Interim Worship Leader

First Baptist Georgetown | www.fbg.church

Job Description: Interim Worship Leader

Role Overview

First Baptist Church, Georgetown, TX is seeking a spiritually mature and musically gifted Interim Worship Leader to guide our congregation and worship ministry through a season of leadership transition. This individual will serve as the primary "front person" for our worship services, providing a stable, consistent, and shepherding presence for our volunteers and staff.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who excels in a contemporary environment and is committed to stewarding the heart of our team for approximately 9 months (or until a permanent hire is found).

Key Responsibilities

1. Spiritual & Team Shepherding

• Provide pastoral care and encouragement to the worship team (band, praise team, choir, and winds).
• Lead with humility, creating space to "feature" other vocalists and musicians to foster community and shared ministry.
• Facilitate a culture of prayer and spiritual readiness within the worship department.

2. Musical Leadership & Planning

• Lead worship for Sunday morning services and the Wednesday evening prayer gathering as well as our quarterly Family Meetings.
• Select songs that align with our "contemporary" style, drawing from the church’s established song library to maintain consistency and expand our library in conjunction with team input.
• Direct and lead weekly Wednesday rehearsals for the band, praise team, choir (approx. 20 members), and winds section.
• Arrange or adapt music as needed to accommodate the full ensemble.

3. Coordination & Administration

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Worship Leader and Worship Ministry Assistant to ensure seamless Sunday/Wednesday execution.
• Work in tandem with the Tech Team (audio, visual, lighting) to ensure high-quality production and clear communication.
• Manage scheduling and service flow through Planning Center (or equivalent software).

Qualifications & Skills

• Pastoral Heart: A demonstrable ability to shepherd volunteers and navigate the emotional dynamics of a team in transition.
• Vocal & Musical Range: Strong "front person" presence with the ability to lead a diverse range of musical styles (hymns to contemporary).
• Collaborative Spirit: A "team-first" mentality with no hesitation in sharing the platform or highlighting the gifts of others.
• Experience: Previous experience leading a full band, choir, and instrumentalists is highly preferred.
• Technical Literacy: Familiarity with worship software (Planning Center, ProPresenter) and a basic understanding of live sound/tech needs.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Executive Pastor.
• Time Commitment: 15–20 hours per week (includes Sundays, Wednesday rehearsals, Wednesday prayer gathering, and administrative planning).
• Expected Duration: Approximately 9 months or until a permanent Worship Pastor is seated.
• Compensation: Contact Michael Sawyer, Executive Pastor, msawyer@fbg.church.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a video link of you leading worship (or a portfolio of your work) to msawyer@fbg.church.