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First Baptist Church of Round Rock, TX is seeking a Minister of Music and Worship to lead all aspects of our music ministry at the church. FBC is a growing church in one of the fastest growing areas of the country. We are growing in our multicultural impact and membership, and have seen year over year growth in the church and in baptisms. The Minister of Music and Worship will oversee all music events and services within FBC, including choir, band, orchestra, praise team, sound engineering, and worship live streaming. He will conduct choir and church band/orchestra practices, training singers and musicians to skillfully prepare for services. FBC has two services each Sunday, a blended service which includes a choir and praise team, along with a praise band (and occasionally an orchestra), and utilizes a mix of hymns and modern worship songs. The contemporary service includes modern worship songs, a full praise team and a worship band.
We are seeking a leader who can lead us in meaningful worship each week, and who's presence on stage reflects the joy of Christ in an engaging manner. The ideal candidate will also understand his ministry extends beyond the worship time into the other gathering times of the church and throughout the week. FBC has a long history of excellent worship and Bible teaching, as well as involvement in missions. We are a strong giving churches, and a top contributor to the Cooperative Program.
Additional information about the church and the position can be found at fbcrr.org/employment.

Specific Responsibilities:
· Maintain a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
· Formulate and manage goals and objectives for music ministry
· Plan and administer music ministry finances
· Plan, coordinate, and lead worship services and special music events in the church
· Maintain and plan for the audio equipment in the sanctuary
· Select the music used in the worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor
· Conduct regular rehearsals with all vocal and instrumental elements of music ministry and oversee age-graded music ministries
· Develop and maintain a harmonious relationship with church staff and members
· Attend retreats and seminars that relate to Music Ministry as needed
· Invest in personal/professional development as needed
· Visit hospitals on assigned days
· Provide pastoral counseling
· Participate in outreach
· Attend weekly staff meetings
· Maintain adequate office hours to meet the availability demands of the position
· Be a member of First Baptist Church
· Fulfill responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the New Testament doctrine as understood by First Baptist Church of Round Rock

Essential Skills:
· Positive people skills
· Ability to lead congregational singing
· Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and direct written music
· Strong organizational and administrative skills
· Ability to listen effectively and to communicate clearly, both orally and in written form
· Exceptional speaking skills and the ability to speak confidently before groups
· Ability to identify and implement opportunities for cooperative activities with other ministries in the church
· Ability to use technology and necessary software effectively
· Ability to maintain current knowledge of church trends, training and curriculum
· Strong leadership with a positive, encouraging ability to delegate
· Ability to develop and implement plans

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in music; Master’s degree in Church Music from an accredited Baptist seminary preferred
· Experience at leading worship in a Southern Baptist Church
· Three or more years of experience working with church music ministries
· An attested call to the church music ministry, including teaching proclaiming the gospel, nurturing spiritual growth, and leadership development
· Must reflect and embody a commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church
· Must be pursuing personal and spiritual growth
· Demonstrate qualities of a Christ-like character, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23