Children’s Ministry Leader — Family Discipleship & Growth

Base44; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Minister at First Baptist Arlington will lead elementary ministry and partner with families to disciple children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. You will develop strategy, recruit and mentor volunteers, and align programs with the church’s discipleship pathway.

You will collaborate with staff to create safe, hospitable environments that teach Biblical truth, foster spiritual growth, and connect children and families to a vibrant faith formation pathway.

Qualifications

• Brings maturity and leadership experience to guide a healthy ministry.
• Honors the church heritage while guiding future growth and development.
• Passion for equipping families to cultivate faith at home.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteers.
• Creates engaging, biblically grounded environments for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Children’s Ministry environments, programs, and events.
• Equip parents through training and resources.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders.
• Supervise Children’s Ministry staff and cultivate a healthy ministry culture.
• Evaluate and strengthen existing programs while developing new opportunities for spiritual growth.
• Oversee child safety systems, volunteer screening processes, and ministry procedures.
• Manage curriculum, teaching resources, ministry supplies, and budget responsibilities.
• Collaborate with church staff to align discipleship strategies across generations.
• Foster ministry environments marked by warmth, hospitality, biblical teaching, and spiritual formation.
• Provide pastoral leadership and prayerful care for children, families, volunteers, and staff.

Skills

Experienced Leader

Family Discipleship

Volunteer Development

Team Multiplication

Relational Ministry

Job description

The Children’s Minister at First Baptist Arlington will lead elementary ministry and partner with families to disciple children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. You will develop strategy, recruit and mentor volunteers, and align programs with the church’s discipleship pathway.

You will collaborate with staff to create safe, hospitable environments that teach Biblical truth, foster spiritual growth, and connect children and families to a vibrant faith formation pathway.