Non - denominational

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 1,750

Meet Mountaintop Church

Mountaintop Church is a vibrant, non-denominational community located in the beautiful foothills of Birmingham, Alabama. Founded with a heart for the unchurched, the church provides a relaxed, "come as you are” environment for everyone from young families and college students to skeptics and empty nesters. Driven by the unifying message that "God is FOR you, we are FOR you, and let’s be FOR Birmingham," Mountaintop creates an authentic space where diverse people from all walks of life can truly find a place to belong.

At the core of their ministry is a deep love for Jesus and a guiding belief that there should be "Nothing louder than the Gospel". They hold a high view of Scripture, aiming to lead their congregation with a balance of both grace and truth. Weekend services are intentionally outward-facing and accessible, featuring high-quality, modern worship music led by a talented contemporary band, ensuring an engaging environment where anyone can feel comfortable and connect with God.

Mountaintop’s heart is most clearly seen in its dedication to authentic relationships and its mission to invite and equip people to follow Jesus. They are passionate about nurturing disciples across all ages, offering exceptional Sunday morning environments for kids, dedicated student ministries, and engaging adult small groups. Ultimately, Mountaintop is a healthy, loving family that actively champions community, leadership development, and creating a supportive home for everyone.

About the Worship Pastor

The Worship Pastor at Mountaintop Church is deeply valued not just as a talented musician, but as a passionate spiritual shepherd and developer of people. Working hand-in-hand with the Creative & Digital Pastor and the Sunday programming team, this leader brings heart and vision to the weekend, crafting engaging, Christ-centered worship experiences. Because Mountaintop's worship ministry is beautifully driven by dedicated volunteers, a core part of this role is highly relational—consistently caring for, equipping, and empowering team members to discover and develop their own unique gifts. While they serve as the primary voice and face of weekend worship, they intentionally share the stage to build up other leaders and foster a culture of shared leadership. Ultimately, the Worship Pastor uses music, art, and creativity to draw people into God's presence, ensuring that everyone who walks through the doors feels truly seen, welcomed, and invited to follow Jesus.

The Worship Pastor's responsibilities include:

Sunday Morning Worship Services

• Serve as a key member of the Sunday programming team, contributing to the creative and spiritual planning of weekly services
• Provide both visible (on-stage) and behind-the-scenes leadership to ensure high-quality and meaningful worship experiences
• Prepare and distribute weekly resources for the worship team, including the use of digital tools such as Playback, Ableton, and vocal part tracks
• Offer consistent volunteer care and support
• Coordinate and assist with weekly stage design, setup, and teardown as needed

College/Young Adults Worship

• Ensure that our college and young adults ministry is receiving the support they need to run a monthly worship night and other worship experiences as needed.
• Provide support to the Associate Worship Pastor as they work closely with any interns or other staff and/or volunteers.

Student Worship (Middle & High School)

• Ensure that our student ministries are receiving the support they need to run both middle school and high school worship services.
• Provide support to the Associate Worship Pastor as they work closely with any interns or other staff and/or volunteers.
• Be willing to temporarily step in for any unavoidable and last minute needs this ministry might have for worship.

