Children's Ministry Jobs

Children’s Ministry Director

Children’s Ministry Director

Arlington, VA

$24,000

Children’s Ministry Director (Part-Time) – Capital Life Church Capital Life Church is seeking a passionate and nurturing Part-Time Children’s Ministry Director who has a calling to disciple children and partner with families in helping the next generation know and love Jesus. The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature, creative, relational leader with experience serving in children’s ministry and a heart for creating a safe, engaging, and Spirit-filled environment where children can grow in their faith. This role will provide leadership and vision for our children’s ministry, including volunteer development, curriculum oversight, Sunday ministry experiences, special events, and family engagement. We are looking for someone who loves children, loves people, and desires to see young lives transformed through the power of God’s Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Capital Life Church is a non-denominational, Spirit-filled church located in the DC metro area with a passion for reaching families and raising up the next generation.

Children's Pastor

Parkview Community Church

Glen Ellyn, IL

$50,000 - $70,000

General Description The Children’s Director oversees all aspects of weekly children’s programming (birth-5th grade) and special events. This role seeks to create a culture where kids love church, leaders love serving, and families feel supported. Essential Job Functions - Lead a Thriving Sunday Children’s Ministry - Ensure Sunday morning children’s environments are prepared, engaging, and spiritually impactful for Parkview children - Oversee Sunday elementary programming, ensuring volunteers are trained, scheduled, and equipped to run excellent ministry environments - Foster a culture of high standards of safety and cleanliness among children’s programming. - Guide the selection and implementation of children’s curriculum that supports children's spiritual development - Manage the early childhood coordinator to ensure quality children’s programming across the ministry - Evaluate and continually improve ministry environments, systems, and physical spaces to ensure they are effective, engaging, and scalable Build and Develop Strong Volunteer Teams - Create clear pathways and effective systems for recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers - Create effective structures to develop and coach volunteer leaders - Care for volunteers and foster a culture of celebration Strengthen Families and Church-Wide Ministry - Develop programming and special events beyond Sunday to build community and foster spiritual development among our kids. - Plan and execute events that support the entire family system - Provide occasional teaching and leadership support to Parkview Kids Camp - Support the broader mission and ministry of Parkview Church as needed Position Requirements - Care: Experience supporting and caring for young children, parents, and volunteers - Building Effective Teams: Able to train staff well, creates strong morale, defines success for the whole, fosters open dialogue, creates a feeling of belonging - Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate and build relationships with children, staff, and parents, and resolve conflicts that arise - Physical requirements: Ability to lift a child or infant (up to 25 lbs.) repeatedly and stand for extended periods of time - Child Development Knowledge: Understand the developmental needs of young children - Organized: Ability to keep track of sensitive information and paperwork regarding registrants and volunteers - Background Check: Pass all Parkview criminal background and reference checks Experience - Work with children - Managing people - Customer service Education - Degree in ministry or related field preferred - Degree or specialization in neurodivergent children is a plus! Position Structure Reports to: Family Pastor Category: Full-time

Children's Ministry Director

Mission Hill Church

Traverse City, MI

Mission Hill Church is a thriving non-denominational church in beautiful Traverse City Michigan's Peninsula neighborhood. We are seeking a Children's Ministry Director for our vibrant and welcoming congregation. Position Summary The Children’s Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the church’s ministry to children from nursery through elementary age. This role creates a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment where children can grow in faith, families feel supported, and volunteers are equipped to serve effectively. Key Responsibilities - Develop and lead age-appropriate ministry programs, lessons, and special events for children. - Grow all children’s programs through community involvement and development and implementation of annual personal and ministry plans. - Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers serving in children’s ministry. - Ensure all classrooms, activities, and procedures support a safe and secure environment for children. - Partner with parents by providing regular communication, resources, and support for spiritual growth at home. - Oversee Sunday programming, volunteer scheduling, event planning, seasonal events, and outreach opportunities. - Monitor and support the spiritual and relational health of volunteers and families. - Select, organize, or adapt curriculum that aligns with the church’s beliefs and ministry goals. - Manage ministry records, attendance, supplies, and budget needs. - Work collaboratively with pastors, staff, and ministry leaders to support the overall mission of the church. - Welcome new families and help children connect meaningfully into the life of the church. - Evaluate ministry effectiveness and recommend improvements for growth and impact. - Work with Community Children’s Director to provide lessons for preschool children. - Support MomCo group with curriculum, agenda, activity and communication. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Must have a mature and growing faith in Christ and a love of children and families. - Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, theology, child development, or a related area, preferred. - At least 3 years’ experience leading a church children’s ministry program and working with volunteers. - Strong Alignment with Mission Hill Church Mision, Vision and Core Values. - Experience working with volunteers, curriculum planning, and family ministry. - Comfortable working with and learning new software and A/V technology. - Visionary and strategic thinker with strong organizational and execution skills. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple programs and teams. - Collaborative team player who works well with clergy, church council/leadership, congregation and families. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Children's Ministry Director

