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First Baptist Church Matthews

Worship Pastor

Matthews,

North Carolina

First Baptist Matthews is looking for a Worship Pastor to lead and shape the next season of a growing, multi-generational church in the heart of downtown Matthews. This is not a role for someone content to maintain what already exists. The vision is worship that brings every generation together and encourages the whole congregation to sing, respond, and engage in worship. The church is in a real season of momentum: a new Senior Pastor just under a year in, 48 new members since January, 18 baptisms this year against four last year, and roughly 700 gathered on Easter Sunday. The next Worship Pastor steps into that momentum and helps set the tone for what comes next, leading a choir, worship team, instrumentalists, and production volunteers toward Sundays where the whole room is singing.

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Why We Love This Opportunity

What I love about this one is how much clarity is already here. The Senior Pastor knows exactly where he is leading this church, the staff team is energized and pulling in the same direction, and the congregation is right there with them. You can see it in the numbers, and you can feel it when you sit with the people. This is a healthy church with fresh wind in its sails, and the next Worship Pastor gets to walk into that momentum rather than manufacture it.

A great match for this position would be:

A pastor who leads worship, not a musician who happens to work at a church: You know people’s names, you show up midweek, and you care more about someone knowing the Lord than singing the part correctly.
A builder and an equipper: The idea of recruiting, developing, and raising up musicians and vocalists isn’t just something you can do, it energizes you.
Someone who leads change relationally rather than positionally:You love this church enough not to leave it comfortable, and you bring people along into a new season instead of forcing it or avoiding it.
A confident worship leader who can carry a room without making the room watch you: Strong voice, comfortable leading from an instrument (guitar preferred), and never the distraction on the platform.
Credible in both worlds: You have led modern worship well, and you can also stand in front of a choir of 30 to 40 people, work parts, and earn their respect musically.
Comfortable with people of every age: You can sit with an eighty year old on Sunday morning and carry influence with a room of thirty year olds on Wednesday night.

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About This Organization

First Baptist Matthews turns 150 next year, and God has faithfully used this church to proclaim the Gospel and serve Matthews throughout that history. Located directly across from Stumptown Park in historic downtown, the church has long been a visible, trusted presence in town. Today around 450 to 500 gather each weekend and the number keeps climbing. A new Senior Pastor is just under a year into his role, and the fruit is showing: 48 new members since January, 18 baptisms this year against four the year before, roughly 700 on Easter Sunday, and a community Easter egg hunt that drew more than 1,500 people. The Weekday Preschool has introduced generations of families to the church and is still how many people first know it, and the church shares a property line and a real partnership with Matthews Elementary next door. This fall the church begins the move to an elder-led governance model and rolls out a refreshed mission statement and set of values. This is a church with deep roots, real momentum, and a clear sense of where God is leading. The next Worship Pastor won’t simply inherit a ministry. They’ll have the opportunity to shape its future and help lead the church into its next season.

Location

“Living in Matthews puts you at the center of the best North Carolina has to offer. Matthews itself has a revitalized downtown Americana feel while being a suburb of the biggest city in NC. Whether your family is interested in sports, the arts, pop culture, amusement parks, or the great outdoors, you’ll find it within an easy drive of Matthews. There are also more restaurants than you could try in a lifetime, but you’ll soon find your favorites. If you have children, there are some incredible Christian schools in the area, and the Matthews public schools consistently rate very high as well. When it comes time to vacation, you are as close as 2 hours to the mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Best of all, God’s brought together an amazing group of people at First Baptist Matthews at the corner of Trade St. and Sadie Dr.”

Josh Scruggs – Discipleship and Missions Pastor

Position Profile

Mission, Vision, and Values

Staff Culture

Key Responsibilities

Lead Worship Ministry

Model an authentic lifestyle of Christ-centered worship both on and off the platform.
Lead and oversee all areas of worship ministry in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of First Baptist Matthews.
Lead worship gatherings that encourage congregational participation and engagement.
Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and ministry staff on sermon series, service planning, creative elements, and the overall direction of worship gatherings.
Provide vision and direction for worship ministry philosophy, culture, and strategy.

Build and Develop Teams

Build, recruit, develop, and equip worship teams including vocalists, musicians, choir members, and leaders.
Provide spiritual care, encouragement, and discipleship to worship ministry volunteers and leaders.
Create healthy volunteer pipelines and leadership development systems that support long-term ministry growth.
Identify, develop, and mentor emerging worship leaders and volunteers.
Supervise and support a part-time Tech Director and a Ministry Assistant, both of whom report to this role.

Cultivate Worship Culture

Lead worship ministry in a way that values both excellence and authenticity without becoming performance-driven.
Strengthen and cultivate a multi-generational worship culture that honors church heritage while thoughtfully engaging future generations.
Integrate choir and worship team in ways that strengthen congregational worship and participation.
Build worship gatherings that tell one unified story, where songs, Scripture reading, prayer, transitions, and preaching reinforce the same central truth.

Provide Ministry Leadership

Provide leadership and oversight for production systems and volunteer teams supporting worship gatherings.
Develop systems and ministry rhythms that create organizational clarity and ministry health.
Provide strategic leadership for the ongoing growth and development of the worship ministry.
Provide leadership and oversight for designated areas of church communications as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Key Qualifications

Worship Philosophy

What Success Looks Like

Salary Range

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