Children’s Ministry Director

Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive ministry serving children and their families. This role lives out Bethel Lutheran Church’s mission to connect, grow, and serve God and others by creating meaningful opportunities for discipleship, belonging, and service for children and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for children’s ministry (birth through grade 5).
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate, and Christ-centered programming, including Sunday School, seasonal events, and special activities.
• Oversee the Bethel Highlands Preschool lunch bunch ministry.
• Create intentional pathways for children and families to connect, grow in faith, and serve others.
• Partner with parents to equip and support them as the primary faith leaders in their home.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Bethel’s Faith Milestone Ministry (from birth to 5th grade), helping families mark key moments in their child’s faith journey.
• Supervise and support nursery staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School.
• Ensure all child safety policies and procedures are consistently followed and regularly reviewed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Ministry or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of two years of experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Christian faith.
• Ability to live out Bethel’s core values: communication, positivity, accountability, collaboration, and authenticity.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Energetic, flexible, and creative with a sense of humor.
• Proficiency with technology for communication and ministry.