Concord Church

St. Louis, MO

$45,000 - $60,000

Children’s Ministry Director Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Senior Staff Job Description - Comprehensive Job Summary: The Children’s Ministry Director provides Christ-centered leadership, vision, and direction for Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers, cultivating a life-giving, gospel-centered ministry for the children and families of Concord Church. This role ensures that every ministry environment—from the nursery through 5th grade—helps children know, love, and follow Jesus through biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, and meaningful relationships. Working closely with the Senior Pastor and pastoral staff, the Children’s Ministry Director helps integrate children’s ministry into the church’s mission of helping people of all ages and abilities Connect, Grow, and Serve. This role also equips parents to serve as the primary disciplers of their children and develops ministry rhythms that foster lifelong discipleship and spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. Experience and Knowledge Required: • Ability to communicate the Gospel clearly and joyfully to children through various means and to equip others to do the same. • Leadership background and experience serving children and their families. • Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church. • Exceptional, proven leadership and communication skills with staff and volunteers. • Superior interpersonal skills working with people of all ages and abilities. • Solid theological grounding and creativity in selecting or developing biblically faithful, Christ-centered curriculum development. • Leadership background and experience serving children and their families in ways that promote spiritual formation and discipleship. • Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church in a way that reflects a robust biblical worldview. • Positive attitude and positive approach to problem-solving. Must be solution oriented. • Computer competency and/or ability to learn quickly in Planning Center, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) etc. • Strong organizational and time management skills and pursuit of excellence through attention to detail. • Ability to plan for continued personal and ministry growth. • Preferred – experience including children with neurodiversity and various skill and ability levels. • Preferred – some college completed successfully. • Essential Functions and Responsibilities: o Manage all aspects of ministry to children from birth to 5th grade at Concord Church. o Ensure that every ministry environment is intentionally shaped by the Gospel, Scripture and age-appropriate discipleship practices. o Maintain strong communication and relationship with Senior Pastor to ensure the vision of the church is implemented in all aspects of children’s ministry. o Collaborate with Senior Pastor to analyze effectiveness of the ministry and adjust as needed. o Track growth for future development. • Lead and Train Ministry Teams: o Recruit, develop, and train high-quality leaders for volunteer roles to execute all aspects of children’s ministry for weekend and midweek classes and services. o Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and enforce compliance, including—but not limited to—background checks, security procedures in children’s areas, and disaster preparedness. o Communicate consistently with staff and volunteers. o Equip volunteers and staff not only in logistics and safety but also in shepherding children spiritually, modeling Christlike character, and communicating biblical truth with clarity and joy. o Lead regular volunteer meetings for all staff and volunteers working with children from birth to 5th grade; this time could be focused on prayer for the ministry, training of new volunteers, empowering staff and volunteers to fulfill their unique roles in advancing the Gospel through this ministry at Concord Church. o Function as liaison between children, parents, volunteers, senior staff, and elders. • Disciple and Encourage Families: o Develop healthy community among parents, encouraging and modeling rhythms of family discipleship and such as prayer, Scripture reading, worship and service. Coordinate with Senior Pastor as needed to connect to the adult Sunday morning experience. o Provide resources and guidance that help parents embrace their role as the primary disciplers of their children. o Communicate with families as a group and individually, particularly when they are new or have been away for an extended period. o Provide parent-child “New Christians Class” before baptism to ensure that children understand their decision to follow Jesus and be baptized. • Develop and Oversee the Sunday & Wednesday Experience for All Children: o Develop or locate an engaging Gospel-centered, Scripture-rooted curriculum that reflects the teaching of Concord Church and is inclusive to children of all abilities. o Ensure that every gathering includes opportunities for children to hear the Gospel, practice spiritual habits, and grow in their understanding of God’s Word. o Purchase classroom supplies and set up rooms weekly. o Schedule volunteers. • Manage Special Event Planning for Children’s Ministry: o Easter focus, Vacation Bible School, Fall event, Christmas presentation o Other events as needed • Complete Administrative Tasks: o Oversee all aspects of department administration including payroll, P.O. processing, budget forecasting, purchasing, and departmental account tracking. o Develop and/or approve all internal and external communication representing the Concord Church children’s department. o Maintain current background checks. o Maintain and monitor Children’s Ministry Facebook pages and website content. • Coordinate with Other Staff and Church-wide Ministries: o Organize paid childcare staffing for applicable events: recruit, interview, and process paperwork with financial office. o Coordinate with Youth Pastor to streamline calendaring for families and provide transition for students moving into that department. o Coordinate with Maintenance Director for room repairs, upgrades, and equipment. o Coordinate with Missions Director or ministry leaders to teach children to serve by planning regular service projects (e.g., local school, Thanksgiving baskets, school supplies, food, Operation Christmas Child, Community Giveaway, Loving and Caring Ministry). o Coordinate with office administration to use Planning Center for activity promotion, attendance, registration, payment, and reports. o Function as liaison between Concord WEE School and Concord Church ministries. Physical Demands: • High energy • Great deal of walking • Some lifting and moving furniture like folding chairs and tables • Some lifting of children Extent of Public Contact: • Children, families, and volunteers • Concord staff members • Local schools and mission organizations • Some public speaking from the stage or on video Personal Attributes: • Jesus-follower in personal life with evidence of spiritual maturity, humility, and a growing walk with Christ • Heart for children and their families, with a desire to see them formed by Scripture and anchored in the Gospel • Positive attitude, fun, enjoyable • Heart of a servant • Loyal, flexible, organized and a team player who models Christlike character in all interactions • Commitment to the mission and doctrine of Concord Church Supervision - Staff and Volunteers: • Staff - up to 2 employees • Regular volunteers for Sundays and Wednesdays Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Moving Expenses • Health Insurance • Matching Retirement • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Collaborative Work Environment • Supportive Senior Pastor & Elders • Creative Freedom

