pastor and Leadership Council.
• Serve on church Committees, Councils, and Teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Associate Pastor of Worship or Senior Pastor.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• As far as can be humanly discerned, the employee shall:
• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.
• Depend fully on His wisdom, guidance, and strength for his daily activities.
• Realize that his performance, dedication and attitude are under the scrutiny of both mature and weak Christians, as well as, unbelievers.
• Must have the education and experience needed and necessary to properly fulfill the specific job functions and responsibilities of leading worship and helping in the area of technical arts.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, direct, and control various tasks related to dynamic and growing church ministry.
• Must be willing and able to establish performance measurements and be accountable for expected results.
• Must have demonstrated ability to supervise other individuals.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop leaders through coaching and training, including both ministerial and non-ministerial personnel.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with church personnel, members, and the general public. Must be able to relate a positive image of the church to employees, members, and the general public. Must be a team player.
• Must be capable of administering church policies and procedures.
• Employee must be a good steward with the resources (time, money and supplies) God has provided to FBCO.
  
  

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wok involves handling stressful situations, working under pressure and handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Work may require time both in and out of the office, both daytime and evening, 40 - 50 hours per week.
• Work may involve supervising a variety of paid and voluntary positions.
  
  

DISCLAIMER:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.

 

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