Children’s Ministry Coordinator

First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $32,000

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible schedule

Supportive church leadership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove is seeking a part-time Children’s Minister to lead and grow the church’s kids ministry for grades 1–6, partnering with parents and volunteers.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers, selecting curricula, planning events, and ensuring biblical teaching aligns with church doctrine, while maintaining flexibility in hours and office presence.

Qualifications

• A committed follower of Jesus who is willing to become a member of FBC Cove.
• A calling to ministry and a true heart for ministering through the local church to influence the lives of all of God’s children with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• A theology that aligns with FBC Cove and a desire to continue growing in one’s faith.
• The ability to work in a flexible environment and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Must pass a background check and complete child safety training.

Responsibilities

• Will work under, and with, the NextGen Minister to create a program that edifies students and leads them into becoming the future generation of leaders within the church, while also ministering to their parents and helping them become the primary disciplers of their children.
• Oversee all programming for children in grades 1 through 6.
• Choose and prepare a curriculum for each program and each age level.
• Maintain the integrity of the children’s Bible teaching time by ensuring the instruction is consistent with the doctrinal convictions of the church.
• Create an environment of discipleship, providing activities and programming for each age group that will encourage spiritual growth and fellowship for students, parents, and volunteers.
• Plan and oversee special events related to children and families, including Vacation Bible School, camps, and retreats.
• Follow up with new children and families who visit the church or participate in events.
• Create and maintain a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families into the church.
• Identify and execute ministry and mission opportunities for children to participate in.
• Recruit, develop, deploy, and lead a team of volunteers.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove is seeking a part-time Children’s Minister to lead and grow the church’s kids ministry for grades 1–6, partnering with parents and volunteers.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers, selecting curricula, planning events, and ensuring biblical teaching aligns with church doctrine, while maintaining flexibility in hours and office presence.