Kid’s Ministry Director

South Haven Baptist Church

Belton, MO

South Haven Baptist Church in Belton, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a full-time Kid;s Ministry Director. The Kid’s Ministry Director will be responsible for directing, overseeing and leading a comprehensive children’s ministry from birth through sixth grade. At South Haven, we are passionate about the next generation and desire an excited and energetic leader to work with a gifted and dedicated staff and volunteer team. Responsibilities include recruiting, training and empowering volunteers for leadership in Sunday morning and midweek programming and all special events. This position requires a visionary leader to further create spiritual environments to help children and their families grow in Christ. Part I – General Information Under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, the Kid’s Ministry Director will be responsible for directing, overseeing and leading a comprehensive children’s ministry from birth through sixth grade. o Position Classification: Full time, 40 hours/week or more with benefits. o Church Affiliation/Beliefs: Affirm 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. Will be a member of South Haven Baptist Church. o Education: High School diploma or above (College preferred). Part II – Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develop ministries that are creative, exciting, innovative and relevant to the children and families of the church. 2. Create and implement policies and procedures for children’s ministries which will ensure best practices are taking place regarding safety and security. 3. Work with ministry leadership to enlist leaders and volunteers for ministry positions in the children’s ministries to include Sunday school (birth – sixth grade), AWANA, Kids Church and other ministries as they are identified and developed. 4. Partner with parents in the ongoing task of raising children to know and serve the Lord. 5. Work with the Pastors to conduct and plan training opportunities for children’s ministry leaders and volunteers. 6. Evaluate age-appropriate program materials, equipment, supplies and space for children’s ministry. 7. Work with Pastors and the Administrative staff to develop an annual budget and manage funds for the fiscal year. 8. Coordinate, lead and attend children’s ministry volunteer meetings. 9. Implement, oversee and communicate vision for Kids Ministries, including but not limited to: • Preschool Ministry • AWANA • Kids Church • Vacation Bible School 10. Minister to the church family and the community in the following ways: • Serve as a counselor to those in need of guidance regarding life and spiritual situations. • Teach discipleship classes as needed. • Serve as staff leader for churchwide projects as assigned. • Staff liaison for assigned ministry teams. • Be prepared to minister and serve in areas not specific to Kids Ministry. • Attend weekly staff meetings. Part III – Supplemental Information 1. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. 2. Calling of the Lord to serve in the capacity of Kids Ministry. 3. Impeccable integrity and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. 4. Visionary and passionate, as well as creative and energetic. 5. Leadership abilities to include organization, delegation, administration and interpersonal relationships. 6. Ability to work well with parents, volunteers, church staff and children. 7. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner. 8. Strong decision-making skills. 9. Self-motivated, with a team approach, to motivate, recruit and encourage volunteers. 10. Ability to handle stress well. 11. Computer, tech and social media knowledge and familiarity. 12. Able to work with minimal supervision. Disclaimer: This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.

Children’s Pastor

Central Baptist Church

Sioux City, IA

$65,000 - $70,000

