Director of Children's Ministry
We are currently taking applications for a director of children's ministry. Read the position description and if this seems like a good fit for you, apply online today using the form at the bottom of this page!
Position Summary
The Director of Children’s Ministry is a part-time position responsible for investing in the children of Pea Ridge Baptist Church and their parents/guardians on the journey to becoming mature followers of Jesus Christ. This individual leads our church’s ministries to families with children from birth to fifth grade.
The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for developing and maintaining a Christ-centered environment through which children and families grow to be disciples who walk with Jesus. This individual is a member of the church staff and reports directly to the pastor.
Qualifications
The Director of Children’s Ministry must be a fully devoted follower of Jesus who has a committed spiritual life, is grounded in Scripture, demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit, and has a strong desire to work with members of the church. This individual must be able to create, lead, and grow a well-rounded, biblically grounded ministry; recruit, train, and organize volunteers; and work successfully as a team member with other church staff and lay leaders.
The Director of Children’s Ministry must have excellent organizational and developmental skills, have a caring nature, and be able to listen to and communicate successfully with a broad range of people, but particularly with children and their parents/guardians.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Pay
$200 per week
Schedule
Approximately 10 hours a week, which includes some evening and weekend hours. (Current children’s ministry times are Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.)
Position Summary
The Director of Children’s Ministry is a part-time position responsible for investing in the children of Pea Ridge Baptist Church and their parents/guardians on the journey to becoming mature followers of Jesus Christ. This individual leads our church’s ministries to families with children from birth to fifth grade.
The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for developing and maintaining a Christ-centered environment through which children and families grow to be disciples who walk with Jesus. This individual is a member of the church staff and reports directly to the pastor.
Qualifications
The Director of Children’s Ministry must be a fully devoted follower of Jesus who has a committed spiritual life, is grounded in Scripture, demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit, and has a strong desire to work with members of the church. This individual must be able to create, lead, and grow a well-rounded, biblically grounded ministry; recruit, train, and organize volunteers; and work successfully as a team member with other church staff and lay leaders.
The Director of Children’s Ministry must have excellent organizational and developmental skills, have a caring nature, and be able to listen to and communicate successfully with a broad range of people, but particularly with children and their parents/guardians.
Responsibilities
- Be present Sundays and Wednesdays to lead ministries and interact with kids and families.
- Work with parents/guardians to help them disciple children.
- Be prepared to teach as needed.
- Attend church council meetings as requested.
- Attend church staff meetings and be prepared to report how God is working in the children’s ministry, as well as plans for the near future.
- Develop a vision for children’s ministry (children K-5 and their families) that is consistent with the church’s vision.
- Communicate this vision consistently to the church, to families involved in the ministry and to volunteers.
- With input from the pastor, volunteers, and parents, choose and implement appropriate Bible curriculum for each age group.
- Recruit, screen, train and retain volunteers for check-in, infant nursery, preschool and grade school with a focus on casting vision, team building, delegating, encouraging and challenging those involved in the ministry. (Requesting help from church members and staff and use of outside resources is encouraged.)
- Develop and coordinate scheduling with volunteers to obtain a balance of consistency and time to recharge.
- Work with volunteer teams to plan, organize and oversee special ministry events such as family fun times, vacation Bible school and outreach efforts.
- Lead efforts to reach unchurched and unsaved children, teens and families.
- Maintain strong connections with the West Virginia Baptist Convention and the children and family resources it provides.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience and training working with children and families
- Valid Driver’s License and able to drive passenger van
- Successful background check
- Proficient with electronic communication and social media
- Well organized and maintains neat workplace environment
Pay
$200 per week
Schedule
Approximately 10 hours a week, which includes some evening and weekend hours. (Current children’s ministry times are Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.)