Children’s Minister

About the role

This is a part-time, salaried exempt position reporting directly to the Executive Pastor. Purpose: To oversee, develop and coordinate a comprehensive Children’s Ministry plan for 5-year-olds through 6th grade. Everything will be geared toward reaching children and their parents with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, helping them grow up in their understanding of who they are in Christ, and involving parents to help better equip them to be disciple makers in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Ministry Staff to establish, communicate and implement a vision for the Children’s Ministry that is in line with the church’s vision, then oversee all aspects of this ministry.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Meet with the Executive Pastor in consultation of calendaring and scheduling and on importance and implementation of any changes.
• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with children and their families both within the church and in the community.
• Develop a Children’s Ministry budget for current and future needs.
• Work with other ministry staff to engage in ministry/discipleship to family units.
• Evaluate, select, and implement curriculum materials.
• Provide teacher training when necessary.
• Create and maintain a rotation schedule for Sunday Morning Children’s Church.
• Greet parents and children at check-in and check out on Sunday and Wednesday.
• Make sure that all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Organize supplies and help maintain a safe, organized, and clean environment.
• Work with the Preschool Minister in coordinating and the leading of VBS, baby dedication, and other special events.
• Work with the Preschool Minister in ordering snacks and other supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a professed believer of Jesus Christ, baptized and of good Christian character.
• Affirms the Baptist F&M 2000.
• High School diploma is minimum.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience in working with Children and families preferred.
• Has a passion and love for the spiritual growth of children and their families.
• Ministry minded, willingness to learn, and work in a “staff” environment of assisting fellow ministers as needed.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Successful completion of a background check.