Pastor of Worship

Pastor of Worship
Russell Baptist Church – Green Cove Springs, Florida
Full-Time

Church Overview & Mission
Russell Baptist Church is a growing, multi-generational Southern Baptist church located in one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. We exist to glorify God by proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and faithfully teaching God’s Word.

We are committed to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture—while ministry methods may adapt, our doctrinal convictions do not change. We value expository preaching, meaningful relationships, and intentional discipleship. Our desire is to cultivate Christ-centered, congregational worship that is joyful, reverent, and biblically faithful.

Position Overview
Russell Baptist Church is seeking a Pastor of Worship who senses a clear calling to pastoral ministry through worship leadership. This individual will lead weekly corporate worship, oversee media and production ministries, and disciple volunteers within the life of the local church.

Our worship seeks to blend the richness of historic Christian tradition with thoughtful modern expression, always prioritizing congregational participation, theological depth, and biblical fidelity.

This is not merely a music role—it is a pastoral position within a church deeply committed to expository preaching, doctrinal clarity, and intentional discipleship.

Primary Responsibilities
Plan and lead weekly corporate worship in collaboration with the Lead Pastor
Ensure worship gatherings are Christ-centered, biblically faithful, and congregationally engaging
Recruit, train, and disciple worship and production volunteers
Oversee media, livestream, and technical ministries
Develop a leadership pipeline for musicians and technical team members
Support student worship development in partnership with the Youth Pastor
Serve as a member of the pastoral team

Required Qualifications
Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of a calling to pastoral ministry
Affirmation of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Commitment to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture
Strong leadership and communication skills
Theological maturity and pastoral character

Preferred Qualifications
Ministry leadership experience in worship or pastoral roles
Theological education or formal ministry training
Experience recruiting and leading volunteer teams
Familiarity with worship planning and production systems

Church Culture & What Makes Us Unique
Russell Baptist Church is a close-knit, welcoming church family with deep roots and a strong sense of community. We value faithful preaching, meaningful relationships, and intentional discipleship. Our worship blends the richness of historic Christian tradition with thoughtful modern expression, always aiming for congregational participation rather than performance.

We are passionate about reaching families in our growing community and building ministries that are biblically grounded, pastorally shaped, and spiritually healthy.

Compensation
Total compensation package ranges from $55,000–$78,000, including salary and benefits, depending on qualifications and need for insurance.

Application Process
The full job description and candidate questionnaire are available at:

To apply, please submit:

Resume
Completed candidate questionnaire
Links to recent worship-leading video samples
Send all materials to:

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]