Children’s Ministry Director

Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Banwell Community Church is seeking a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director to lead and develop family-focused ministry programs. The role includes enriching the spiritual growth of children and their families through innovative programming and effective volunteer management within a growing church community.

Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in children’s or youth ministry.
• Five years of active church involvement since their profession of faith.
• Three references validating the candidate's suitability and character.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee children's ministry programs like Nursery/Preschool and Children’s Church.
• Manage the Plan to Protect Program and ensure volunteer compliance.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers, providing training and support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Event Planning

Education

Experience in children’s or youth ministry

Active church involvement

Job description

2400 Banwell Road Windsor, ON, N8P 1X9, Windsor

$20-25 an hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline

2025/06/07

Country

Canada

Description

The Children's Ministry Director role will have a primary focus on children and their families as they interact with our weekly ministry programs.

Family-focused programs at BCC (e.g., Nursery/Preschool, Children’s Church, Kingdom Kids, Youth Group) are currently coordinated by a dedicated team of volunteers. The Children’s Ministry Director will have the freedom to envision, plan, prepare, and implement Christ-centered programming. The current volunteer base consists of approximately 40 individuals across children’s ministries.

Our Children’s Ministry consists of the following programs:

Sunday Morning Children’s Church with approximately 50 children attending.

Kingdom Kids (Our mid-week program) with approximately 30 children attending.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) with approximately 30 children.

Seasonal Family Events: with approximately 12- 15 families attending.

Overview of Church and Community

Banwell Community Church (BCC) is prayerfully seeking a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director who will work alongside our church leadership and ministry volunteers in advancing the mission and vision of our church. Our mission is simply to fulfill the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28 and our vision is to see all people growing to maturity in Christ.

BCC is a medium-sized church with over 200 active members, 200 adherents and an average Sunday attendance of between 275-300. BCC is a theologically conservative, evangelical Baptist church, affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ).

Located along the booming Banwell Road corridor, our church building is in a prime location to see future growth. As the community is growing, so are our facilities with the recent completion of a 10,000 square foot Community Outreach Centre. This has added a gymnasium, kitchen, and program space to our building to facilitate further ministry in our growing community.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

At Banwell Community Church, we believe that the mission of every church is to fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus gave his disciples in Matthew 28:18-20

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• At least one year of leadership experience in children’s or youth ministry
• At least one year of exposure to family ministry
• Five years of active church involvement since their profession of faith
• Three references, including one from a church representative, validating the candidate's suitability and character

Role and Responsibilities

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee Children's ministry programs (e.g., Nursery/Preschool, Children’s Church, Kingdom Kids, and seasonal special events)
• Oversee the Nursery/Preschool, Children’s Church, and Kingdom Kids volunteer teams and collaborate with them for ministry improvements
• Manage the Plan to Protect Program, ensuring all volunteers complete the required vulnerable sector (police) clearances and are following the program. Oversee the sign-in and registration procedures and coordinate with the security team.
• Maintain "Serving in Ministry" applications and uphold conduct/code of ethics policies
• Recruit and schedule children’s ministry volunteers, stepping in when needed
• Develop a volunteer handbook (with a role description and volunteer resources) for those interested in serving in family ministries
• Attend weekly staff meetings and provide monthly updates at CGN Committee meetings
• Follow the annual budget for Christian Growth & Nurture, ensuring proper financial documentation and providing input with CGN on budgeting plan.
• Communicate with families and promote programs & events (via e-mail, social media)

Secondary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly vision meetings with the Pastoral Team to assess spiritual growth milestones
• Provide technical support for staff and volunteers (e.g., IT setup, video streaming, AV equipment)
• Ensure classrooms are prepared for Sunday services, verify volunteer attendance, and coordinate schedules for Children’s Church and security teams
• Teach or assist in Sunday classes as needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies for children’s ministries.
• Submit quarterly reports to the church’s News and Views publication (if applicable)
• Plan, promote, and recruit volunteers for VBS (summer), Kingdom Kids (weekly), and seasonal family events.
• Communicate with volunteers and staff regarding weekly lesson plans and ministry needs

Lead Pastor 411 Gilbert Street East Whitby, ON L1N 1R6, 411 Gilbert St E, Whitby, ON L1N 1R6