Assistant Pastor - Music & Worship Ministry

We are seeking a spiritually mature, dedicated and suitably qualified ordained minister to serve as Assistant Pastor in Charge of Music and Worship Ministry, providing pastoral leadership, spiritual oversight and ministerial direction., The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Pastor with particular responsibility for the overall leadership, administration and spiritual development of the Music and Worship Ministry.

The role extends beyond musical coordination. The post holder will carry delegated pastoral responsibility, participate in the wider pastoral leadership of the Church, provide spiritual guidance to members, preach and teach the Word of God, conduct pastoral activities and support the Lead Pastor in achieving the Church's vision and mission.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a balance of sound biblical knowledge, pastoral maturity, ministerial integrity, worship leadership and administrative competence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Pastoral and Ministerial Responsibilities

1. Assist the Lead Pastor in providing spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight of the congregation.

2. Exercise delegated pastoral responsibility for members, families and ministry groups.

3. Preach, teach and minister the Word of God during Sunday services, Bible studies, revival meetings and other church programmes.

4. Lead prayer meetings, intercessory sessions and spiritual development programmes.

5. Provide pastoral counselling, encouragement, visitation and spiritual support to church members.

6. Participate in baptismal services, Holy Communion, dedication services, weddings, funerals and other ministerial assignments as authorised.

7. Support evangelism, discipleship, follow-up and new converts' development.

8. Promote unity, spiritual discipline, holiness and Christian maturity within the congregation.

9. Assist in resolving pastoral concerns and maintaining peace and harmony within the Church.

10. Represent the Lead Pastor and the Church when delegated.

B. Music and Worship Ministry Leadership

1. Provide overall spiritual and administrative leadership of the Music and Worship Ministry.

2. Develop and implement a biblical vision for worship in line with the Church's doctrine and Pentecostal heritage.

3. Provide pastoral supervision of the choir, praise and worship team, instrumentalists, worship leaders and other music personnel.

4. Coordinate worship programmes, rehearsals and musical activities.

5. Ensure that all worship sessions are spiritually uplifting, orderly and consistent with biblical principles.

6. Identify, develop and mentor gifted individuals for worship and music ministry.

7. Organise regular training, workshops, retreats and spiritual development programmes for worship personnel.

8. Oversee the selection of worship songs, hymns and special musical presentations.

9. Encourage excellence, discipline, punctuality, commitment and teamwork among members of the Music Ministry.

10. Identify and address spiritual, interpersonal and administrative challenges within the department.

C. Congregational Worship and Service Coordination

1. Coordinate the worship aspect of Sunday services and special church programmes.

2. Work closely with the Lead Pastor and other ministers in planning service programmes.

3. Ensure effective coordination between the worship team, media team, ushers and other departments.

4. Supervise worship schedules and departmental rotas.

5. Encourage active congregational participation in praise and worship.

6. Ensure that worship activities support the overall spiritual objectives of the Church.

D. Leadership, Administration and Accountability

1. Attend pastoral and leadership meetings.

2. Prepare and submit regular reports on the Music and Worship Ministry.

3. Develop annual departmental plans, budgets and ministry objectives.

4. Maintain proper records of choir members, worship personnel, attendance and activities.

5. Ensure responsible use and maintenance of musical instruments and departmental equipment.

6. Work collaboratively with other departmental heads and ministry leaders.

7. Undertake additional pastoral responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.