Description
ORGANIST
Central Baptist Church | Newnan, Georgia
Full or Part-Time Position
Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Education and Experience
Central Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia, seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and creative Organist to join our vibrant worship and music ministry.
We believe music is an essential part of Christian worship—an opportunity to glorify God, proclaim the Gospel, and strengthen the faith of our congregation. We seek a musician who shares this vision and brings both artistic excellence and a spirit of service to the role.
Working closely with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, the Organist will be a valued musical colleague, helping shape meaningful worship experiences through inspiring organ literature, sensitive congregational accompaniment, and collaborative music-making.
Our Instrument
Central Baptist Church proudly maintains a 2020 Schantz pipe organ, featuring three manuals, 28 stops, 33 ranks, and 1,979 pipes. This exceptional instrument provides a wonderful opportunity for expressive worship leadership, congregational accompaniment, and the performance of sacred organ literature.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide organ music and hymn accompaniment for two Sunday morning worship services (8:45 and 10:55 a.m.).
• Select and prepare preludes, offertories, postludes, and other service music in collaboration with the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship.
• Accompany the Chancel Choir in rehearsals and performances as needed.
• Collaborate with vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles in special musical offerings.
• Provide musical leadership for seasonal services, including Advent, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and Easter.
• Contribute creatively to the artistic and spiritual development of Central's worship and music ministry.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Excellent organ performance, hymn-playing, and accompanying skills, including proficiency at the piano.
• Strong sight-reading abilities and knowledge of sacred organ literature and hymnody.
• Excellent communication, preparation, and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to musical excellence and the Christian mission of the church.
• Formal training in organ performance, church music, or a related field is preferred.
Opportunities and Benefits
Central Baptist Church offers a supportive musical environment, opportunities for artistic collaboration (e.g., organ recitals and participation in the Vestibule Series), professional development, additional compensation for weddings and funerals, and the opportunity to maintain a private teaching studio using church facilities, subject to church policies.
We seek an accomplished performer who will also be musical partner who will inspire congregational singing, enrich our worship, and help our church experience the beauty and power of sacred music.
Preferred start date is January 4, 2027. Negotiable.
To Apply:
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and links to recent (within the last 3 years) performance recordings to:
Dr. Ronnie Oliver, Jr., Associate Pastor of Music & Worship
Email: roliver@centralbaptistnewnan.org
