Children's Ministry Director

WFIL AM and Salem Interactive Media; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Marietta, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time Children's Ministry Director to lead and grow its children's programs. The ideal candidate will have a heart for ministry, strong organizational skills, and experience in team building. This role involves overseeing various children’s programs and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for families.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of children’s ministry or equivalent experience in a church.
• Training or education in childhood development is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Visionary Oversight

Creative Program Promotion

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. The ideal candidate will have a heart for reaching children for Christ, and the ability to build and unite current and future staff while demonstrating 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, exemplifying godly character, a servant’s heart, and teamwork. The ability to promote and administer creative programs appealing to both churched and unchurched families is required.

The children’s programs overseen by this position include:

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

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

Preferred but not required qualifications include:

• 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 comparable or larger size
• Training or education in childhood development