Worship Pastor

Baptist - SBC

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 940

Meet Grapevines First

Grapevines First exists to be a church for every generation meeting people right where they are with biblical truth so that all may come to know and follow Jesus. With over 150 years of rich history and a landmark campus just steps from historic Main Street the church continues to serve as an enduring beacon of faith and connection in the community.

During this season weare seeking a Worship Pastor who is first and foremost a disciple of Jesus a shepherd of people and a leader who understands that worship ministry is about forming disciplesnot simply producing services. This individual will provide spiritual leadership to the worship and production ministries while helping create worship gatherings that are biblically faithful Christ-centered and excellent.

About the Worship Pastor

The Worship Pastor provides vision leadership and oversight for all worship and production ministries of Grapevines First. Working alongside the Senior Pastor and ministry staff this individual will cultivate meaningful corporate worship develop volunteer leaders oversee production ministries and help advance the mission of the church through worship.

This role requires both pastoral leadership and organizational excellence. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable shepherding people developing leaders planning worship services and overseeing the technical execution that supports each gathering.

The Worship Pastors responsibilities include:

Lead Worship

• Provide leadership for all weekend worship services and major church gatherings.
• Plan worship services in partnership with the Senior Pastor and teaching team.
• Select biblically faithful music and creative elements that support the preaching of Gods Word.
• Lead worship vocally and/or instrumentally.

Lead the Worship & Production Ministry

• Oversee audio video lighting presentation and livestream ministries.
• Ensure worship services are well planned and executed with excellence.
• Maintain and improve worship technology and production systems.
• Coordinate rehearsals schedules and ministry communication.

Provide Ministry Leadership

• Lead and develop worship and production leaders.
• Collaborate closely with church staff to accomplish the overall mission of the church.
• Manage ministry budgets and resources responsibly.
• Help lead Easter Christmas Nights of Worship and other church-wide events.
• Continually evaluate and strengthen ministry effectiveness.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

Spiritual Qualifications

• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A clear calling to pastoral ministry.
• A life that models biblical character and spiritual maturity.
• Agreement with the doctrine mission and values of Grapevines First Baptist Church.

Professional Qualifications

• Three or more years of worship leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Experience leading worship and production ministries.
• Strong vocal leadership with proficiency on guitar or keyboard preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Exceptional communication and relational skills.
• Ability to recruit equip and lead volunteers.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Experience developing ministry leaders.
• Proficiency with Planning Center ProPresenter Ableton Live and related technologies.

What its like to live in Grapevine TX

Living in Grapevine Texas offers a distinct mix of historic charm lakefront outdoor recreation and unbeatable central convenience right in the heart of the DallasFort Worth metroplex. Unlike many cookie-cutter DFW suburbs Grapevine boasts a rich local identity centered around its walkable Main Streetlined with 19th-century brick storefronts boutique shops and local eateriesalongside direct access to boating hiking and biking at Lake Grapevine. Famously designated as the Christmas Capital of Texas the city transforms each year with over 1400 festive events across a 40-day holiday season adding to a year-round lineup of community traditions like GrapeFest. Its prime location immediately adjacent to DFW International Airport along with direct TEXRail train access to Downtown Fort Worth makes commuting and travel remarkably easy while top-tier public schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD attract families seeking a safe established community.