Career Opportunities

Worship Leader

MINISTRY SUMMARY

The Worship Leader is responsible to the Senior Pastor & Music Committee for leading in corporate worship and for developing various music ministries which promote the interest of Ebenezer.

MINISTRY QUALIFICATIONS

The person qualifying for this ministry position must be a born-again Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a devoted follower of Jesus. He or she must accept the Bible as the inerrant and infallible Word of God, become a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and abide by the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. Other qualifications: 

  1. People oriented, organized, creative, energetic, and accountable. 
  2. One who can effectively work with and direct people regardless of their age or musical ability in song and worship through music.  
  3. This position does not require ordination to the ministry. 
  4. This person must be able to read sheet music and play an instrument. 
  5. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  6. Minimum 5 years music-related experience or equivalent is preferable.
  7. Must pass a background check and possess a valid drivers license.

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORSHIP LEADER

1. Work with the Pastor in developing and implementing meaningful worship experiences for the congregation with a blend of hymns and contemporary praise and worship songs. As worship expresses our love toward God and draws us into His presence, we want to honor and glorify Him through our worship.

2. Coordinate music, sound, and visual aids for all worship services, VBS, revivals, music education, weddings, funerals, and other church-wide activities. This includes planning and leading rehearsals with adequate time for all vocalists, musicians, sound technicians, and other participants to prepare fully for a professional, organized,  and seamless worship experience. 

3. Enlist, develop, and train leadership for age-graded choirs, ensembles and praise groups, and visual/sound technician teams as needed.

4. Prepare the budget for worship/music ministry. Purchase, organize, and disseminate all supplies for the worship/music. When additional equipment or musical instruments are needed, prepare and present the need to the Music Committee or to the Deacon Body for consideration.

5. Serve alongside the Pastor to assist in ministry opportunities, to contact and visit prospective members, and to visit those in need of ministry in the community if related to music.

6. Lead coordinators, teachers, greeters, and other volunteers in the music ministry.

7. And other responsibilities that the Pastor envisions helpful to Ebenezer to fulfill the task of making disciples through music.

Email resumes and inquiries to ebenezerhiring@yahoo.com.

Youth Leader

MINISTRY SUMMARY

The Youth Leader is responsible to the Senior Pastor & Youth Committee for leading in corporate worship and for developing various youth ministries which promote the interest of Ebenezer.

MINISTRY QUALIFICATIONS

The person qualifying for this ministry position must be a born-again Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a devoted follower of Jesus. He or she must accept the Bible as the inerrant and infallible Word of God, become a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and abide by the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. Other qualifications: 

  1. People oriented, organized, creative, energetic, and accountable. 
  2. One who can effectively work with and direct people regardless of their age. 
  3. One who must also effectively work with and direct youth in their spiritual growth with specific focus on discipleship, evangelism and fellowship. 
  4. This position does not require ordination to the ministry. 
  5. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  6. Minimum 5 years music-related experience or equivalent is preferable.
  7. Must pass a background check and possess a valid drivers license.

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES

1. Prepare the budget for the youth ministry. Purchase, organize, and disseminate all supplies for the youth ministry. When additional materials are needed, prepare and present the need to the Youth Committee, or to the Deacon Body for consideration.

2. Serve alongside the Pastor to assist in ministry opportunities, to contact and visit prospective members, and to visit those in need of ministry in the community if related to music and youth specifically.

3. Work with the Pastor, youth committee, and youth volunteers in developing and implementing doctrinally sound and meaningful youth activities that could include: small groups, Sunday School classes, bible studies, fellowship events, and worship opportunities, retreats, and camps.

4. Lead coordinators, teachers, greeters, and other volunteers in the youth ministry.

5. Willingness to support youth in extracurricular activities including sporting events, recitals, etc… in an effort to become involved in youth life outside of church activities. 

6. And other responsibilities that the Pastor envisions helpful to Ebenezer to fulfill the task of making disciples through youth and family relationships.

Email resumes and inquiries to ebenezerhiring@yahoo.com.