Minister of Music & Media First Baptist Church Bremen

Worship at FBC Bremen is God-centered, Bible-saturated, and congregationally participatory. We believe music serves the Word and should: exalt the Lord, reinforce biblical truth, shape the affections of God’s people, and support congregational singing. Our worship is best described as blended, drawing from historic hymns & faithful contemporary songs.

• The oversight and leadership for all music ministries of FBC Bremen.
• Lead music weekly for two Sunday Morning Worship services:
• First service (9:15AM):
  Praise-team led
• Second service (10:45AM):
  Worship-choir led
• Plan worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor, ensuring musical selections support the preached Word.
• Select songs that are theologically-rich, drawing from both historic and contemporary sources.
• Lead and coordinate music for additional scheduled services as needed (special services, holidays, funerals, etc.).
• Recruit, train, disciple, and organize volunteers involved in the music ministry.
• Plan and direct rehearsals for praise teams, choir, and instrumentalists.
• Encourage and cultivate strong congregational singing.

• Provide leadership and direction for the media and A/V production of worship services.
• Work closely with the A/V team to ensure sound, livestream, slides, and service flow are prepared and communicated clearly.
• Oversee the care, upkeep, and scheduling of musical instruments and A/V equipment.
• Support clear communication and coordination across ministries as part of a growing, increasingly structured staff team.
• Help ensure the church’s website and social media presence are clear, current, and aligned with the mission of the church.

• Serve as a key team member on the church staff, embracing a collaborative, servant-hearted approach to ministry.
• Assist with ministry care responsibilities as needed, such as: member visitation, hospital visits, counseling support, teaching in ministry settings when appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, ministry planning, and church-wide initiatives.
• Help steward the music ministry budget responsibly and faithfully.
• Actively participate in and, when appropriate, help lead a small group for the purpose of spiritual growth and discipleship formation.
• Remain adaptable and flexible as the church grows, structures develop, and ministry needs evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

• A clear sense of calling to full-time ministry, with a heart for serving the local church.
• A life marked by biblical character and maturity consistent with 1 Timothy 3:2-7.
• Full doctrinal alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 (amended 2023).
• Demonstrated ability to lead both choir-based and praise-team based worship.
• Proven ability to work well on a team, receive direction, and adapt in a growing ministry context.
• This position reports to the Lead Pastor.