Children's Pastor​/Director

The Heights Baptist Church in South Chesterfield, Virginia, is a vibrant and growing Southern Baptist church committed to building relationships to help all people know and follow Jesus Christ. We believe the next generation matters now. The Children's Pastor/Director serves on our Next Generation Ministry Team to help children and families take meaningful steps in following Jesus Christ.

• Spiritual leadership:
  Create engaging, Christ-centered ministry environments and model a life shaped by God's Word.
• Ministry vision and leadership:
  Lead children's ministry strategy, weekly programming, special events, outreach, Win Shape Camp, and seasonal ministry experiences.
• Parent partnership:
  Equip parents, grandparents, and guardians as primary faith trainers with practical resources, communication, and ongoing support.
• Volunteer development:
  Recruit, develop, shepherd, and encourage a healthy team of children's ministry volunteers.
• Teaching and discipleship:
  Teach age-appropriate biblical truth that supports worship, prayer, evangelism, and lifelong discipleship.
• Systems and safety:
  Maintain safe, welcoming, organized ministry environments, volunteer training, and child-safety procedures.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with the Preschool Director, Next Generation Ministry Team, and church staff to advance a unified discipleship strategy.
• Community engagement:
  Build relationships with families through outreach, events, schools, and personal connections.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in theology, ministry, education, or a related field. Significant church ministry leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree emphasis. Seminary education is beneficial but not required. Candidates must have a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ, agree with the theology and mission of The Heights Baptist Church, and demonstrate experience in children's or family ministry, strong communication and leadership, effective volunteer development, and humility, flexibility, initiative, and teachability.

Full-time position with regular Sunday morning and Wednesday evening responsibilities. Normal office and ministry schedule is generally Monday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday normally off except for events and ministry needs. Competitive salary and benefits include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, and professional development.