Children’s Minister

Lake Fork Baptist Church; Alba (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Fork Baptist Church is seeking a part-time, salaried exempt supervisor for the Children's Ministry, overseeing 5-year-olds through 6th grade. The role reports to the Executive Pastor and emphasizes gospel-centered teaching and family engagement.

Responsibilities include vision execution for the ministry, budgeting, curriculum oversight, safety, and coordination with Preschool Ministry for events like VBS and dedications. Strong faith, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a professed believer of Jesus Christ, baptized and of good Christian character.
• Affirms the Baptist F&M 2000.
• High School diploma is minimum. College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a comprehensive Children's Ministry plan for ages 5 to 6th grade.
• Develop and maintain relationships with children and their families.
• Develop a ministry budget and coordinating with Preschool Minister for events.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and coordinate with Executive Pastor on scheduling.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and maintain a safe environment.
• Lead curriculum selection and provide teacher training when necessary.

Skills

Believer

Confidentiality

Background check

Staff collaboration

Christian character

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Position type: Part-Time (25-30 hours a week) Supervisor: Executive Pastor

Summary- This is a part-time, salaried exempt position reporting directly to the Executive Pastor.

Purpose: To oversee, develop and coordinate a comprehensive Children's Ministry plan for 5-year-olds through 6th grade. Everything will be geared toward reaching children and their parents with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, helping them grow up in their understanding of who they are in Christ, and involving parents to help better equip them to be disciple makers in their homes.

Required Qualificationsand Education:

• 1. Must be a professed believer of Jesus Christ, baptized and of good Christian character.
• 2. Affirms the Baptist F&M 2000.
• 3. High School diploma is minimum. College degree preferred. Experience in working with Children and families preferred.
• 4. Has a passion and love for the spiritual growth of children and their families.
• 5. Ministry minded, willingness to learn, and work in a "staff" environment of assisting fellow ministers as needed.
• 6. Able to maintain confidentiality.
• 7. Successful completion of a background check

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Ministry Staff to establish, communicate and implement a vision for the Children's Ministry that is in line with the church's vision, then oversee all aspects of this ministry.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Meet with the Executive Pastor in consultation of calendaring and scheduling and on importance and implementation of any changes.
• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with children and their families both within the church and in the community.
• Develop a Children's Ministry budget for current and future needs.
• Work with other ministry staff to engage in ministry/discipleship to family units.
• Evaluate, select, and implement curriculum materials. Provide teacher training when necessary.
• Create and maintain a rotation schedule for Sunday Morning Children's Church.
• Greet parents and children at check-in and check out on Sunday and Wednesday.
• Make sure that all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Organize supplies and help maintain a safe, organized, and clean environment.
• Work with the Preschool Minister in coordinating and the leading of VBS, baby dedication, and other special events.
• Work with the Preschool Minister in ordering snacks and other supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Inappropriate Behavior

• Tardiness or absence from work without contacting Ministerial staff.
• Revealing personal and/or delicate information gained from access to the ministerial offices.
• Using church and/or office facilities and/or equipment for personal use.
• Unpleasant attitude and personal demeanor toward those phoning or visiting the church office.
• Smoking, drinking, drugs. There must not be the smell or the noticeable effects of these on her/his person.
• Inappropriate Social Media comments or opinions

**The above list of inappropriate behavior is not all inclusive and is presented only as examples. Please note that any personal misconduct or inappropriate behavior that reflects poorly on the integrity of Lake Fork Baptist Church will result in disciplinary action, up to an including termination of employment.