Children’s Director – Bi-Vocational

Community Baptist Church is seeking a faithful, energetic Director to help lead our children ages three through 5th grade and partner with families to build a strong Biblical foundation. If you know Jesus, excel at building teams of volunteers and parents, and have a calling for children’s ministry, we want to hear from you!

The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible to the Pastor, through the leadership of the Minister of Youth, for assisting church ministry organizations to develop a comprehensive discipleship ministry for children ages 3 through 5th grade.

• Demonstrate a deep sense of God’s calling to the Gospel Ministry.
• A specific goal of making disciples and training children in the gospel.
• Be a member at Community Baptist Church, or become a Church member upon accepting the Church’s call to minister.
• Review and affirm The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 in its entirety as the provided Community Baptist Church Statement of Faith.
• If a candidate is married or has minor children; spouse and children must join and attend Community Baptist Church.
• Ensure that any personal social media presence is free of content containing alcohol, drugs, immodest clothing, or unclean speech.
• 2 Corinthians 6:3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
• Adhere to the CBC Church Staff Code of Ethics

• Work with the Minister of Youth in providing resource materials for children and volunteers, with a priority placed on scripture memorization.
• 2 Timothy 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
• Be able to clearly communicate and teach the Bible.
• Assist in enlisting, training and giving guidance to the children’s ministry volunteers.
• Responsible for planning/overseeing all Children’s Outreach Events.
• Consult Pastor and Minister of Youth, as needed.
• Recruit volunteers as needed for planning, executing, and cleaning up from all Children’s Outreach Events.
• Attend Children’s Outreach Events.
• Responsible for making sure all volunteers have background checks before working with any children or youth.
• Prepare and submit an annual ministry budget to the Stewardship Committee, and adhere to those budget requirements. Consult with the Stewardship Committee and Treasurer, as needed for guidance and questions.
• Develop a Plan of Outreach for the fiscal year to include all Children’s Outreach Events and utilizing social media to highlight the Children’s Ministry and their Outreach Events.
• Provide appropriate information to parents of children related to parenting and supporting children’s ministries.
• Intentionally build strong relationships with the parents/guardians of the children in the Children’s ministry.
• Develop their own plan of retention for when children are absent from church.
• Example: send a card, text, or email to the parent expressing that the child was missed and sharing an encouraging scripture.
• Work with other ministry heads in the use of ministry materials, equipment, supplies, and space for children’s events.
• Keep informed on the latest materials and methods related to children’s ministry and implement as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Pastor.