Mount Home Baptist Church, Morganton, NC is seeking a full-time Minister of Music, Worship and Education Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to members of our church and the community. The ultimate job of every staff member at Mount Home Baptist Church shall be to help our church reach people for Jesus Christ and to disciple these people into mature Christian servants. Evangelism shall be a priority for every staff person.

Mount Home has a rich history of over 150 years of serving its community of Burke County. While celebrating the legacy of the past and saints who have gone before us, today Mount Home is excited about being poised and in position to see God continue to reach our community and beyond. Our church is richly blessed through multi-generational worship and cooperation, as well as love for families and the next generation.

The Minister of Music, Worship and Education leads the church in a ministry that will inspire and enhance congregational worship and fellowship. He will engage all age levels in a variety of music experiences and promote Biblical education that enhances personal worship and spiritual growth.

We affirm biblical qualifications as laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-7: “This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?);  not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover, he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”

Please reference Mount Home Baptist Church’s beliefs on our website: https://www.mounthomebaptist.org/our-beliefs.html

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

A. Qualifications

1. A Christian with deep spiritual and moral convictions.
2. Have training /experience in worship ministry. A baccalaureate degree is preferred or equivalent experience in leading church worship.
3. Proficient in reading instrumental and choral music scores.
4. A team player who contributes to the overall vision, goals and ministries of the church.
5. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
6. Ordained minister or candidate for ordination.

B. Plan, Organize and Lead the Music Ministry

1. Plan, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive music program inclusive of all age groups in the church.
2. Work in consultation with the senior pastor to plan the Sunday worship and special services to ensure appropriate congregational and special music that enhances and supports the worship message and experience.
3. Lead and direct the congregational music at all regular and special worship services or secure a director in case of absence.
4. Lead and direct the choir in worship and special services, which includes preparing for and rehearsing the choir, recruiting new members and providing spiritual nurturing.
5. Organize and supervise a preschool through grade 12 music program for children and youth.
6. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to lead, assist or provide instrumental accompaniment for all music programs.
7. Organize and supervise an instrumental music program, including but not limited to, hand bells and instrumental ensembles.
8. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to lead or assist in music programs.
9. Ensure that the children and youth choirs and instrumental groups participate on a regular basis in worship and special services.
10. Seek opportunities for church music groups to perform in the community.
11. Provide guidance to the church organist and pianist. Present music for rehearsal to the organist and pianist in enough time to allow for sufficient preparation.
12. Work closely with the audio and video personnel to ensure all services are presented in the best possible manner.
13. Serve as a resource for church members on music for weddings, funerals, memorial services and special recognitions.
14. Participate in additional general ministerial duties as required, including but not limited to, presenting worship messages, congregational care and hospital visits and any other duties as assigned by the senior pastor.
15. Maintain weekly office hours compatible with church needs.

C. Administer the Music Ministry program

1. Prepare and recommend an annual music ministry budget to the Finance Committee.
2. Select and purchase all needed music, equipment and supplies, according to the music budget and church policies.
3. Supervise the use and maintenance of music, equipment and supplies, such as the music library, musical instruments, choir robes and hymnals.
4. Coordinate all music activities, projects, and programs with other church organizations with emphasis on placing music ministry activities on church calendar.

D. Minister of Education Duties

1. Work with the Pastor and other staff including but not limited to the Sunday School
2. Director and Church Training Director, to develop religious education programs in the church.
3. Develop an appreciation of educational work in the church and inspire workers to grow in stewardship.
4. Recommend prospective workers and secure suitable space and equipment as needed.
5. Supervise educational activities and leaders of those activities.
6. Keep abreast of trends in religious education, utilize organizations in evangelism, and lead groups to be church centered.
7. Develop a continuous visitation program across all age groups

Please submit a resume and a statement of faith by email to [email protected]. 

Applications will be received until the position is filled