Associate Pastor: Minister of Music

Candidate requirements:

1. Be called by God to devote his time to ministry
2. Be personally dedicated to Jesus Christ as Lord of his life and able to verbalize his testimony and dedication to Jesus Christ as Lord, and be baptized by immersion following salvation
3. Exhibit vocal skills and an understanding of directing vocalists, instrumentalists, and the congregation
4. Be proficient in reading music and teaching basic vocal skills
5. Earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, with preference given to a seminary degree; experience leading music in a Southern Baptist church is a plus

Candidate responsibilities (not comprehensive):

1. Work under direct supervision of the Senior Pastor
2. Cooperate with other staff and church leaders to meet the total needs of the church
3. Demonstrate a character that represents Christ and Eastside Baptist Church in a positive manner
4. Participate in regular prayer and planning sessions and serve as ex-officio member of committees as assigned by Senior Pastor
5. Direct the planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating of a comprehensive music program in preparing groups, soloists, and choirs for internal and external ministry
6. Stay informed about Christian development needs and opportunities through personal study and attendance at clinics, conferences, and assemblies
7. Publicize and promote the music programs within the church and community
8. Prepare and administer the music budget
9. Work with the Senior Pastor in selecting music for regular and special worship services, including weddings, funerals, and special projects
10. Oversee all aspects of the audio-visual ministry for worship services and special events
11. Participate in regular hospital and prospect visitation
12. Direct congregational singing at all regularly scheduled worship services
13. Plan and arrange an “Order of Service” for worship services

About our church:

Eastside Baptist Church is a small, conservative Southern Baptist Church that began in 1937 in Grady County, Georgia. Ephesians 2:8-10 best summarizes our core beliefs: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” We have one worship service on Sunday mornings that features a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary music that express Biblical doctrine. Our church is strongly committed to supporting local, national, and international missions.