Children’s Ministry Pastor: Discipleship Leader for Kids

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia, seeks a Children’s Pastor to cast vision, lead birth-5th grade ministry, and partner with families to help children know, love, and follow Jesus.

The role emphasizes discipleship, volunteer development, safe environments, and collaboration with other ministries to extend gospel-centered outreach to the community, while managing budgets and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Calling to children’s ministry and discipleship.
• Agreement with the doctrine and mission of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree (ministry-related) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for children’s ministry aligned with MPBC’s mission.
• Lead all children’s ministry environments, including Sunday mornings, midweek programs, and events.
• Ensure teaching is biblically sound, age-appropriate, and gospel-centered.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd a strong team of volunteers.
• Prepare families to be primary disciplers of their children and provide resources.
• Oversee safety policies, budget, and ministry resources.
• Collaborate with other ministries to engage the broader church and community.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ministry-related)

Job description

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia, seeks a Children’s Pastor to cast vision, lead birth-5th grade ministry, and partner with families to help children know, love, and follow Jesus.

The role emphasizes discipleship, volunteer development, safe environments, and collaboration with other ministries to extend gospel-centered outreach to the community, while managing budgets and safety procedures.