Kids Ministry Director: Discipleship & Volunteer Leader

SBC Executive Committee; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Buck Run Kids Ministry, Frankfort, KY, seeks a Part-time Kids Ministry Director to oversee daily operations, volunteer coordination, and relational discipleship for children birth through 5th grade. This hands-on role blends administrative leadership with personal faith-building alongside the church family.

Ideal candidates are early in ministry, eager to grow in practical leadership and relational discipleship, and committed to Buck Run's mission. Regular Sundays and events are required.

Qualifications

• Growing, professed follower of Jesus Christ in agreement with Buck Run's faith statement.
• Love for children and heart for discipleship.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to recruit, lead, and encourage volunteers.
• Clear, proactive communication.
• Willingness to complete Buck Run's background check and policy training.
• Past ministry or children's ministry experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions of Kids Ministry, including records, communications, and supply needs.
• Schedule and coordinate volunteers across all Kids Ministry environments and services.
• Arrange classes, rooms, and curriculum logistics for each service and program.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Kids Ministry events throughout the year.
• Recruit, train, and support Kids Ministry volunteers.
• Build relationships with volunteers that encourage consistency and growth in their own discipleship.
• Ensure volunteer scheduling and processes align with Buck Run's Child & Volunteer Protection Policy.
• Engage directly and relationally with kids in the ministry, becoming a known presence.
• Model and teach biblical truth in age-appropriate ways.
• Partner with parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children.
• Help kids take steps toward knowing and following Jesus.
• Serve alongside the other Kids Ministry Director as a shared leadership team.
• Work under the direction of the Next Gen Pastor, contributing to the broader vision for Next Gen ministries.
• Coordinate with other ministry areas and staff as needed for events and church-wide initiatives.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Discipleship

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Pastoral mindset

Job description

Buck Run Kids Ministry, Frankfort, KY, seeks a Part-time Kids Ministry Director to oversee daily operations, volunteer coordination, and relational discipleship for children birth through 5th grade. This hands-on role blends administrative leadership with personal faith-building alongside the church family.

Ideal candidates are early in ministry, eager to grow in practical leadership and relational discipleship, and committed to Buck Run's mission. Regular Sundays and events are required.