Children's Ministry Director & Visionary Leader

Crosswalk.com, Ltd.; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church Grove City in Grove City, OH is seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director/Pastor to disciple, train, equip, and send the next generation. The role includes providing vision, direct leadership, and outreach to engage the community with the Gospel, while guiding families to participate in worship together.

The position requires a mature faith, prior leadership of children’s ministry, and a heart for discipleship. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strong spiritual leadership.
• Experience leading children’s ministry, including teaching and discipleship.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direct leadership of the Children’s Ministry, reaching, teaching, and equipping children and families.
• Develop and promote ministry outreach to engage the community with the Gospel.
• Oversee UPWARD Sports ministry in partnership with other staff.
• Encourage families to attend Sunday services together.
• Monitor ministry effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to align children’s ministry with the church’s mission.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discipleship

Volunteer development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry/biblical studies

Job description

First Baptist Church Grove City in Grove City, OH is seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director/Pastor to disciple, train, equip, and send the next generation. The role includes providing vision, direct leadership, and outreach to engage the community with the Gospel, while guiding families to participate in worship together.

The position requires a mature faith, prior leadership of children’s ministry, and a heart for discipleship. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.