The Accompanist is directly involved with rehearsals and worship leadership by using their gifts to glorify God through the Music Ministry of FBC, working alongside the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship and additional worship leaders. This is a part-time position (approx. 10 hrs./week) that reports to the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship.Qualifications and/or Skills Needed
Sufficient experience as a keyboardist/pianist, and accompanist
Dedication to faith formation through music and worship
Team-oriented approach to rehearsals and services
Competency and knowledge of piano function and maintenance
Awareness of congregational singing and hymnody
Quality piano repertoire in conjunction with the worship style of FBC
Interpersonal skills that create space for flexibility and collaboration
Key Responsibilities
Accompany Wednesday evening rehearsals with Children’s Choirs and Sanctuary Choir, and other possible ensembles (youth choir, children’s handbells, etc.)
Weekly Sunday morning worship leadership with appropriate music in congruence with the identity and worship style of FBC
Accompany special music experiences such as soloists, ensembles, etc.
Provide weekly service music details in a timely manner
Prepare music for special seasonal services such as Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, etc.
Other Assigned Tasks
Organizational upkeep of choral and instrumental music library
Necessary music preparation for ensembles and guest musicians
Assist with coordinating keyboard tuning and maintenance needs along with Associate Pastor of Music and Worship
First right of refusal to play for additional special services such as weddings, funerals, etc. (additional compensation is available for these opportunities)
Dr. David Hughes is in his tenth year of ministry to Christ and The Church. David’s formation is in thanks to many fine schools, employers, churches, and his family. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Furman University (2005), a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary (2018) and is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry at McAfee School of Theology in Church Leadership and Administration with plans to complete the degree in 2023. Before accepting the call to ministry in 2011, David worked for six years for non-profits in Greenville, South Carolina and Patagonia, Chile. Previously, he served as the minister to students at First Baptist Church of Augusta (2018 – 2021) and Easley First Baptist Church (2011 – 2018). Recently, David accepted the call to be the next senior pastor of First Baptist Church Carrollton of Carrollton, Georgia where he will begin in January 2022.
Married to the love of his life in 2006, David’s amazing wife of fifteen years is Rebecca who is a constant source of love, encouragement, and partnership in the ministry. The two of them welcomed their daughter Maggie in 2012 and now watch with amazement as their precious nine-year-old continues to grow and develop. David believes firmly that The Church is a place of invitation for all where lives can be transformed by The Gospel of Jesus Christ. His passion is to create vision and lead God’s people to express the love of Christ in the world.
