Children’s Ministry Leader | Discipleship & Outreach

First Baptist Church; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church (FBC) in Leland, NC is seeking a full-time Children’s Minister to lead a holistic ministry for children from birth through 5th grade. The role emphasizes evangelism, discipleship, and strong family engagement within a growing church community.

The minister will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate weekly programming, and ensure clear communication with families and staff while prioritizing SBC curricula and materials.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate traits consistent with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate submission and obedience to Christ and church leadership.
• Demonstrate love for the church, the community, and the ministry.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a robust ministry for children birth – 5th grade, including flagship evangelism and discipleship weekly through the school year.
• Oversee Sunday School, summer camps, VBS, community outreach, fellowship events, and fundraising as needed.
• Recruit, train, and empower a ministry-specific volunteer team of adults; schedule childcare workers for Sunday mornings and other programming.
• Build relationships with children and parents; promote ministry to families; maintain clear communication with children, parents, and volunteers.
• Be prepared for all ministry events; arrive early; communicate availability to office staff; prioritize SBC curricula and approved materials.

Job description

First Baptist Church (FBC) in Leland, NC is seeking a full-time Children’s Minister to lead a holistic ministry for children from birth through 5th grade. The role emphasizes evangelism, discipleship, and strong family engagement within a growing church community.

The minister will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate weekly programming, and ensure clear communication with families and staff while prioritizing SBC curricula and materials.