Children’s Minister
SBC Executive Committee · Ruston, LA · 2 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the children’s ministry from preschool through 6th grade.
- Oversee and support all Connect Groups for children.
- Lead and coordinate Wednesday night activities and programming for children.
- Plan and oversee monthly fellowship events designed to build community among children and their families.
- Recruit, equip, encourage, and care for children’s ministry volunteers.
- Work closely with parents and families, seeking to partner with them in the spiritual development of their children.
- Provide leadership and direction for the Nursery ministry, with the Nursery Coordinator reporting to the Children’s Minister.
- Develop a ministry culture centered on biblical teaching, discipleship, relationships, and a genuine love for children and their families.
- Collaborate with the pastor and church staff to advance the overall mission and vision of Cook Baptist Church.
Qualifications
- A genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- A clear call to children’s ministry and to investing in the next generation.
- A passion for helping children know and follow Jesus.
- A desire to partner with and encourage parents as they disciple their children.
- The ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers.
- A relational, organized, dependable, and effective approach to working with church staff and volunteers.
- A strong commitment to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.