Position Overview At Central Baptist Church, we long to see people captured and captivated by the awesomeness of God so they can experience and enjoy all that God offers us in Christ. This longing is expressed through our calling to make disciples who make disciples and connect people to Christ, the Word of God, and the family of God. We aim to equip people with biblical knowledge to confront sin in their lives and live a life of obedience. Finally, Central seeks to send our people into the world to serve God as messengers of the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Children’s Pastor will shepherd children (birth–5th grade) and their families through a gospel-centered, Scripture-driven ministry aligned with Central Baptist Church’s mission to “make disciples who make disciples”. This pastor ministers to and equips parents as primary disciple-makers, nurtures children toward a growing faith in Christ, and leads volunteers in a joy-filled ministry. This role requires a man who demonstrates spiritual maturity, pastoral warmth, creativity, high energy, and the ability to lead and develop a team of volunteers. Ministry Purpose To shepherd children and families through a biblically faithful, Christ-exalting, discipleship-based children’s ministry that integrates seamlessly with the church’s broader mission and vision, equipping parents, engaging volunteers, and nurturing a joy-filled culture of lifelong discipleship. Responsibilities and Expectations Shepherding & Discipleship - Provide pastoral care to children and families, modeling humility and compassion. - Lead a discipleship pathway that builds biblical literacy, gospel identity, and spiritual habits. - Equip parents to be the primary disciple-makers through training, resources, and ongoing support. - Intentionally maintain consistent presence, hospitality, and follow-up with families. Teaching & Curriculum - Ensure all teaching aligns with the church’s doctrinal convictions and the authority of Scripture. - Select or develop gospel-centered curriculum and age-appropriate learning goals. - Provide ongoing training and encouragement to teachers and volunteers. - Teach regularly in children’s ministry with clarity, creativity, and theological depth. - Establish age-appropriate learning, memory plans, and benchmarks for children. Leadership & Administration - Oversee all children’s ministry programs (Sun: Equipping Hour, Children’s Church; Wed: AWANA; Special Events: VBS, camps, and family events). - Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers; uphold safety and child protection policies. - Implement and maintain robust safety policies, including check-in systems, child protection protocols, emergency procedures, and volunteer background checks. - Manage communication, scheduling, resources, and annual budgeting. - Collaborate with pastoral staff and elders to support church-wide discipleship. Family Engagement - Build strong relationships with parents through visibility and communication. - Provide classes and resources for family discipleship. - Encourage and facilitate intergenerational connections. - Offer biblical counsel related to parenting and spiritual formation. Creative Ministry Development - Cultivate a joyful, engaging, and safe ministry environment. - Develop creative, age-appropriate ways for children to understand and apply biblical truth. - Introduce innovative ministry opportunities consistent with the church’s mission. Qualifications Biblical and Spiritual Qualifications - Must be a man that meets the biblical qualifications of an Elder (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9). - Demonstrates a vibrant walk with Christ, marked by love for God and others. - Affirms the church’s doctrinal convictions and discipleship philosophy. Professional Competencies - Strong ability to teach Scripture with clarity and creativity. - Proven leadership in recruiting, training, and shepherding volunteers. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. - High energy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Education & Experience - A clear calling to children’s pastoral ministry and discipling families. - Bachelor’s degree in ministry, biblical studies, Christian education, or related field (graduate studies preferred). - Minimum five years of vocational ministry experience in a similar role. Expected Outcomes - Children grow in biblical knowledge, faith, spiritual habits, and love for Christ. - Parents feel supported and equipped as disciple-makers. - Volunteers are unified, valued, and well-trained. - Ministry environments are safe, excellent, and aligned with the church’s mission. - A culture of joy, creativity, and Christ-centered engagement is clearly evident across all children’s ministry environments. Additional Requirements - Successful completion of background checks and child protection screenings. - Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and flexible ministry hours. - Participation in staff meetings, elder meetings, and church-wide initiatives.

