Children's Ministry Director

Fbcsaltillo; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fbcsaltillo is looking for a Children’s Ministry Director to lead and grow the ministry for birth to 5th-grade children and their families. The candidate will develop programs that help children grow spiritually and organize activities within the community.

Key responsibilities include teaching, recruiting volunteers, and maintaining effective communication within the church. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children, be self-motivated, and possess leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Maintain a growing relationship with Christ.
• Passion for spiritual outreach and discipleship.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Self-motivated to create programs and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach children weekly in worship settings.
• Develop programming for Sunday and Wednesday.
• Provide care to children in times of need.
• Recruit and train volunteer leaders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in children’s ministry

Job description

Job Title: Children’s Ministry Director

Employee Status: Full Time

Reports to: Lead Pastor

The Children’s Ministry Director should effectively lead birth-5th grade children and their families to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• Maintain a growing relationship with Christ.
• Have a passion and vision for spiritual outreach and discipleship of children and their families.
• Willingness to learn, to grow, to follow, and to be held accountable.
• Desire to work as a team by relating to and working with others.
• Have a calling from God and experience in children’s ministry.
• Self-motivated and organized to create and implement ideas, programs, and experiences.
• Listen effectively and communicate clearly, both orally and written.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and maintain office hours set by the Lead Pastor.

Responsibilities

SHEPHERD

• Teach children on a weekly basis in Kids’ Worship and mid-week settings.
• Develop weekly programming for Sunday and Wednesday worship opportunities for children.
• Maintain effective follow-up strategies with members and guests.
• Provide care to children and families in times of spiritual, emotional, or physical need.

LEADER

• Recruit, train, lead, and evaluate volunteer leaders.
• Oversee organization, administration, and supervision of all aspects of the Children’s Ministry.
• Maintain communication with staff, other ministries at FBCS, and the congregation about the Children’s Ministry.
• Oversee the budget of the Children’s Ministry.
• Lead the Preschool and Children’s Committees for active service within the ministries.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

CREATIVE

• Develop a disciple-making strategy for the Children’s Ministry in concert with FBCS.
• Develop and implement monthly and yearly activities for the ongoing spiritual growth of children and their families.
• Seek opportunities to serve the local community and schools.
• Discover and empower children and adults to use their spiritual gifts.

Key Programming

• Sundays — Sunday School, Kids’ Worship, and extended session.
• Wednesdays — mid-week worship opportunities for preschool and children.
• Additional — monthly activities, summer camps (preschool and children), and VBS