Worship PastorFull-Time

First Baptist Church of Laurel, Mississippi, is seeking a Worship Pastor to lead and develop a vibrant worship ministry who has a passion for shepherding people and cultivating Christ-centered worship.
We are a multigenerational Southern Baptist congregation founded in 1884 committed to Biblical teaching, authentic worship, intentional discipleship, and faithful outreach.
We’re looking for someone who wants to lead worship and shepherd our church family with a blended worship style of contemporary songs and older hymns.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, lead, and shepherd weekly worship services at the church.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to ensure worship elements support the message and overall service vision.
• Provide spiritual leadership to the worship team through prayer, discipleship, and relational care.
• Model biblical character and shepherd volunteers with compassion and integrity.
• Participate in regular pastoral rhythms
• Recruit, equip, and empower volunteers for worship ministry roles.
• Foster a healthy, unified culture among the worship ministry.

Qualifications:
• Meet the biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9, demonstrating integrity, self-control, humility, and a life above reproach.
• Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrated musical proficiency (vocals and/or instruments).

*Please send 1–2 worship leading video links with resume