Director of Children's Ministry

Position Summary

The Director of Children's Ministry provides spiritual and operational leadership for FBA's ministry to children in grades K-5, creating a Christ-centered environment where children hear the Gospel, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and are connected to the life of the church.

Qualifications

• Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must align with FBA's Statement of Faith, beliefs, mission, and values
• Must be a current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred
• Previous experience serving or leading in Children's Ministry required
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and recruit, train, and equip volunteers
• Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range ministry goals, programs, and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must support and model FBA's culture and service expectations, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and 3M Strategy

Essential Functions

• Provide spiritual and operational leadership for Children's Ministry in alignment with FBA's mission
• Plan, oversee, and evaluate a comprehensive ministry for children in grades K-5
• Ensure biblical teaching, curriculum, and discipleship are consistent with Scripture and FBA's Statement of Faith
• Oversee Sunday School, missions education, VBS or equivalent programming, music, events, and other ministry opportunities
• Create a welcoming environment that connects children and families to the life of FBA
• Recruit, train, equip, and lead staff and volunteers with clear expectations, accountability, and encouragement
• Develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, follow-up, and engagement with children and families
• Develop annual ministry goals, programming, calendar, and budget requests
• Collaborate with FBA ministries and departments to support church-wide programs, events, and initiatives

Additional Duties

• Support the overall ministry and mission of FBA
• Model an authentic Christian witness through personal conduct, relationships, and servant leadership
• Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports as required
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable FBA and Family Ministry policies
• Pursue appropriate ministry and professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Faithfully tithe income