Millington First Baptist Church

Worship Pastor

Millington, Tennessee

Summary

Millington First Baptist Church is seeking a Worship Pastor to lead an intergenerational congregation in God-honoring worship and shepherd a vibrant music ministry. This role directs all aspects of the worship ministry, including a 60-voice choir, 30-piece orchestra, praise teams, and congregational worship, while discipling leaders and fostering a culture of biblical excellence. The Worship Pastor will work closely with the Senior Pastor in planning weekly services, recruiting and equipping volunteers, and providing pastoral care to those within the worship ministry and broader congregation.

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Why I Love This Opportunity

"This is an incredible opportunity to serve alongside an outstanding team of pastoral staff, oversee a mature and devoted worship ministry, and lead a church family that truly loves its worship pastor well. Millington First has experienced 90% growth in the last five years, averaging 75 baptisms and 140 new members annually, and the congregation is deeply committed to both biblical faithfulness and generous community care. This role offers the rare combination of substantial ministry resources, a supportive staff culture, and a congregation that is prayer-bathed, Bible-anchored, and genuinely excited about the future God has for them."

Mike Haight

Associate

A great match for this position would be:

• An ordained (or ordination-track) minister with a bachelor’s degree in music or worship (seminary degree strongly preferred) who demonstrates Christ-like character, spiritual maturity, and lifestyle consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
• A gifted vocalist and conductor with at least 3 years of experience leading congregational worship, choir, and orchestra in a church setting—ideally with 1,000+ in attendance.
• A shepherd-first leader who disciples volunteers well, leads by affirmation rather than criticism, and follows the lead of the Senior Pastor as a true team player.
• A strong administrator and organizer proficient with worship planning tools (Planning Center, ProPresenter, Ableton, Multitracks) who manages staff, budgets, and volunteers with excellence and integrity.
• A humble servant who is passionate about intergenerational, blended worship—someone who draws people to Christ rather than to themselves, demonstrates stage presence without being showy, and chooses songs based on biblical content rather than trends.
• A soul-winner committed to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, devoted to Scripture personally and professionally, and equipped to teach, provide pastoral care, and engage in on-call ministry (hospital visits, funerals, counseling, benevolent needs).

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About This Organization

Millington First Baptist Church relocated to its current 80+ acre property on the north end of Millington in 2004. Senior Pastor Derek Westmoreland is the third Senior Pastor since the 1970s, having served faithfully for five years. The church is now seeking its third Worship Pastor in more than thirty years.

Over the last five years, the church has experienced 90% growth, now averaging 950 in weekend attendance, with approximately 700 people actively engaged in Life Groups. The church celebrates, on average, 75 baptisms and 140 new members per year as lives are transformed by the gospel.

Millington First is a Bible-Anchored, Christ-Centered, Discipleship-Driven, and Unity-Focused family of faith with a total staff of 38, including 9 senior pastoral staff and 2 ministry associates. The congregation is multi-generational with a blend of economic levels and both white-collar and blue-collar workers. The demographic breakdown is 67% college-age and older, with 33% students and younger.

Millington First is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, Tennessee Baptist Convention, and Mid-South Baptist Association, and holds firmly to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission:

The church exists to glorify God by surrendering to Him and to the growth of His kingdom.

Core Values:

• Bible-Anchored: Scripture is the church’s authority and anchor in all it does.
• Christ-Centered: Christ is the center of every event and the reason the church longs to reach the community and world.
• Discipleship-Driven: The church equips the saints for the work of ministry and serves as intentional disciple multipliers.
• Unity-Focused: The church celebrates lives being transformed by the gospel, generously helps one another and the community, and pursues unity across generations.

Staff Culture

• Family-Oriented and Collaborative: The staff has a familial feel where everyone pitches in to help one another. Time off is respected, and goals are achievable.
• Positive and Encouraging: Staff culture is characterized by affirmation, support, and genuine care for one another’s wellbeing and ministry success.
• Relatively Young: Many staff members are in their 20s and 30s, bringing energy and fresh perspective while honoring the church’s rich history.
• High Trust Environment: There is an automatic trust between the congregation and staff, rooted in shared commitment to biblical faithfulness and pastoral integrity.
• Team Players: Staff members follow the lead of the Senior Pastor, work alongside one another, and collaborate with humility rather than operating in silos or competing for attention.

Key Responsibilities

• Worship Leadership: Direct overall worship ministry; assist the Senior Pastor in service planning; lead choirs, ensembles, praise teams, and congregational worship in a God-honoring, intergenerational style.
• Volunteer Development: Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd volunteers and paid staff (5-6 direct reports); foster a culture of discipleship and excellence within the worship ministry.
• Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral care and evangelism through hospital visits, counseling, weddings, funerals, and special events; participate in on-call ministry (approximately one week every two months).
• Administration: Manage the worship ministry budget; oversee the Millington Performing Arts Academy Director and Media Director; maintain music resources, instruments, and equipment.
• Rehearsal Coordination: Oversee and coordinate weekly rehearsals for choir, orchestra, and praise teams alongside the Associate Worship Pastor; manage worship ministry calendars and coordinate with other ministry areas.
• Ministry Development: Develop new ministry opportunities; encourage multi-generational participation; integrate technology and creativity in worship.
• Discipleship: Lead a D-Group to disciple 3 individuals per year; teach and equip worship leaders for current and future church needs; promote gospel-centered music.
• Key Event Leadership: Direct worship for Christmas at First (Light the Night and Christmas Concert), Together Service, Gospel Sing, MPAA Sundays, children’s choir Sundays, WTGMEA Festival Chorus, and community events.

Key Qualifications

• Ordained (or in the process of ordination) minister of the gospel
• Bachelor’s degree from a university (Master’s degree from an SBC seminary strongly preferred)
• Demonstrates Christ-like character, spiritual maturity, and lifestyle consistent with biblical standards (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading congregational worship, choir, and orchestra
• Gifted vocalist with ability to sight-read music and teach proper vocal technique
• Can read a conductor’s score and effectively lead an orchestra
• Strong organizational and administrative ability with proficiency in Planning Center, ProPresenter, Ableton, and Multitracks
• Ability to recruit, equip, and shepherd volunteers with strong interpersonal and pastoral skills
• Alignment with Baptist Faith and Message 2000; commitment to sound theology in song selection
• Experience managing staff and budgets with integrity and biblical stewardship
• Collaborative spirit; works well with pastoral staff, media teams, and ministry leaders
• Passionate about intergenerational, blended worship; comfortable leading both contemporary and traditional elements
• Calm and confident under pressure; teachable; admits failures and turns weaknesses into strengths
• Soul-winner with stage presence who engages the congregation without being showy or flashy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at a church with 1,000+ in attendance
• Large production experience
• Ability to produce own music
• Experience with or interest in overseeing a performing arts academy, viewing it as a strategic ministry opportunity to share the gospel and develop the next generation of worship leaders