General Information

Job Title:

Pastor of Worship

Job Description:

The Pastor of Worship is an Elder-qualified man who provides pastoral leadership for the worship ministries of the Bible Church of Little Rock. The Pastor of Worship will be responsible for planning and leading congregational worship, directing worship ministry teams and volunteers, and providing oversight for technology. This includes the implementation of BCLR’s vision and distinctives in the worship ministry. This position will require the ability to lead the people of God in the worship of God; to communicate and model principles of biblical worship; craft worship services based on biblical texts or themes; and to recruit, train, lead, and nurture volunteers for ministry teams. He also serves the congregation through the performance of pastoral and shepherding duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Worship Ministry

  1. Prayerfully plan and direct worship services for Sunday gatherings with consideration given to sermon text, liturgical framework, cohesiveness, variety, vocal and instrumental arrangement, musical appropriateness, and theological accuracy of song lyrics. 
  2. Ensure that all musical and technical aspects of the corporate worship gathering are well-planned, rehearsed, and suited to the aim of the service. This includes proper preparation and administration of the ordinances.
  3. Coordinate all aspects of the worship ministry to function together cohesively including overseeing song and choral selection, AVL preparation and presentation, and arrangement of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and other participants. 
  4. Build and equip teams to participate in the worship areas of BCLR.
  5. Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate excellent worship services.
  6. Produce special worship programs for key events on the church calendar (ie Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc). 
  7. Oversee the worship ministry budget, organization, and volunteers. 
  8. Establish and monitor short-term and long-term goals for the worship ministry that align with the vision of BCLR.
  9. Oversee and ensure maintenance and care of all equipment utilized and evaluate and suggest equipment needs.

Pastoral Ministry

  1. Perform shepherding and discipleship responsibilities for the flock.
  2. Attend all Pastoral Staff and Elder Board meetings and retreats.
  3. Attend and participate in a Care Group.
  4. Teach or preach when requested by the Pastor-Teacher.
  5. Officiate the monthly communion service when requested.
  6. Provide Biblical counseling to those who are seeking help.  
  7. Plan, and when necessary perform, baptisms, funerals, and weddings.
  8. May provide leadership and oversight to other ministries and initiatives as dictated by gifting, availability, and church needs. 

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing personal relationship with Him expressed by ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession, and fellowship. 
  • A life above reproach that exemplifies 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, a willing spirit in the life-long pursuit of sanctification, and a commitment to moral purity.
  • Commitment to the vision and worship philosophy of BCLR. 
  • Affirmation of the BCLR Doctrinal Statement and Membership Covenant. 
  • A heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation and the worship ministry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Music, Theology, Worship Studies, or similar.
  • Minimum 2 years of demonstrated excellence as a worship leader.
  • Minimum 2 years of pastoral experience characterized by discipleship and a commitment to God’s Word.
  • Strong understanding of musical performance and expertise in choral, orchestral, and instrumental conducting.
  • Strong vocal proficiency as a leader, soloist, and group vocalist.
  • Strong leadership, organization, and administration skills. 
  • An appropriate stage presence for leading a church in worship.
  • Ability to work with chord charts, sheet music, and instrument-specific tablature.
  • Experience in recruiting and managing multiple volunteers, building relationships, and leading successful teams.
  • Proven initiative and willingness to grow professionally.
  • Required software skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Post-graduate degree such as Master’s in Divinity, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Worship Leadership, Church Ministries, or similar.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated excellence as a Pastor of Worship.
  • 2+ years of experience serving on an Elder Board.
  • Strong personal instrumental proficiency (preference for piano or keyboard)
  • Skilled use of technology used to facilitate worship such as sound, lighting, computers, presentation software (Proclaim, PowerPoint), video projection, and live streaming. 
  • Biblical counseling certification. 
  • Preferred software skills: Planning Center.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate on experience, qualification, and education in addition to benefits package.

Application Deadline

12/31/2024

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Bible Church of Little Rock

Contact Name & Contact Info

(501) 227-4980
search@bclr.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Non-Denominational

City, State

Little Rock, AR

Description of Organization

Church Mission Statement:

The Bible Church of Little Rock exists to make disciples who make disciples by teaching biblical truth in a community of Christian love that propels our appointed mission all for the glory of God.

Church Information:

Founded in 1951, the Bible Church of Little Rock is a non-denominational church in the capital city of Arkansas. BCLR is an elder-led congregation that is known for expository preaching, God-exalting worship, discipleship in community, and dedicated shepherding. We affirm and celebrate the doctrines of grace. We currently have over 350 members and average between 300-400 attendees for Sunday morning worship. We also have Sunday morning Equipping Hour, mid-week ministries, bi-monthly evening services, and bi-monthly small groups.  

Our worship philosophy is guided by biblical truth and principles as we seek to worship God in spirit and truth. Our musical style is a reflection of reverent worship of the holy God and a desire for maximum congregational participation by selecting songs that are theologically accurate and vocally accessible. We have a choir, orchestra, and worship team and we are always recruiting and looking for ways to grow and expand the ministry. We recently completed an upgrade to our audio, video, lighting, and live streaming equipment in June 2022. The full-time Pastor of Worship will join us in glorifying God, proclaiming the gospel, discipling believers, and making Christ known to our community and people around the world.

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