Director of Children’s Ministries

Gulf Shores Methodist Church

Gulf Shores, AL

Director of Children’s Ministries Work schedule for this position: 40 hours per week. Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am- 4pm, Wed 10am – 8pm, Sunday 7:15am – 12:30pm (varies weekly due to special programs and events) Qualifications: Has a strong personal faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord and a heart for serving God and others, ability to teach children of all ages and create age appropriate ministry environments, good communication and interpersonal skills, basic understanding of childhood development and education, experience leading and developing teams, high level of confidentiality and professional presence. 5+ years experience serving and/or leading children’s ministry in a mid-size or larger church. Occupational Summary: Creates safe and engaging ministry environments for families and children from birth through 4th grade. Resources G56 ministry as required. Equips servant leaders to engage with children in ways that are safety conscious, biblical based, fun, and highly relational. Partners with parents to facilitate healthy church growth and discipleship for children while serving as a bridge between the community at large and the church. General Responsibilities Include: - Oversee all children’s ministry volunteers, weekly programs, and annual special events, camps, or trips. - Supervise paid nursery staff - Lead the children’s ministry team and serves as a liaison to Mother’s Day Out - Train acolytes and monitor ministry safe training for all children’s ministry volunteers. - Serve on Ministry Safe team, assisting in the development of and implementation of the church’s policy - Connect students and their families with the needs of the community and world - Serve as the spiritual leader of the children’s ministry, ministering to children, parents, and volunteers as needed - Participate in all GSMC staff meetings, trainings, and spiritual growth or professional development days - Participate in annual professional development for children’s ministry leaders - Oversee all administrative tasks with the help of support staff, including the tidiness of all children’s ministry areas at all times Reports to: Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Senior Pastor Supervises: Nursery Staff + Children’s ministry support staff Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to megan@gulfshores.church.

