Worship​/Education Pastor

Southside Baptist Church Worship & Education Pastor Ministry Position Description

Worship Ministry

• Provide leadership in planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating the overall worship ministry in cooperation with the Senior Pastor.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in planning all worship services, including Sunday services, special services, revivals, mission conferences, and other church-wide events.
• Lead and coordinate all worship and music ministries, working alongside volunteer leaders in preschool, children’s, student, and adult ministries.
• Direct, develop, disciple, and encourage worship teams, musicians, vocalists, and other volunteers serving in the worship ministry.
• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for the worship ministry.
• Establish goals, vision, and organization for the worship ministry that support the overall mission of Southside Baptist Church.
• Oversee the care, maintenance, and proper use of musical instruments, audio equipment, and related worship resources.
• Prepare and administer the annual worship ministry budget in cooperation with the Budget Committee.

Education Ministry

• Assist the Senior Pastor in strengthening the church’s educational ministries by training, encouraging, and equipping ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Provide leadership and support for the church’s education ministries as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Pastoral Ministry

• Assist the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care through hospital visitation, home visits, counseling, and other ministry opportunities.
• Participate faithfully in the church’s visitation, outreach, and intentional evangelism efforts.
• Preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, Small Groups, or worship services as requested by the Senior Pastor.
• Conduct weddings, funerals, and other pastoral ministries as requested.
• Participate in ongoing visitation to senior adults, nursing homes, hospitals, and homebound members.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in all areas of pastoral ministry as requested.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily administrative responsibilities of the church office and ministry operations.
• Coordinate office hours and scheduled time off in consultation with the Senior Pastor.
• Work cooperatively with church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to accomplish the mission and vision of Southside Baptist Church.

Personal Expectations

• Demonstrate a growing and consistent walk with Jesus Christ through personal Bible study, prayer, and spiritual maturity.
• Be a faithful member and steward of Southside Baptist Church, including faithful financial giving and Christlike conduct.
• Support and uphold the doctrine, mission, vision, and leadership of Southside Baptist Church in both public and private life.

• Worship Ministry: 60%
• Education Ministry: 40%