Special Events & Tech/Worship Support

• Adapt to various roles as needed, including audio/visual support, stage management, or musical leadership, to ensure the success of these events.
• Offer technical or worship support for occasional church-wide or ministry-specific special events.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Worship Pastor:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in a church setting 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Vocal and Instrumental Proficiency: Strong performance abilities in vocals and an instrument, preferably guitar or keyboard.
• Worship Software Expertise: Proficiency with digital tools and software used for modern worship, including Ableton, Playback, DAWs (like Logic or Protools), Planning Center, and ProPresenter.
• Service Programming: The ability to plan and execute tightly timed weekend services with clearly defined transitions without making it feel rigid or losing flow. 
• Volunteer Recruitment: Skills in actively recruiting and building a large, volunteer-driven worship team.
• Team Development: The capability to spiritually lead, train, and equip volunteer musicians and vocalists to improve their worship talents.
• Staff Management: The ability to oversee, support, and direct the staff members reporting to this position and help them succeed in their area of ministry.
• Musical Collaboration: The capacity to intentionally share the stage, blending with and handing off leadership to empower other vocalists and musicians.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: The ability to work seamlessly alongside the broader programming team and collaborate well within that space.
• Song Selection: Knowledge of how to curate worship sets that are theologically sound, emotionally resonant for the congregation, and accessible to people new to church.
• Logistics and Stage Management: The ability to coordinate and assist with hands-on technical needs, including weekly stage design, setup, and teardown.
• Event Production Support: The capacity to provide audio/visual support, stage management, or musical leadership for special church-wide events.
• Systems Development: Strong problem-solving abilities to create, refine, and improve the operational systems and processes within the worship ministry. 
• Communication & Organization: Strong general organizational and communication skills needed to manage schedules, distribute vocal/band resources, and lead rehearsals.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Mission-Driven: They need to fully own, align with, and be genuinely excited about the church's vision and mission.
• Humble and Ego-Free: They should be comfortable and confident in their abilities, but lead with deep humility and lack an ego.
• Collaborative Team Player: They must work well with staff and volunteers, avoiding a lone ranger mentality or bringing their own personal agenda.
• Empowering: They should naturally blend in and be willing to share leadership, regularly handing off the spotlight to elevate others.
• Receptive to Feedback: They need to be self-aware and highly capable of both giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Authentic: They should be genuine and heart-driven, avoiding a performative or star culture mentality.
• Passionate and Energetic: They need to bring a palpable, contagious energy and passion to their leadership that volunteers and the congregation can catch.
• Creative and Innovative: They should be excited to try new things, push the envelope, and think outside the box to make worship accessible to unchurched people.
• Flexible and Adaptable: They must be adaptable to various needs, able to jump into different roles, and comfortable navigating changes.
• Courageous Communicator: They should be willing to have difficult conversations and tackle issues head-on to help maintain the healthy culture at Mountaintop.
• Consistent: They should provide steady, stabilizing, and reliable leadership for their team.
• Spiritually Mature: They must possess a growing, personal relationship with Jesus and be deeply in tune with the Holy Spirit.
• Fun: They should bring a sense of joy and be enjoyable to work with.

What it's like to live in Birmingham, AL

Living in Birmingham feels like finding a perfect balance between big-city energy and a humble, small-town soul. Known as the "Magic City," it uniquely fuses vibrant downtown life—complete with Broadway musicals, a world-class medical system at UAB, and the largest Rotary Club in the world—with the cozy, connected feel of surrounding communities like Vestavia Hills and Hoover. Whether you’re immersed in the city's famous foodie scene, which boasts several James Beard awards, or cheering on Alabama or Auburn in this quintessential college sports town, the area offers a high quality of life that is as sophisticated as it is welcoming.

For families, the region is an absolute standout, anchored by school systems that consistently rank among the top in the state. The church's home in Vestavia Hills offers a top-tier education and a growing community of young families, while nearby Hoover provides a wonderfully diverse environment with incredible youth sports. It is an affluent yet unpretentious place to plant roots, where home values stay strong and world-class amenities are just around the corner. You get the perks of a global destination all within a "front-porch" atmosphere where neighbors truly know each other.

The natural landscape often surprises newcomers, as the lush foothills of the Appalachian Mountains roll directly through the city. Outdoor enthusiasts can spend their mornings on elite golf courses or hiking the Red Mountains and their afternoons at the IndyCar track or the Talladega Superspeedway. While the local lakes and trails offer immediate beauty, Birmingham’s central location makes it a perfect hub for travel. You are only a few hours from the Smoky Mountains, the Gulf beaches, or the vibrant streets of Nashville, Atlanta, and New Orleans. It’s a soulful, scenic place that offers everything you need without losing its gentle, grounded heart.