Job Description ¡V Mount Ararat Baptist Church
Title: Pastor of Worship
Report to: Sr. Pastor
FLSA: Exempt Purpose of the Job
The Pastor of Worship will provide oversight and leadership to the Mount Ararat Baptist Church (MABC) worship and arts community. This role will create and articulate the vision for expressions of worship at MABC in a way that supports our vision, mission and values.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Shepherd Worship Arts Community
ƒçƒnShepherd the MABC worship arts community.
ƒçƒnOversee and direct all musical elements of worship, both vocal and instrumental.
ƒçƒnLead MABC in exploring multiple expressions of worship appropriate to the MABC vision, mission,
and values.
ƒçƒnDevelop and coordinate teams of staff and volunteers who are responsible for various elements of
worship and arts ministries.
ƒçƒnFacilitate the connection of individuals to the MABC worship arts community.
Strategic Planning
ƒçƒnCoordinate effectively with Senior Pastor and other ministries to ensure that worship planning is aligned with the integrated long and short-term vision of MABC.
ƒçƒnParticipate in the design process for weekend services as well as special worship gatherings (including holiday services and special events).
Pastoral Duties
ƒçƒnOversee the development of an annual Worship Arts Ministry Plan.
ƒçƒnManage the Worship Arts budget and expenses.
ƒçƒnParticipate in weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other pastoral functions as needed.
ƒçƒnServe as member of the Pastoral Leadership Team.
Supervises:
ƒçƒnThe following positions currently report to the Pastor of Worship:
o Worship & Arts Director ¡V Full-time; and,
o Choir Director ¡V Part-time.
Requirements
ƒçƒnBachelor¡¦s Degree in Ministry, Creative Arts, Music, or related field preferred.
ƒçƒn5-10 years of progressively responsible ministry leadership experience.
ƒçƒnProven experience in the following areas of skill:
o Leading groups and teams;
o Excellent program management and team delegation skills;
o Ability to identify, recruit, and develop talents in others.
Desired Gifts
ƒçƒnLeadership
ƒçƒnAdministration
ƒçƒnWisdom
ƒçƒnDiscernment