Job Description

This is a non-paid position for someone looking for an exciting opportunity build a ministry from the earliest stages of this new church. For the right candidate this could become a paid position in the future. The Founding Elder for Worship Ministries will serve alongside the Church Planter as a co-equal member of the Elder Council, providing spiritual leadership and oversight for the worship ministry of Covenant Church. Responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating weekly corporate worship services. Recruiting, training, and discipling musicians, vocalists, and worship volunteers. Developing a worship philosophy consistent with the mission and theology of Covenant Church. Assisting with preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care as gifted and needed. Helping establish the culture and direction of the church as a founding leader. This position offers significant freedom to develop and shape the worship ministry from its earliest stages. The ideal candidate will bring vision, initiative, and a desire to build a Christ-centered worship ministry that encourages congregational participation and exalts God.

About the Organization

Covenant Church is a strategic church plant of First Baptist Church Melbourne, Florida, in partnership with the Southern Baptist Convention, located in the rapidly growing city of St. Cloud, Florida. As St. Cloud continues to experience significant residential and commercial growth, we believe the Lord is providing a unique opportunity to establish a gospel-centered church committed to the faithful preaching of Scripture, biblical discipleship, meaningful church membership, and the glory of God. A core group of St. Cloud residents has united around this vision, and Covenant Church will begin weekly corporate worship gatherings in the fall of 2026. Covenant Church is a Reformed Baptist congregation committed to the doctrines of grace, elder-led church governance, expository preaching, and making disciples who make disciples.

Qualifications

Meet the biblical qualifications for elders as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. Be a baptized believer with a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. Affirm the doctrine, mission, and values of Covenant Church. Embrace Reformed Baptist theology and the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, and a servant's heart. Be able to teach, disciple, and shepherd others effectively. Exhibit strong character, integrity, and relational wisdom. Have a passion for church planting, evangelism, and disciple-making. Work collaboratively within a plurality of elders. Be willing to become a covenant member of Covenant Church and actively support its ministries.