Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, KY as they search for their next Worship Pastor. Severns Valley Baptist Church is a vibrant and growing congregation with a rich history of impactful worship and a strong commitment to discipleship. Known for its community-centered focus, the church seeks to provide meaningful worship experiences while fostering spiritual growth and collaboration within the congregation and the broader Elizabethtown area.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Severns Valley Baptist Church is seeking a Worship Pastor to lead its worship ministry and create impactful, Christ-centered worship experiences that engage the congregation. This position involves collaborating with staff and volunteers to shape the worship culture while supporting the church's mission of discipleship, spiritual growth, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a heart for both worship and pastoral care, guiding the church in a unified worship direction.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly relational with a genuine pastoral heart
• A collaborative leader who values teamwork and input from others
• Humble, transparent, and open about personal growth and challenges
• A direct and clear communicator, especially in conflict resolution
• Creative, mature, and experienced in team-based ministry environments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and lead Sunday worship services in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and creative team.
• Build, equip, and disciple the Worship Ministry team.
• Lead rehearsals and coordinate musicians and vocalists for services and events.
• Oversee the maintenance of music equipment and technical needs.
• Provide worship leadership for special events like weddings and funerals.
• Manage the Worship Ministry budget and recommend annual budget plans.
• Collaborate with other church ministries, such as Celebrate Recovery and student programs.

Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this Job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.

The Fine Print

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