Worship and Connections Pastor

First Baptist Church of Scottsboro Position Title:

Worship and Connections Pastor Reports To:

Senior Pastor Status:

Full-Time, Pastoral Staff Location:

First Baptist Church, Scottsboro, Alabama Denomination:

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications ⸻ Position Overview The Worship and Connections Pastor is responsible for leading the church's worship experiences and facilitating the assimilation of guests into the church's life. This dual role requires a passionate leader who can cultivate engaging worship environments and develop effective systems for connecting individuals to small groups, service opportunities, and spiritual growth pathways. ⸻ Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ, demonstrating spiritual maturity and a calling to pastoral ministry.
• Agrees with the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000.
• Bachelor's degree required, but additional education is beneficial.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in worship leadership and/or connections ministry.
• Proficient in vocal and instrumental music; capable of leading worship.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with worship planning software and audio/visual technology. ⸻ Worship Leadership
• Plan, coordinate, and lead engaging worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor.
• Recruit, train, and oversee worship team members, including vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical volunteers.
• Manage worship rehearsals, song selection, and the integration of multimedia elements to enhance the worship experience.
• Oversee the maintenance and organization of musical instruments, equipment, and worship-related resources.
• Stay current with trends in worship music and incorporate a blend of worship styles suitable for the congregation.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in planning and conducting seasonal worship and/or special presentation events.
• Give general oversight and supervision to all music ministry staff, providing training and counsel as needed. ⸻ Connections and Assimilation
• Help move guests from first-time visitors to fully engaged members.
• Oversee guest services, including greeters, ushers, and hospitality teams, ensuring a welcoming environment for all attendees.
• Coordinate and lead membership classes, small group integration, and volunteer onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate records of guest follow-up, membership status, and involvement in church activities.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders to identify and create opportunities for congregational engagement and spiritual growth. ⸻ Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in pastoral care, including hospital visits, counseling, outreach ministries, in-reach ministries, and officiating weddings and funerals as needed.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and church wide events.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets related to worship and connections, ministries and other assigned budgets.
• Ensure compliance with church policies and procedures, including volunteer background checks.
• Assist Senior Pastor in matters of weekday administration, supervising assigned paid and lay staff, as directed by the Senior Pastor. Personal Expectations
• Demonstrate a heart for ministry and a commitment to personal spiritual growth.
• Exhibit humility, teachability, and collaboration with church staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a lifestyle that reflects the values and teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Be an active church member participating in its worship, community, and mission, tithing and offerings.
• Represent FBC in a manner that is appropriate, regarding attire, speech, and attitude, when conducting church and community affairs.