Associate Pastor of Music and Media Lone Oak Baptist Church

Lone Oak Baptist
Cunningham, TN

Lone Oak Baptist is a historic church nestled approximately nine miles south of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the heart of the Cunningham community within Montgomery County. Clarksville, a city recognized as the best place to live by Money Magazine in 2019, is experiencing rapid growth, bringing immense benefits to the Cunningham community. Strategically situated, Lone Oak holds a well-established reputation for serving Christ in our community, positioning it as a catalyst for the advancement of the Kingdom of God in the years to come.

As our community welcomes new residents from across the nation and the globe, LOBC is committed to effectively ministering to both current and future members. Considering this, we recognize the potential for growth in our music and media ministries, which we believe will play a vital role in engaging and edifying our community.

The vision of Lone Oak is to be a gospel-centered family of faith actively living out the love of God in Christ. We are committed to GATHER because we are not meant to live this life alone, GROW because we are not yet everything God created us to be, GIVE because we have been given much in Jesus Christ, and GO because we have been entrusted with his mission.

Lone Oak is seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Pastor of Music and Media to join our Pastoral Staff. The APMM will work closely with the Senior Pastor to advance the mission of LOBC by overseeing all aspects of the music ministries and providing leadership in the multimedia ministries.

The Associate Pastor of Music and Media (APMM) is a member of the Pastoral Staff of Lone Oak Baptist Church (LOBC). The APMM shall be under the direct supervision of the Senior Pastor and shall be responsive and accountable to him in all matters assigned. The APMM will work in conjunction with the Senior Pastor to advance the mission of LOBC by directing the details of congregational worship at all gatherings.

Additionally, the APMM will lead in developing and implementing LOBC’s multi-media strategy.

• This position offers a starting annual salary package of up to $75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience (divided for housing, insurance, retirement, etc., determined by the Associate Pastor).
• The Associate Pastor will receive regular weekdays off, PTO, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, time off for professional development, conventions, conferences, etc.
• Additionally, the Associate Pastor will be provided an IRS-standard accountable expense reimbursement plan for ministry-related expenses.

• A clear testimony of faith in and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as a clear testimony of calling into and the character necessary for vocational ministry (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9).
• Talent as a vocalist and musician with experience leading a congregation in worship through song. The ability to play a lead instrument, such as keys or guitar, is preferred.
• Most importantly, the candidate must have a pastoral concern for the spiritual well-being and growth of all in the congregation, as well as the music and multimedia ministries.
• Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess a servant’s heart, a generous spirit, and a commitment to missions, evangelism, and discipleship, enabling the Kingdom of God to advance through the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Experience in sound, lighting, audio/visual, and multimedia design and presentation.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.

Personal:

• Maintain an authentic and ongoing walk with Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.
• Preserve a healthy home environment, taking care to love and lead his family well.
• Continue to grow in the skills and knowledge necessary for this position.

Pastoral:

• Work with the Pastoral Staff as a fellow shepherd to care for the members of LOBC and lead the church to fulfill its mission. This includes but is not limited to leading in prayer and Bible study, visitation of members and guests, assisting in outreach and missional events, performing and/or coordinating music for weddings…