Jobs @ LEBC

Job Title: Minister of Music / Worship Leader
Reports To: Teaching Pastor
Position Status: Part-Time (8–12 hours / week)
Compensation: $16,000 – $19,000 (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications)

Job Description:
Logan Elm Baptist Church (LEBC), located in Circleville, Ohio, is seeking a part-time minister of music/worship leader. LEBC is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and runs between 120 to 150 on Sunday mornings. We affirm the regulative principle of worship and currently sing both traditional and contemporary hymns (e.g., Getty Music, Sovereign Grace Music) accompanied by piano and percussion instruments.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the teaching pastor to plan weekly, seasonal, and special worship services
  • Lead congregational singing during Sunday morning and evening services
  • Rehearse and lead the church musicians to play with undistracting excellence
  • Rehearse and direct the choir (~16 people) to sing during the Sunday morning service
  • Lead and oversee the audio/visual/lighting technician and sound booth volunteers
  • Ensure compliance with all legal requirements related to the performance of copyright-protected music and CCLI licensing
  • Schedule instrument cleaning, maintenance, repair, and tuning as needed
  • Manage and recommend the annual worship ministry budget

Qualifications:

  • Must have a genuine personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Must be a man who meets the character qualifications outlined for deacons (1 Timothy 3:8–13)
  • Must be able to affirm The Baptist Faith & Message 2000
  • Must have vocal experience and/or training to lead congregational singing
  • Ability to read music and understand music theory preferred
  • Technical knowledge and aptitude for AVL equipment preferred
  • Excellent communication and people skills needed
  • Administrative and organizational skills needed

Other Requirements:

  • Criminal background check to be completed before starting
  • Successful reference checks

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and an explanation of your philosophy of worship to Bill Gibson, Church Administrator, at william.gibson@lebc.org.