Ministry Jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Worship Minister/Leader

Beaver Dam Baptist Church

Knoxville, TN

The Worship Minister/Leader is responsible for leading the church in planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive music ministry in a multi-generational church. Essential Responsibilities: Worship Leader – serve as an example of Godly living through a lifestyle of authentic worship. - Commit to ongoing personal spiritual growth to provide our congregation with genuine, Spirit-led leadership in worship. - Lead the congregation in corporate worship in all worship services and gatherings. - Provide pastoral care for those who serve in the Music Ministry. Coach – identify and equip leaders and volunteers in the Music Ministry. - Rehearse the choir, praise team, and praise instruments on a weekly basis. - Cooperatively lead in the enlistment, training, and advising of singers, accompanists, and other musicians who serve in the church music ministry. - Coach the leaders of volunteer-led music ministries (audio/visual teams, age-graded choirs, praise instrumentalists, ensembles, etc.) Pastor – serve as an integral part of the Ministry Staff Team. - Maintain consistent office hours and participate in all staff meetings. - Seek to disciple individuals within the congregation and be active in evangelism. - Participate in hospital visitation and guest outreach. - Be available for occasional night or weekend music ministry events. - Be available for occasional emergency pastoral care visits. - Supervise and closely collaborate with the Worship Ministry Assistant. - Serve as Staff advisor for church committees or ministries as assigned by the Sr. Pastor. Administrator – faithfully steward the time and resources of the church and its members. - Develop and manage the annual Music Ministry budget as agreed to and approved by the Finance Committee. - Purchase and maintain all musical and audio/visual equipment. - Supervise and collaborate with the Worship Ministry Assistant. - Supervise the additions and maintenance of the Music Ministry library and equipment, including music materials, supplies, and instruments. - Stay informed on current music methods, materials, promotions and administration, implementing them as appropriate. - Arrange and provide music for weddings, funerals, special projects, ministries, and other church events as requested. - Assist Sr. Pastor in planning worship services, aligning music with the message when possible. Producer – oversee elements of production and programming for all corporate worship. - Coordinate the church music ministry with the calendar and emphasis of the church. - Lead the choirs, musicians and audio/visual teams in worship services. - Schedule soloists and special groups along with rehearsal times with accompanists. - Assist in the selection and creative design of slides, graphics, and artwork for music and sermon portions of the worship service. Qualifications – The Worship Minister/Leader - The Worship Minister/Leader will possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. - The Worship Minister/Leader will be spiritually mature and will concur with the church’s statement of faith, as well as its mission, strategy and core values. He will comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws. - Most importantly, the Worship Minister/Leader must meet the qualifications of I Timothy 3:1-7. - He must affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 (https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/). - Must be capable of leading a multi-generational congregation in worship through various styles of music, ranging from classic hymns to current worship music. - A thorough knowledge of music is required, including the ability to read sheet music and chart music. - He must be innovative, enthusiastic, and work well in a team environment. Proficiency in leading with an instrument is a plus. - He must excel at building and leading a choir, praise team, and praise instrumentalists. - He should have 5+ years of experience leading congregational worship and choirs. - He must be capable of giving creative direction to all elements of congregational worship, special services, and musical presentations. - The Worship Minister/Leader will also provide oversight and training for all additional aspects of BDBC Music & Worship Ministries, including audio/visual teams, multimedia productions, and volunteer-led programs (youth choir, children’s choir, senior choir, etc.). - Technical skills to effectively utilize the necessary equipment and software is required. Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in music at either the undergraduate or graduate level is required. A master’s degree and/or seminary training is strongly preferred. To Apply: Fill out this application form (https://forms.gle/bMhA6QhqCYQr2Dj5A) and email your resume to eowens@bdbc.org

fpKIDS Pastor

Faith Promise Church

Knoxville, TN

$50,000

fpKIDS Pastor Full-Time | North Knoxville Campus Faith Promise Church | Knoxville, Tennessee THE OPPORTUNITY Faith Promise Church is seeking a full-time fpKIDS Pastor to lead kids ministry at our North Knoxville Campus. You'll lead all aspects of fpKIDS for children from birth through 5th grade, manage and develop 100+ volunteers, and create an environment where kids and families encounter Jesus and experience spiritual transformation. This is a leadership role perfect for someone ready to scale kids ministry impact in a dynamic, multisite church. ABOUT FAITH PROMISE We exist to win the world by equipping Christ-followers to win their world, starting with 1% of Tennessee. We're a multisite church committed to helping people encounter Jesus, become fully devoted followers of Christ, and lead others to do the same. Our culture is fast-moving, vision-focused, and centered on our core values: Love God, Love People, Discover Purpose, Win Our World. If you're passionate about kids' spiritual formation and excited about advancing God's Kingdom through a growing, multisite organization, this is for you. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL •Lead all aspects of fpKIDS (birth–5th grade) at the North Knoxville Campus: preschool, early childhood, elementary, small groups, welcome teams, and safety protocols. •Recruit, train, and develop 100+ volunteers to deliver excellent, spiritually transformative experiences in large group, small group, and event settings. •Create a loving, safe environment where kids (6 weeks–5th grade) and parents experience spiritual growth and feel genuinely known by leaders. •Design and execute milestone events (KidSteps, Child Dedications, Pop-Up Weekends) and outreach events that connect families to the Faith Promise community. •Develop team leaders and create layers of volunteer leadership (coaches, small group leaders) to multiply ministry impact. •Own strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, and operational excellence to run a high-capacity, scalable kids ministry. •Contribute to church-wide initiatives and special events that advance our vision to win the world by equipping Christ-followers. WHO YOU ARE You're a strategic leader passionate about kids' spiritual formation and volunteer team development. You thrive in multisite, fast-paced environments. You communicate clearly, inspire excellence, and balance execution with vision. You're organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented. You believe deeply that kids' ministry is not babysitting—it's discipleship and spiritual formation. Most importantly: You're a fully devoted Christ-follower aligned with our values and vision to win the world by equipping others to win their world. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS •3+ years of experience in kids ministry leadership, volunteer management, or equivalent •Proven ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams (50+ people preferred) •Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills •Excellent relational skills and ability to connect with diverse people •Collaborative, adaptable mindset; thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments •Personal faith commitment to Jesus Christ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS •Experience in a multisite church or organization •Background in kids ministry •Experience with volunteer management systems POSITION DETAILS •Full-time, non-exempt •Approximately 40 hours per week (includes Sunday services and occasional evening events) •Reports to: Campus Pastor •Location: North Knoxville Campus, Knoxville, Tennessee COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation is determined based on education and experience Comprehensive benefits include: •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance •Health Savings Account •403(b) Retirement Plan •Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage •Paid Vacation and PTO