Associate Pastor - Worship and Discipleship

Island City Baptist

Job Description

The position requires responsibilities to be split approximately evenly between worship and discipleship.

Worship duties include:

v Planning organizing, and leading congregational music for worship services.

v Leading and developing the worship team. (Praise band and audio/visual teams)

v Overseeing all technical aspects of worship including sound, visual, lighting and streaming. (We use ProPresenter)

Discipleship duties include:

v Work with Pastor to oversee discipleship ministry of the church.

v Ensure sound doctrine is maintained in all educational ministries of the church.

v Provide development opportunities for all discipleship ministry volunteers.

v Work closely with a specific age group (children, teenagers, or adults) based on candidate’s skills and gifts.

Requirements include:

v A clear testimony of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

v A clear desire to grow professionally.

v Meeting the qualifications of a pastor / elder / overseer in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

v Agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message (2000)

Preferences include:

v Theological training from an accredited college or seminary or equivalent experience.

v Formal music training or equivalent experience

v Ability to sing and play an instrument.

Deadline for submission February 15, 2022

About Island City Baptist

Wilmington is a town of approximately 5,000 located about 10 miles south of Joliet and the Chicago Metropolitan area. Island City Baptist Church is reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ in Wilmington and surrounding communities but is also missionally focused on assisting other churches in northern Illinois in partnership with the Illinois State Baptist Association and the Three Rivers Baptist Association. We are a Kingdom focused church that seeks to help others follow Jesus. The Associate Pastor of Worship & Discipleship is a position designed to assist the Pastor in leading the church through Christ-exalting worship and helping Christians grow in their relationship with Christ.

Experience Required
1 – 5 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Some college

Date Posted
2 years ago
Location
Wilmington, Illinois

Denomination
Baptist: SBC

Church Size
125-250


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