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The Church:
Relying upon the Holy Spirit, Goshen Baptist Church exists to introduce people to Christ, help them mature in their relationship with God, and enable them to effectively impact the lives of others for the Savior both here in West Chester and throughout the world.
Goshen Baptist Church is a diverse collection of people people who have grown up in different decades, in various religious traditions, and with a wide array of life experiences. But we have been bound together out of our common experience of the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. Unity of the body is enriched as we stand together at the foot of the cross. We are a gospel-centered family of believers seeking to grow in our worship of the One who saved us, in our ability to love each other in grace and truth, and in our effectiveness in sharing that love with those God brings into our lives.
Philosophy of Worship
Statement of Faith
Mission and Vision
Constitution and By-Laws
Church Covenant
The Role:
The worship Pastor/Director is a member of the professional staff of the church. The role is responsible to plan, organize, lead and oversee ministries in the areas of worship and music. The worship responsibilities are part-time, up to 20 hours per week. Goshen will also consider full-time candidates with additional ministry responsibilities dependent upon the interests and gifting of the candidate and the needs of the church. Accountability to the church is through the Elders and is implemented under the direction of the Senior Pastor.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, coordinate and implement the worship and music elements of regular and other occasional worship services.
While serving as the primary leader in Goshen worship services, a key objective is also to develop and equip lay leaders, and to build up and expand worship and music teams and tech teams.
Additional responsibilities will be considered if a candidate is interested in full-time employment.
Spiritual Prerequisites:
The candidate should actively renew his soul by spending time in Scripture, personal worship and prayer, and relational accountability.
The candidate must have deeply rooted doctrinal beliefs and ministry values that are consistent with those of the church as stated in the Church's Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Worship and Music.
Qualifications and Skills:
Has experience in and senses a clear calling from God into ministry and to Goshen.
Strong musical skills (vocal and primary instrument)
Relevant music and leadership experience
Team oriented
Has demonstrated strong organizational, team building, interpersonal, and professional skills
The Community
West Chester voted one of the top 50 places to live in America.
Ranked among best places to live in Pennsylvania.
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