Kids Ministry Director: Discipleship & Volunteer Growth

Nashville Baptist Association; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Hermitage is seeking a full-time Children’s Minister to lead and shepherd K–5th grade students and their families, cultivating a gospel-centered Kids Ministry aligned with the church’s mission. The role includes recruiting and developing volunteers, strengthening ministry systems, and partnering with families while collaborating with church staff to support next-generation ministries.

A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred and at least three years of church staff experience are

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of church staff experience in a family or next-generation ministry context.
• Ability to lead and grow volunteer-driven ministries.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or further education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shepherd Kids Ministry (K–5th grade) and families.
• Recruit and develop volunteers for ministry areas.
• Strengthen ministry systems and processes.
• Collaborate with church staff to support next-generation ministries.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Hope Hermitage is seeking a full-time Children’s Minister to lead and shepherd K–5th grade students and their families, cultivating a gospel-centered Kids Ministry aligned with the church’s mission. The role includes recruiting and developing volunteers, strengthening ministry systems, and partnering with families while collaborating with church staff to support next-generation ministries.

A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred and at least three years of church staff experience are