Worship Pastor

First Baptist Church of Smithfield, Texas is seeking a Part-time Worship Pastor.  We are looking for an individual who is called, gifted, trained and has a heart to lead a congregation in a blended style of worship.  For a job description, details regarding salaries, ask questions or submit a resume and three (3) videos leading worship. Please contact us (ATTN: Personnel Committee) at office@fbcsmithfield.com, 7912 Main Street, North Richland Hills, TX  76182, 817-281-1820, fbcsmithfield.com.  

POSITION TITLE:  Worship Pastor

POSITION TYPE: Ministerial Staff

POSITION STATUS: Part-Time (Called Staff Position)

SUPERVISION: Senior Pastor

Principal Function:  The Worship Pastor is responsible for the entire worship ministry to ensure a smoothly operating, safe and effective worship ministry.  The Worship Pastor is to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment through the mission of the local church.

Required Hours:

Scheduled Hours: Sunday 8:00am-12:30pm, 4:45pm-8:00pm (as church activities are scheduled)

Wednesday 8:15am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Professing believer in Jesus Christ; baptized by immersion.
2. Preferably some college training 
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. Professing a doctrine aligned with the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message statement as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention on June 14, 2000.

General Responsibilities at FBC Smithfield:

The Worship Pastor is responsible for the following:

• In charge of overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the music ministry.
• Responsible for building a team of volunteers by interviewing and screening church members before placing them in ministry.
• Be available to counsel and pray with church members dealing with spiritual questions and decisions.
• Organize meetings for all worship ministry volunteers.
• Organize worship center and make sure that they are safe and properly cleaned.
• Select age-appropriate and Gospel-centered music of all genres and styles.
• Oversee and manage all music activities.
• Manage the Praise Team and Band.
• Hire musicians and workers and manage scheduling and meetings.
• Oversee Student Ministry Praise Team and Band and Children's Ministry Worship.
• Organize reheasals for Sunday Morning Worship.
• Plan, organize and direct Vacation Bible School Music.
• Plan, organize and sponsor Kids’ Summer Music Camp.
• Plan, organize and sponsor special concerts throughout the year.

General Requirements:

1. It will be required, as a condition of employment, to undergo a pre-employment background check as well as a nationwide credit check report
2. Provide the appropriate ministry functions (pastoral care, worship services, hospital visitation, prospect contacts and home visitation, as needed.) 
3. Perform additional duties as required.
4. Have a positive, energetic, encouraging spirit.

Skill Sets required:

1. Computer proficient (i.e. Word, Excel, Email, Propresenter, (Outlook)
2. People Skills – Effective communication with staff, adults, teachers, congregation.
3. Printers/Copiers, calculators, laminators, fax machines.
4. Telephones (including cell)
5. Technology proficiency