Children's Pastor​/Children's Ministry Director

Pastor (Bi-vocational)

Position Overview
We are prayerfully seeking a bi-vocational pastor to lead our church family in worship, discipleship, and outreach. The pastor will serve as both shepherd and teacher—encouraging believers, equipping the church for ministry, and reaching the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Primary Responsibilities

• Faithfully preach and teach the whole Word of God.
• Provide pastoral care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Lead and nurture spiritual growth within the congregation.
• Engage actively in community outreach and local missions.
• Offer leadership and vision to help the church grow in faith and service.

Qualifications

• A clear calling to pastoral ministry and a heart for small-church ministry.
• Agreement with the beliefs and mission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Strong communication and relational skills.
• Experience in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care preferred.
• Bi-vocational flexibility and commitment to long-term ministry encouraged.

Position Summary:

The Children’s Pastor or Children’s Ministry Director leads a vibrant and engaging ministry for children from birth through 6th grade. This role partners with families to nurture lifelong faith in Jesus Christ through age-appropriate teaching, relational discipleship, dynamic outreach, and meaningful acts of service within the local community. With a strong emphasis on outreach ministry, creative worship experiences, and family-centered events this leader helps children and families take next steps toward connection, growth, and service in Christ.

This role is a key contributor to the broader mission of Grace Life, working collaboratively with church staff and ministries to foster unity across generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ministry Leadership & Weekly Environments:
  Lead all aspects of Sunday and midweek children’s ministry, including early childhood, elementary, and preteen environments.
• Design and lead a high-energy, age-appropriate Kids Church worship experience that helps children encounter God through music, Scripture, media, and interaction.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and spiritually rich experience for all children.

Volunteer Recruitment & Development

• Identify, train, and support a growing team of volunteers who serve in children’s ministry.
• Empower and equip volunteers to lead with excellence, warmth, and consistency.
• Cultivate a culture of encouragement, teamwork, and spiritual maturity among leaders.
• Schedule volunteers and provide clear communication, support, and appreciation.

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Lead efforts to engage children and families beyond the walls of the church, building bridges to the broader community.
• Develop creative outreach strategies that meet families where they are—through sports, seasonal events, service opportunities, or partnerships with local schools and organizations.
• Inspire the broader church through visible, invitational, and outward-facing children’s ministry efforts that model hospitality, creativity, and community engagement.

Family Events & Milestone Ministry

• Plan and lead family-friendly events that build a connection between the church and home (e.g., Fall Fest, family worship nights, Christmas outreach, parenting workshops).
• Create consistent engagement opportunities with families—in the church, in child care, and in the community—to build relationships, trust, and partnership in discipleship.
• Provide tools and resources for parents as the primary disciple rs in the home.

Safety, Systems, & Communication

• Ensure safety policies and background checks are updated and strictly followed.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents and volunteers through regular emails, social media, and in-person interactions.
• Manage ministry budget and track attendance and engagement data to guide future planning.

Church Integration & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a unified member of the Grace Life Staff Team, actively participating in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events.
• Collaborate with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment, shared vision, and a spirit of partnership across generations and departments.
• Encoura…