What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worship Minister- The Church at West End position at Brentwood Baptist Church?
SUMMARY
The Worship Minister is responsible to the church, under the direction of The Campus and Teaching Pastor for the development, supervision & pastoral leadership of a comprehensive worship ministry. This includes the planning and conducting of worship services as well as the development of ministry leaders & volunteers.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan and lead weekly God-honoring worship experiences that are aligned with the Brentwood Baptist philosophy of worship ministry & contextualized to the West End community.
- Maintain a system for identifying, developing & mobilizing members to use their talents within the worship ministry.
- Provide pastoral leadership (encourage, pray for, etc). to musicians & worship volunteers.
- Plan & coordinate weekly services and rehearsals when necessary, including proper management of Planning Center Online.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings at West End campus.
- Participate in bi-monthly Worship Leader Gatherings at the Brentwood Campus.
- Determine & provide ongoing oversight of the annual worship ministry budget.
- Provide weekly oversight for worship ministry-related payroll.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Effectively communicate with & work alongside the campus Administrative Assistant.
- Effectively communicate & work alongside of the campus Technical Director.
- Provide “dotted-line” supervision to Technical Director as it related to day-to-day responsibilities of the West End campus.
- Participate as needed in Minister On Call rotations for Congregational Care of campus at large.
- Consistently assess and maintain musical equipment for repairs & maintenance.
- As needed, organize meetings & events among musicians for development/fellowship.
- Participate in Quarterly Staff Meetings at the Brentwood Campus
- Effectively maintain a personal & professional self-development plan.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:
In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.
Management
- Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
- Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
- Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
- Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes
Leadership
- Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
- Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
- Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
- Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them
- Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
- Leads staff and/or volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
- Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads
- Invests in the development of staff or volunteers around him/her
Communication
- Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers
- Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
- Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines
- Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers
Self-Development
- Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skills and habits) necessary to be successful in this role
- Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
- The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
- Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
- A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.
- The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
- Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage people, budgets, planning & implementation.
- Proven ability to read, write & execute music on charts (Nashville number system preferred)
- Ability to proficiently play an instrument is preferred
- Must have a basic working knowledge of sound & lighting systems
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience is required working in the local church or Christian ministry context.
All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.