What We Are Looking For
Junction’s First Baptist Church is looking for a man or woman with a strong desire to reach the lost where they are at and to disciple those who are seeking after Christ. We are a small church in a small town that has recently been able to reach many young families and their children. We need someone who is driven and eager to reap the harvest (Matthew 9:35-38). Ideally, this person will have a vision for furthering our children’s and music ministry, working with our volunteers to meet the spiritual needs of those who come to our programs. We are looking for someone who seeks to create genuine relationships with others and, through those relationships, can spread the Gospel message. This person will provide leadership and direction for both the children’s and worship ministry. If this sounds like you, we would love to get to know you and see if you would be a good fit in our church family!
Qualifications
- A committed follower of Jesus, having been baptized (or willing to) in accordance with the Baptist faith.
- A calling to ministry and a true heart for ministering through the local church to influence the lives of all of God's children with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- The ability to play at least the guitar or piano/keyboard (being able to teach it to others is a plus).
- The ability to lead worship with a group of volunteers (choirs and accompanists).
- The ability to tune the soundboard as needed (willingness to learn).
- The ability to work in a flexible environment and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Having the spiritual gifts of administration, evangelism, teaching, leadership, and service.
- A bachelor’s degree is required (seminary is a plus).
- Must pass a background check and complete child safety training.
Expectations & Work Commitment
- 40 hours a week.
- Extremely flexible schedule. (Required 3 hours on Sunday from 9am-12pm and 4 hours on Wednesday from 4pm-8pm; preferred office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm (with an hour for lunch), preferred hours can be shifted around as needed to accommodate the ministry.
- Days off will consist of Saturday and your choice of Mon, Tues, Thurs, or Fri.
Responsibilities for the Children’s Ministry – Consists of 25-30 hours of focus per week.
- Oversee all programming and ministry for children ages birth – 5th grade (Sunday school, Children’s Church, Wednesday night activities, Summer camp, VBS, etc.)
- Choose and prepare a curriculum for each program and each age level.
- Create an environment of discipleship, providing activities and programming for each age group that will encourage spiritual growth for students, parents, and volunteers.
- Work hand-in-hand with the youth pastor to create a model of discipleship that will transfer over between ministries (Children to Youth, Youth to College, College to Young Adults, Young Adults to Parental)
- Create and maintain a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families into the church
- Recruit, train, schedule, and lead teams of volunteers.
- Oversee the nursery program and the 2 paid employees in it.
Responsibilities for the Music Ministry – Consists of 10-15 hours of focus per week.
- Apply theological research to all pieces performed to ensure Biblically sound worship
- Plan weekly worship experience for Sunday mornings.
- Rehearse weekly with musicians and worship team singers.
- Plan seasonal worship experiences with the choir/bell choir. (Quarterly, Christmas, Easter, etc.)
- Help to recruit and train volunteers as well as lead these volunteers in their ministry tasks.
- Create an environment of discipleship and edification for all those serving within the worship ministry
Benefits
- A supportive church family and leadership team.
- Opportunities for professional and spiritual growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
*If you have a video or recording of your musical skills, please include them in your application.