Children's Ministry Director

Wavaam; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing church in Marietta, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director to lead and expand its vibrant children's programs. The ideal candidate will have a heart for children, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering relationships that guide kids in their faith journey. This role involves overseeing various children's ministries, engaging volunteers, and developing creative programs for families in the community.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of children’s ministry experience.
• Proven track record in visionary oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Sunday Morning Ministries for 150+ children.
• Manage Wednesday Evening Ministries for 50+ children.
• Lead Annual Backyard Bible Clubs and Junior Camp.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Bible

Job description

Community Bible Church
Marietta, Pennsylvania, United States

Community Bible Church (CBC) is seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director who aims to launch kids into a lifetime of following Jesus Christ through caring, Christ-centered relationships and teaching. We have a strong children’s ministry known as CBC Kids, serving children from birth through fifth grade with approximately 250 volunteers. We desire a leader who has a heart for reaching children for Christ, can build and unite staff, and demonstrates strong organizational skills. A proven track record in visionary oversight, team building, and equipping is essential. The candidate must be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ, exhibiting godly character, a servant’s heart, and teamwork. They should be capable of promoting and managing creative programs appealing to both churched and unchurched families.

The children’s programs overseen by this role include:

1. Sunday Morning Ministries: Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary programs (150+ children)
2. Wednesday Evening Ministries: Children’s programs for third through fifth grade (50+ children) and childcare (5+ children)
3. Annual Backyard Bible Clubs for kindergarten through third grade
4. Annual week-long Junior Camp overnight camp for third through fifth grade (90+ children)

Located in Marietta, Pennsylvania, CBC serves Lancaster, York, and Dauphin Counties, with a regional population of approximately 1,000,000. The area is economically stable, growing, and full of young families. We aim to be a place where Loving God, Loving Others, and Reaching Out guide all we do. With a 70+ year history, CBC seeks to shape its ministry for future generations while honoring its rich heritage. The church has a casual atmosphere welcoming everyone.

Preferred but not required qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Bible from an accredited Evangelical College or Seminary
• Two or more years of children’s ministry or equivalent experience in a church of similar or larger size
• Training or education in childhood development