Worship Pastor

The Worship Pastor is responsible for overseeing the worship and music ministry by developing, conducting, and evaluating Spirit-led music and worship arts.

• Create, cast, and execute a vision for worship ministry based on current trend
• Leading the worship team to effectively engage the congregation in worship
• Consult with the Lead Pastor to plan the worship services in conjunction with his sermons
• Recruit, rehearse, and spiritually nurture praise team members and band members
• Oversee the development and use of “artistic expressions of worship” in all ministry areas, as needed
• Participate in Vacation Bible School, mission trips, church camps, etc., as directed
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in the areas of sound, lighting, and online media for worship and serve as a resource for all other ministry areas
• If additional monetary resources are needed, develop a budget recommendation for the finance committee
• Oversee the music at weddings/funerals held in the church
• Attend staff meetings, retreats, or conferences, as directed by the Lead Pastor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

• Have a commitment to First Marion’s church-wide mission and vision
• Actively attend First Marion with your spouse and children
• Be a growing, fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ through personal Bible study, an active prayer life, personal evangelism, and tithing to the local church

• Born-again Christian with an engaging and gracious personality
• An evident calling to vocational ministry and a sincere passion to minister through the local church to influence the lives of students with the gospel of Jesus Christ
• An academic degree is preferred that compliments one’s field of ministry, as well as five or more years of experience in a church of comparable size to First Marion (The lack of an academic degree can be overcome with proven experience in one’s ministry field.)
• Competent with sound, lighting, and technology as it relates to audio/video presentations
• Quality singing voice
• Proficiency on guitar and/or piano preferred but not required
• Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by well-groomed appearance and conscientious work ethic
• Team player (Must be interested in the overall success and health of the church)
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and people skills (i.e. can recruit and train volunteers)
• Possess strong relational skills to build relationships with church members
• Self-directed and self-motivated worker
• Detail oriented, yet able to work with composure and flexibility
• Strong calendar management skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Basic budgeting skills
• Should be conscious of the need for confidentiality

Marion is part of the Memphis MSA, and is located 10 minutes (11 miles) from Downtown Memphis. Marion is known for its remarkable history, excellent school system, and network of parks and outdoor recreational amenities. It is the county seat of Crittenden County and has become one of the most popular places to live in Eastern Arkansas. The city’s population is 13,752, an increase of over 50% since 2000. Marion residents rank above the tri-state average in terms of household income and educational attainment.