Childrens Pastor/Director

The Heights Baptist Church; Ettrick (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Heights Baptist Church in South Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Children's Pastor/Director to lead the next generation ministry, shaping environments where kids grow in faith and families are partnered in discipleship.

You will recruit, develop volunteers, collaborate with the Preschool Director and the Next Generation Ministry Team, and oversee safe, welcoming ministry operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in theology, ministry, education, or a related field.
• Significant ministry leadership experience in a local church children's or family ministry context may be considered in lieu of specific degree emphasis.
• Seminary education is beneficial but not required.
• A deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and a strong commitment to Christian values.
• Agreement with the theology, mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of The Heights Baptist Church.
• Experience leading or serving within children's ministry or family ministry environments.
• Demonstrates a passion for discipling children and partnering with families.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and relational skills.
• A proven record of recruiting, leading, and developing volunteer teams effectively.
• Ability to work well within a collaborative, team-oriented ministry environment.
• Demonstrates humility, flexibility, initiative, teachability, and a commitment to ministry excellence.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership: Provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership for the children's ministry by creating engaging environments where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of God's Word.
• Ministry Vision and Leadership: Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of children's ministry environments and initiatives, including weekly programming, special events, outreach opportunities, WinShape Camp, and seasonal ministry experiences.
• Parent Partnership: Equip and encourage parents, grandparents, and guardians to be the primary faith trainers in the home by providing practical resources, consistent communication, and intentional support through every stage of childhood.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Development: Recruit, develop, and shepherd volunteer leaders who are passionate about helping children know and follow Jesus.
• Teaching and Discipleship: Teach biblical truths in engaging and age-appropriate ways that help children apply God's Word to their everyday lives.
• Ministry Systems and Safety: Ensure children's ministry environments are safe, welcoming, organized, and well-supported through effective communication, volunteer development, ministry systems, and child safety procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Preschool Director, Next Generation Ministry Team, and church staff to advance a unified discipleship strategy.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with families within the church and the surrounding community through outreach opportunities, ministry events, school engagement, and personal connections.
• General responsibilities: Direct report to the Next Generation Pastor; oversee Administrative Assistant and volunteers; collaborate across ministries; participate in staff and planning meetings; support church-wide initiatives.

Skills

Ministry leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Communication

Collaboration

Discipleship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Seminary education beneficial

Job description

Location: The Heights Baptist Church, South Chesterfield, VA
Position Type: Full-time
Denomination: Southern Baptist

About Us

The Heights Baptist Church is a vibrant and growing Christian community committed to building
relationships that help all people know and follow Jesus Christ. We believe the next generation
matters now and are passionate about investing in children and families through engaging, gospel-centered ministry environments.
The Children's Pastor/Director will serve as part of the Next Generation Ministry Team, helping
children and families take meaningful next steps in following Jesus Christ. This position plays an
important role in creating a ministry culture where friends become family and where children, parents,
and volunteers are encouraged and equipped to grow in their faith together.

Key Responsibilities

• Spiritual Leadership: Provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership for the children's ministry by creating engaging environments where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding of God's Word. Model a Christ-centered life while investing in the spiritual growth and development of children, families, and volunteer leaders.
• Ministry Vision and Leadership: Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of children's ministry environments and initiatives, including weekly programming, special events, outreach opportunities, WinShape Camp, and seasonal ministry experiences.
• Parent Partnership: Equip and encourage parents, grandparents, and guardians to be the primary faith trainers in the home by providing practical resources, consistent communication, and intentional support through every stage of childhood. Work intentionally to create alignment between church ministry and home discipleship so families are consistently encouraged in their faith journey throughout the week.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Development: Recruit, develop, and shepherd volunteer leaders who are passionate about helping children know and follow Jesus. Build a healthy volunteer culture where leaders feel equipped, encouraged, valued, and connected to the mission of the church.
• Teaching and Discipleship: Teach biblical truths in engaging and age-appropriate ways that help children apply God's Word to their everyday lives. Foster ministry environments that encourage worship, discipleship, prayer, evangelism, and lifelong faith development.
• Ministry Systems and Safety: Ensure children's ministry environments are safe, welcoming, organized, and well-supported through effective communication, volunteer development, ministry systems, and child safety procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Preschool Director, Next Generation Ministry Team, and church staff to advance a unified discipleship strategy that aligns with the mission, vision, and core values of The Heights Baptist Church.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with families within the church and the surrounding community through outreach opportunities, ministry events, school engagement, and personal connections.

General Responsibilities

• Direct report to the Next Generation Pastor.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant and ministry volunteers.
• Work in close collaboration with the Preschool Director and broader Next Generation Ministry Team to provide continuity and alignment across ministries.
• Help support and advance the overall vision and discipleship strategy of the Next Generation Ministry at The Heights Baptist Church.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, leadership meetings, and ministry planning meetings.
• Maintain a collaborative team spirit by supporting church-wide ministry initiatives and assisting other ministry areas when needed.
• Participate in ministerial responsibilities as assigned by the executive staff leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Next Generation Pastor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in theology, ministry, education, or a related field.
• Significant ministry leadership experience in a local church children's or family ministry context may be considered in lieu of specific degree emphasis.
• Seminary education is beneficial but not required.
• A deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and a strong commitment to Christian values.
• Agreement with the theology, mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of The Heights Baptist Church.
• Experience leading or serving within children's ministry or family ministry environments.
• Demonstrates a passion for discipling children and partnering with families.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and relational skills.
• A proven record of recruiting, leading, and developing volunteer teams effectively.
• Ability to work well within a collaborative, team-oriented ministry environment.
• Demonstrates humility, flexibility, initiative, teachability, and a commitment to ministry excellence.

Schedule and Expectations

• This is a full-time ministry position that includes regular Sunday morning, Wednesday evening, and occasional weekend ministry responsibilities.
• The regular office and ministry schedule is generally Monday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as regular days off, except for special events, ministry activities, or seasonal programming needs.
• The Children's Pastor/Director is expected to maintain a flexible schedule that supports ministry events, volunteer development, family engagement, and church-wide initiatives.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.