Director of Children's Ministry

Description

The Director of Children’s Ministry provides spiritual and operational leadership for FBA’s ministry to children in grades K-5, creating a Christ-centered environment where children hear the Gospel, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and are connected to the life of the church.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.      Provide spiritual and operational leadership for Children’s Ministry in alignment with FBA’s mission

2.      Plan, oversee, and evaluate a comprehensive ministry for children in grades K-5

3.      Ensure biblical teaching, curriculum, and discipleship are consistent with Scripture and FBA’s Statement of Faith

4.      Oversee Sunday School, missions education, VBS or equivalent programming, music, events, and other ministry opportunities

5.      Create a welcoming environment that connects children and families to the life of FBA

6.      Recruit, train, equip, and lead staff and volunteers with clear expectations, accountability, and encouragement

7.      Develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, follow-up, and engagement with children and families

8.      Develop annual ministry goals, programming, calendar, and budget requests.

9.      Collaborate with FBA ministries and departments to support church-wide programs, events, and initiatives

Requirement

1.      Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ

2.      Must align with FBA’s Statement of Faith, beliefs, mission, and values

3.      Must be a current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment

4.      Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field strongly preferred

5.      Previous experience serving or leading in Children’s Ministry required

6.      Demonstrated ability to lead staff and recruit, train, and equip volunteers

7.      Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal, written, and presentation skills

8.      Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range ministry goals, programs, and procedures

9.      Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

10. Must support and model FBA’s culture and service expectations, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and 3M Strategy