Kids Minister

Disciple Leaders; Bryant (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Disciple Leaders is seeking a Kids Minister to oversee all programs for ISBC Kids ministry. You will lead teaching, mentoring, and worship experiences, while aligning with the church’s gospel-centered vision.

You will recruit and train volunteers, develop a comprehensive strategy, and partner with senior staff to grow children and families in Christ. This role emphasizes spiritual leadership and discipleship.

Qualifications

• Engaging teacher with a strong biblical background who agrees with Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and ISBC core values.
• Spiritual maturity evidenced by prayer, biblical study and meditation, confession, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and dependence on God.
• Gifts in pastor, teaching, leadership, and encouragement/exhortation as described in scripture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain teaching/mentoring schedule rooted in scripture.
• Create vision and strategy for children’s ministry aligned with the church’s vision.
• Coach and mentor staff and volunteers to ensure biblically sound instruction.
• Lead children in worship experiences and age-appropriate learning opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers for activities and ministries.
• Mentor volunteer leaders in their spiritual growth and balanced Christian walks.
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to saturate the community with the gospel.
• Develop and manage a yearly budget for the ministry.
• Create accountability and measurable ministry outcomes.
• Perform other pastoral duties as assigned.

Skills

Engaging teacher

Biblical foundation

Pastoral leadership

Discipleship focus

Job description

Kids Minister

Direct Supervisor: Associate Pastor

Team Members: Kids Ministry staff, Student Ministry staff, and Family Ministry team.

Scope: Oversee all programs and personnel for ISBC Kids ministry in order to fulfill the mission of the church.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of teaching and mentoring that is rooted in scripture and fulfills the purposes in 2 Timothy 3:16.
• Develop overall vision and strategy for the children's ministry in alignment with the church's vision in order to see children and their parents come to know Christ and grow as disciples of Christ.
• Provide coaching, evaluation and mentoring to children's ministry staff and volunteers to ensure consistent, biblically sound, and Spirit-led instruction to the ministry. Empower lay-leaders to use their gifts within our church.
• Lead children in learning to experience God in worship by providing age appropriate opportunities for worship and learning. This includes helping adult leaders to plan and implement Sunday morning worship experiences.
• Recruit, train, equip, and lead volunteers to minister to children and their parents. This will include but is not limited to LifeGroups on Sunday morning Midweek activities on Wednesday nights; and other activities throughout the year.
• Mentor and disciple volunteer leaders so that they are growing in their relationship with the Lord and have a balanced Christian walk as evidenced by their participation in adult worship and discipleship opportunities.
• Work with the Senior Pastor and other ministerial staff to develop a coordinated and comprehensive strategy for saturating our community with the gospel. This will include events and activities both on and off campus throughout the year.
• Develop and submit a yearly budget and monitor expenses so that the ministry stays within the budget guidelines approved by the church.
• Create accountability and goals for desired ministry outcomes. Ensure adequate and timely planning for ministry.
• Perform other pastoral duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Engaging teacher, with a strong biblical background, who agrees with Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and ISBC core values.
• Sincere and mature disciple of Jesus Christ as evidenced by a deeply committed life of prayer, biblical study and meditation, confession, empowering of the Holy Spirit, and dependency on God.
• Possessing the spiritual gifts of pastor (Eph. 4: 11), teaching (1 Cor. 12:28, Rome 12:7, Eph 4:11), leading (Rome 12:8), and encouragement/exhortation (Rome 12:8).
• Character, leadership style, and lifestyle as depicted in scripture (1 Timothy 3:2-4; Titus 1:7-9; Matthew 9:36; Acts 20: 17-20; Philippians 2:5-8).