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Emmanuel Baptist Church in Crestview, Florida, is seeking a Worship & Media Pastor/Minister to join our team full-time. This role combines leading worship and managing our church's media presence, including audio-visual production, social media, digital content creation, and maintaining the church’s website. We're looking for someone who has a heart for worship, a strong musical background, and a keen eye for engaging and inspiring media. If you have a love for connecting people to God through music, media, and online platforms, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:
The Worship Pastor/Minister is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the worship services at EBC. This position requires a strong commitment to Jesus Christ and to serving His Church with excellence. The Worship Pastor/Minister will work collaboratively with the pastoral staff, musicians, and volunteers to create a worship experience that glorifies God and edifies the congregation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Worship Planning and Leadership:
- Plan and lead Sunday worship services. Because EBC is a multigenerational and multi-ethnic congregation, the Worship Pastor/Minister will ensure to include:
-Contemporary Worship Music (i.e. Hillsong, Vertical, Passion, CityAlight)
-Hymns (Traditional hymns with contemporary arrangement and instrumentation)
-Black Gospel/Contemporary Fusion (i.e Maverick City, Jon Reddick, People & Songs)
- Select and prepare music, coordinating with musicians and vocalists for rehearsals and performances.
- Lead congregational singing and other elements of worship (e.g., prayers, scripture readings).
- Be a capable instrumentalist should the need arise for the Pastor/Minister to lead solo.

2. Team Development and Coordination:
- Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer musicians, vocalists, and worship team members.
- Schedule and lead regular rehearsals, providing direction and support to team members.
- Foster a sense of community and spiritual growth within the worship team.

3. Technical and Administrative Duties:
- Coordinate with the audio-visual team to ensure high-quality sound and video production during services.
- Manage the worship budget, including the purchase of music, equipment, and other necessary supplies.
- Maintain and organize the church’s music library and worship resources.
- Learn and master how we have set up Propresenter and provide guidance for improvement
- Program Stage Light Presets
- Set Media Settings for Worship Songs
- Develop Graphics for Various Ministry Needs
- Regular Social Media Posts
- Design and Maintain Church Website
- Produce Various Video Elements (i.e. Baptism Testimony Videos)

4. Spiritual Leadership:
- Model a life of worship and spiritual maturity, actively participating in the life of the church.
- Encourage and support the spiritual growth of the worship team members and congregation.
- Collaborate with the pastoral staff to integrate worship with the overall ministry and mission of the church.

5. Special Services and Events:
- Plan and lead music for special services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals) and church events as needed.
- Work with other ministry leaders to support worship needs for various church programs and activities.

Qualifications:
- A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and agreement with the Southern Baptist faith and message.
- Proven experience in leading worship, with the ability to sing and play a musical instrument proficiently.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage volunteer teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with contemporary worship music and traditional hymns.
- Ability to work collaboratively with church staff and volunteers.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Work Schedule:
- This is a full-time position that expects the Pastor/Ministry to work at least 40 hours per week, including Sundays, rehearsals, and additional planning and preparation time.
- Additionally, regular office hours, attendance at weekly staff meetings, and special events are expected.

Compensation:
- A competitive pay package will be offered based on experience and qualifications in accordance with other churches of a similar size and situation.

Application Process:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume, including references and links to view the applicant leading worship, to resumes@ebccrestview.com.

NOTE: We are considering filling this position in multiple ways. We are considering either a full-time or part-time position and a combination of Worship and Media or Worship and Sports Ministry. Please indicate in your email if you are interested in a part-time or full-time position. If you are interested in Full-time, please indicate if you are interested in Worship and Media or Worship and Sports Ministry.

Emmanuel Baptist Church
3252 East James Lee Blvd
Crestview, Florida 32539
ebccrestview.com
www.youtube.com/@EmmanuelBaptistChurchCrestview