Children’s Ministry Direction

First Baptist Church of Athens, TN; Athens (TN); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

First Baptist Church of Athens, TN is seeking a part-time Children’s Ministry Director to lead a growing ministry for Nursery through 5th grade, partnering with families and volunteers to nurture faith and involvement.

The Director will supervise Parents’ Day Out and First School staff, coordinate weekly programming (Sunday School, Children’s Church, AWANA, Kids’ Choir), recruit and train volunteers, and connect the ministry to the life of the church, helping families grow together in faith.

Responsabilidades

• 1. Ministry Leadership and Direction – Provide overall leadership and coordination for the church’s children’s ministries.
• 2. Spiritual Growth and Family Care – Build relationships with children and families, partnering with parents to nurture faith at home.
• 3. Organization & Planning – Plan and coordinate weekly programming (Sunday School, Children’s Church, AWANA, Kids’ Choir) including volunteers, curriculum, and supplies.
• 4. Communication and Administration – Communicate ministry information and needs to parents, volunteers, and church leadership; manage budget considerations.
• 5. First School and Parents’ Day Out – Supervise directors of PDO and First School, and coordinate with church to integrate programs.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR (Part-time):

First Baptist Church of Athens is prayerfully seeking a Children’s Ministry Director to help minister to the families and children of our church. The children’s ministry is experiencing exciting growth as new families join the church and our Wednesday night AWANA programs grows almost weekly. We are eager to invest more time and energy with a Director who be the face of the children’s ministry. This person would provide leadership, direction, and coordination for the children’s ministry of the church–everything from Nursery through 5th grade. The Director will help develop a healthy, effective ministry that supports the spiritual growth of children and families while recruiting, equipping, and encouraging volunteers who serve within the ministry. The Children’s Ministry Director will also serve as the staff supervisor for the directors of the Parents’ Day Out and First School programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Ministry Leadership and Direction
   • a. Provide overall leadership and coordination for the church’s children’s ministries.
   • b. Work with the Pastor to establish goals, priorities, and direction for the children’s ministry.
2. 2. Spiritual Growth and Family Care
   • a. Build meaningful relationships with children and families, seeking to know them, encourage them, pray for them, and help them feel connected to the life of the church.
   • b. Partner with parents and caregivers as the primary spiritual influences in their children’s lives by encouraging, communicating with, and equipping them to nurture faith in the home.
3. 3. Organization & Planning
   • a. Plan and coordinate all children’s ministry weekly programming, including Sunday School, Children’s Church, AWANA, Kids’ Choir, etc. This includes coordinating volunteers, curriculum, and supplies need for weekly ministries.
   • b. Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership for Vacation Bible School, summer activities, and other special events as appropriate.
4. 4. Communication and Administration
   • a. Communicate ministry information, schedules, activities, and needs clearly to parents, volunteers, and the church as appropriate.
   • b. Identify ministry resource and supply needs and work within the established church budget and approval processes.
5. 5. First School and Parents’ Day Out (PDO)
   • a. Serve as the church staff supervisor for the directors of the two programs.
   • b. Serve as the liaison between the two programs and the church, seeking to integrate the programs into the life of the church and connect with families within the program.