Church Organist Position
Manly Memorial Baptist Church
Lexington, Virginia

The Position
Manly Memorial Baptist Church seeks applicants for the position of Church Organist. The church organist plays for the weekly Sunday morning worship service, seasonal services, and presentations, as well as Sanctuary Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Worship services typically feature hymn singing, choral calls to worship and anthems, solos duets or small vocal ensembles, as well as preludes, offertories and postludes on organ or piano.

The Instruments
The organ is a 3-manual, 31-rank Schantz, Op. 1964, installed in 1990. The piano is a DH Baldwin C172 (5’8”) grand. The sanctuary, completed in 1920 and renovated several times since, seats just over 200 people and has excellent acoustics for music.

The Congregation
Manly Memorial Baptist Church is bringing people closer to one another and closer to Jesus, enabling them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our ministry is thriving and growing, and our congregation is diverse in age, vocation, and political conviction. Our worship is described as “blended,” utilizing screen technology and more accessible music forms, but generally leaning toward what is usually called “traditional worship.” Weekly worship attendance averages around 130.

The Town
Lexington is a friendly and vibrant small town located at the southern end of the scenic Shenandoah Valley, with ample offerings to enjoy arts, music, food, and outdoor recreation. Rich in history and featuring two universities, there is something here for everyone! More information about Lexington and surrounding area can be found at: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/

Pay and Vacation
$10,000 per year, 4 Sundays and 4 Wednesdays paid vacation per year.

To apply
The position is available beginning February 26, 2024. Send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Gregory Parker, Worship Leader, at worship@manlybaptist.com .