Director of Children's Ministry

Mosaic Waco

Waco, TX

Mosaic Children’s Director Location: Mosaic Waco Job Title: Children’s Director Reports to: Pastor, Slim Thompson Classification: Full Time. This is an in-person role, with 35 hours on site and up to 5 hours for remote work. Purpose: The Mosaic Children’s Director is responsible for the oversight and organization of all programs related to the Children’s Ministry at Mosaic Waco. Specifically, the director will be in charge of organizing and facilitating the implementation of Sunday curriculum and oversight of Kids’ Church (K-4th Grade), and Nursery on Sunday mornings. Competencies and Expectations: - Relationally Warm: Naturally puts people at ease, initiates conversations, shows genuine interest in others, and builds trust across a wide range of people. - Organized: Diligent and shows attention to detail. - Gifted in Teaching: teaching and training volunteers as well as kids. - Passionate: Demonstrates a clear vision for children's ministry and inspires others to actively participate in God's work in the lives of children. - Humble: Demonstrates self-awareness and works generously with others. - Motivated: A self-starter who takes initiative and identifies ways to improve processes. - Professional: Communicates and conducts themselves in a respectful and professional manner. - Available: Works flexibly to meet the needs of the church calendar. Duties: Nursery - Welcome and greet parents at the check-in station. - Upkeep and modify nursery policies and procedures . - Recruit and train all nursery volunteers. - Serve as needed. - Plan developmentally appropriate lessons for the Toddler and Pre-K classes. - Prior to Sunday, prepare all materials and supplies for the lessons. - Responsible for setting up the welcome/check-in desk. - Ensure classrooms remain organized, stocked, and guest-ready by replenishing supplies and responding to cleanliness needs as they arise. - Communicate and schedule volunteers using the church’s Planning Center platform. - Communicate with teachers early in the week prior to the Sunday they will be serving. Share the planned lesson and any special instructions. - Be present in the nursery hallway during pick up time and ensure that each child is being signed out properly. Communicate with volunteers and provide contact information in case unforeseen issues arise Kids’ Church - Identify and adapt approved curriculum that facilitates the spiritual formation of children through age-appropriate lessons and activities from K- 4th grade. - Prepare, supply, and set-up all the resources needed for volunteers to do their roles effectively. - Recruit and train volunteers to teach the weekly large group lesson and small group lessons during Kids’ Church. - Communicate with teachers early in the week prior to the Sunday they will be serving. Share the planned lesson and any special instructions. - Prior to Sunday, prepare all the materials for class lessons for each group/grade. This can look like gathering and purchasing different props and supplies as well as printing coloring sheets, take home activities, etc. - Communicate and schedule volunteers using the church’s Planning Center platform. Lead/teach in kids church once a month. Other Responsibilities - Communicate with parents about what was taught in class that week. - Create, adapt, and upkeep Kids’ Bulletins (when needed) to creatively engage the mind and hearts of our children. - Partner with parents through consistent communication and resource-sharing, helping families stay informed and connected to the spiritual themes, events, and opportunities within the children's ministry. - Participate in weekly staff meetings. - Take Ministry Safe or equivalent training and ensure all volunteers also undergo this training. - Perform background checks through 3rd parties on all volunteers. - Develop and implement kids programming throughout the calendar year in collaboration with other ministry leaders. - Assist elders regarding Communicants class as needed. Qualifications: - Professing Christian believer. - Alignment with Mosaic’s mission and values. - A commitment to completing the tasks with cultural intelligence. - A heart for children and families. - Background in working with children. - Time Commitment: 40 hours Apply Here: [https://mosaicwaco.org/employment/](https://mosaicwaco.org/employment/)

Children’s Ministry Director

Christway Church

Chattanooga, TN

Children’s Ministry Director Reports to: NexGen Pastor Job Function The Children’s Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the Children’s Ministry, ensuring that its philosophy, direction, and ministry efforts align with ChristWay’s mission, values, and strategic objectives. This role serves to lead and strengthen the ministry's overall effectiveness at investing in families and making disciples of Christ. Responsibilities - Develop and execute a ministry strategy that disciples children and equips, supports, and partners with parents for the overall discipleship of their family. - Create a welcoming atmosphere and experience for children and parents each week during Sunday mornings, Life Group K!DS, and family ministry events. - Maintain strong leadership for the children’s ministry through effective recruiting, training and retaining strategies with volunteers. - Provide leadership, oversight and evaluation for all children’s ministry programming and initiatives. - Steward ministry resources, curriculum and facilities to support effective discipleship and ministry excellence. - Collaborate with other church ministries and staff to ensure alignment with the overall mission and vision of ChristWay. - In partnership with church leadership, develop an annual budget for the children’s ministry and operate within the budget each year. - Fulfills other responsibilities as instructed by the NexGen Pastor. Qualifications - Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating spiritual maturity, integrity, and a lifestyle consistent with biblical teachings. - Demonstrates a clear calling and passion for children’s ministry and family discipleship. - Degree in Education and/or 2-3 years experience in ministry. - Experience with large children’s ministry preferred (200+ children). - Administrative and task oriented. - Strong communication skills. - Highly organized, able to plan months in advance. - Commitment to support ChristWay and CW K!DS and Special Needs Ministry vision. - Ability to recruit, develop, and lead teams of volunteers. - Exhibits strong relational skills with children, parents, volunteers and staff. - Self motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Competencies Adaptability: Adjusts to changing circumstances and needs, openness to new ideas, willingness to assume new responsibilities and ability to handle pressure. Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills. Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, and uses computers to improve productivity. Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure. Emotional Maturity: Knows strengths, weaknesses and needs, learns from failures and successes, is capable of accepting responsibility for mistakes and failures, has appropriate sense of humor and demonstrates a good balance between self-confidence and humility. Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development. Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, acts in manner consistent with the core values of the organization. Team Orientation: Is an integrated and effective member of the staff team, committed to the success of all areas of congregational life. Demonstrates interest, skill and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal agendas; steps up to offer self as a resource to members of the team; understands and supports the importance of teamwork. Position Type Exempt, full time, Sunday – Thursday

