Children’s Director

First Baptist Church of Belle Glade seeks a Director of Children’s Ministries to impact the Glades community with the love of Jesus by creating a multi-cultural, gospel-centered environment for the next generation.

About the Role

The Children’s Director will provide visionary leadership and administrative oversight for all ministries involving children. This full-time role develops and implements a weekly discipleship and evangelistic outreach model to consistently connect families into FBC Belle Glade, reporting directly to the Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Ministry Leadership & Strategy
  • Maintain a biblically sound curriculum that resonates with a diverse, multi-cultural student body.
  • Lead high-energy, engaging Sunday morning programs that make kids excited to return.
  • Develop and oversee Wednesday night programs.
  • Oversee the Child Check-In system and ensure 100% compliance with background checks and safety protocols.
  • Work closely with the English and Spanish congregations to ensure a unified approach to children’s ministry.
• Team Building & Recruitment
  • Recruit, vet, and train a diverse team of volunteers, ensuring every classroom has a “Lead Teacher” and support staff.
• Community Outreach & Special Events
  • Design, implement, and sustain a weekly, measurable outreach strategy that connects children and families outside the church walls through relational engagement.
  • Plan large-scale community events like VBS (Vacation Bible School), Fall Festivals, and summer camps to reach unchurched families in the area.
  • Build bridges with local elementary schools to support teachers and students.
• Ministry Care & Parent Equipping
  • Provide parents with practical tools (devotionals, digital resources) to lead their children spiritually at home.
  • Be available to pray with and support families during times of crisis or celebration.

Requirements

• Must wholeheartedly support the Baptist Faith and Message and the mission of FBC Belle Glade.
• Ability to relate to and lead families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams to drive measurable growth.

Skills

• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are highly valued but not required.

Schedule

Maintain regular office hours for planning, meetings, and community networking.

What Success Looks Like

• Your weekly outreach pipeline is consistently implemented.
• Children don’t just attend; they understand the importance of knowing and sharing Jesus.