Associate Pastor for Worship and Music

Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Parkview Baptist Church in Morehead City, NC as they search for their next Associate Pastor for Worship. Parkview is a Southern Baptist church that endeavors to live out their ministry and mission in the community and world as a family. The staff and leadership is committed to continue to walk out their mission of "Loving God, Sharing Jesus, Serving People, Making Disciples" in this and the next seasons of life and ministry together.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a skilled musician with the ability to utilize various styles of music in worship
• Demonstrate strong communication skills 
• Recruit and develop teams music and media teams
• Possess a shepherd’s heart
• Have good administrative skills
• Be a collaborative team player
• Possess the ability to adapt and lead change well
• Be highly relational 
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Carry out pastoral duties(visitation rotation, weddings, funerals, and teaching/ preaching as needed)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Pastor for Worship will plan, coordinate, implement, direct and evaluate all of the music ministries of the church and work to grow this ministry through creative, scriptural practices that could include, but not be limited to: choirs, ensembles, praise teams, instrumental groups, worship bands, summer music camps, seasonal and special events, etc. The person in this role will be considered a Pastor and will serve in the function of their Associate Pastor in sharing the duties and responsibilities associated with that role including areas such as sharing in the care of the congregation and, if a gift and passion of the individual, there will be teaching and preaching opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior Pastor and other pastoral staff to plan and lead worship services and perform other pastoral duties as needed
• Plan, coordinate, and lead worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship team members, media volunteers, and staff.
• Oversee choirs, ensembles, praise teams, bands, seasonal programs, and special events.
• Ensure all instruments, AVL, and media equipment are maintained and upgraded as needed.
• Partner with volunteers and staff to develop annual worship and media budgets.
• Promote spiritual growth and team culture through rehearsals, retreats, and gatherings.
• Oversee streaming, sound, and video ministries, providing both technical excellence and spiritual leadership.

More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.

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