Children's Pastor

Blythe Island Baptist Church

Brunswick, GA

$40,000 - $67,000

Overview: The children’s ministries pastor is responsible to oversee the entire children’s ministry, to excite and equip families to raise up the next generation for Jesus by modeling, resourcing and teaching them how to weave their faith in the Lord into their days with their children. The children’s minister will recruit and train leaders who will touch children’s lives with God’s love, teach them God’s Word and provide fellowship with God’s people – laying a foundation that will keep children passionate about worshipping God, involved in and with God’s people – the Church, and reflecting God’s glory. We wish our children’s ministry to be exciting and vibrant, yet relevant to their generation. Expected time commitment includes 40+ hours per week, depending upon the season. Summer activities including Vacation Bible School, camps, retreats or mission trips may require more. Participation in meetings and ministry trainings includes 2-3 hours per week. Accountable to: Senior Pastor Ministry Target: Birth-5th grade and their families Primary Responsibilities: Children’s Ministry (Birth-5th grade) - Communicate a vision of children’s ministry and integrate it with overall discipleship ministry to the congregation. - Oversee and coordinate all aspects of children’s ministry. - Recruit and train/obtain training for children’s ministry leaders/workers. - Recruit a VBS director and resource VBS. - Oversee the selection of curriculum, schedule (dates, time of day), and stewardship of allocated budget. - Provide curriculum interface with vendors, overseeing selection order and distribution of teaching materials and resources. - Provide care and nurturing of children’s ministry workers, devising ways to affirm and encourage them. - Screen children’s ministry workers and leaders before placing them in ministry: Have everyone complete an application and sign a release form for a police background check. This is a safety precaution for the student’s sake. Process checks and file results in a confidential folder to be kept in a locked file cabinet in the church office. Approve or disapprove workers and leaders for service in Children’s ministry with input from the Senior Pastor. - Investigate any complaints regarding children’s ministry workers. Discuss complaints/problems with workers when warranted. Document and report serious matters to the Senior Pastor and proper authorities immediately. - Approve all children’s ministry programs, curricula, activities and disbursement of funds for supplies and projects, keeping within budgeted amount. - Work with children’s church leaders to plan weekly programs and participate as needed. Lead devotional time or special part in weekly service, either on a regular basis or as an occasional special guest. - Be available to counsel and pray with children regarding spiritual matters. - Pray for the children and children’s ministry workers. - Facilitate children’s summer camp(s). General Responsibilities - Be available to the Senior Pastor for opportunities of ministering to the needs of the people. This may include counseling, home visits at a time of need, and hospital visitation. - Participate in staff prayer times, meetings, and training opportunities. - Support team values with positive interactions and a willingness to facilitate others. - Promote core values and vision at all times and teach these values to all creative ministry teams. - Help in the worship services as needed. - Take rotation for emergency contact for staff. - Maintain quality time with family. - Further responsibilities as needed by the senior pastor. Character - Maintain the highest sense of Christian integrity. - Remain an open communicator, taking responsibility and admitting mistakes. - Remain people-oriented and prioritize people over programs. - Be flexible. - Be a self-starter. - Be a team player.