Generation Children's Director

The Next Gen Director for Children (birth – 5th grade) will provide biblical leadership to children and parents at Community Bible Church. He or she is a relational, visionary shepherd who is grounded deeply in God’s Word and committed to partnering with parents as the primary disciple makers in their family. Their primary objective will be to shepherd children by using Scripture as his primary curriculum;

coach, encourage and equip gospel partners (i.e., volunteers); and support and equip parents. He knows names, values personal stories and sets the example as a disciple maker. He is able to minister to children and parents across the spectrum from celebration to suffering. Comfortable in both the classroom and the playground, he will model relational, intentional discipleship among the next generation, preparing children and parents to walk faithfully with Jesus for the entirety of their lives.

• This responsibility is a blend of proactive and reactive work
• High, relational touch points with people, Spirit-led encounters
• Provide leadership, coaching, equipping and encouragement to the preschool coordinator
• Implement a biblical scope and sequence that dictates curriculum choices designed to engage children with gospel-centered truth in age-appropriate, creative ways
• Recruit, lead, equip and shepherd a team of committed gospel partners who desire to see children know, love and follow Jesus
• Establish team coordinators and ministry leads to help build leaders and streamline ministry effectiveness
• Create and nurture a culture of accountability, commitment, excellence and growth among gospel partners
• Ensure all policies related to child safety and ministry operations are regularly updated, implemented and enforced
• Expected to attend and participate in worship gathered weekly

• Responsible for working together with the student pastor and the members of the “strengthening families” team to develop a clear strategy for encouraging and strengthening family dynamics and rhythms around the gospel
• Partner with the congregational care pastor to oversee baptisms and the baptism process when children are involved
• Provide care and encouragement related to parent commissioning
• Plan and lead events that build relationships and foster community among our families

• Onboard new gospel partners to the community:
  Kids team and invest in their development through coaching, encouragement, accountability, empowering, etc.
• Develop a strategy to move each gospel partner to their highest potential as servants of Jesus (e.g., from contributing members to missional disciples)
• Develop a healthy communication rhythm through emails, text messages, phone calls, short videos, etc., to inform, encourage and develop

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the next generation children’s director:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s level seminary education (or higher) (preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of previous pastoral experience (preferred)
• Experience in volunteer development, family ministry and creating engaging, gospel-centered environments for kids
• Willingness to pursue EFCA Credentialing or Ordination at some point

• Old School Teaching Values:
  Skilled in communicating biblical truth through relational and engaging teaching
• Word-Focused:
  Strong understanding of Scripture with the ability to teach deep, foundational truths in a way that children can understand
• Parent-Engaging:
  Ability to partner with and equip parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes
• Connection-Focused Events:
  Skilled at designing and leading events that build intentional relationships
• High Expectations:
  Capable of motivating and challenging others—adults and children alike—to pursue excellence and spiritual growth

• Relational:
  Prioritizes people—kids, parents, gospel partners and guests—above programs or processes
• Inviting & Fun:
  Joyful, warm, and able to create a welcoming, engaging environment for all ages
• Word-Focused:
  Deep personal commitment to the authority of Scripture and to faithfully teaching God’s Word
• Encouraging & Empowering:
  Invested in helping parents grow in confidence and effectiveness as spiritual leaders in their homes
• Intentional & Community-Oriented:
  Passionate about fostering meaningful relationships within the church family