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OVERVIEW:

Develop and oversee First Baptist’s objectives for our children from birth through 12th grade.

Partner with parents, volunteers, and other ministry leaders to pastor our children in this challenging generation.

Be a creative, dynamic shepherd to whom our children and youth will bond and seek out for Biblical encouragement and counsel.

OUR CHURCH’S PHILOSOPHY:

We believe that all believers are charged with commending the works of God from one generation to another (Deut. 6:4-9, Ps 145:3-4). Though Christian parents play the lead role in raising the next generation, our church staff and volunteers are excited to collaborate with a pastor to grow youth who love and worship the Lord.

The children’s minister will oversee & implement a ministry strategy laboring toward this end.

Job Description

OBJECTIVES:

1. Love and mentor our children and youth to have a relationship with Jesus, to faithfully make wise decisions, to respect themselves and others, and to participate in the life and ministry of the church.
2. Help our children and youth to transform Biblical truths into deep, personal and life-transforming convictions.
3. Develop and oversee ministry – birth through 12th grade – including management and care of volunteers.
4. Envision and execute a strategic mission plan to reach children, youth, and families of our community.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUNDAYS:

• Develop and execute Sunday morning children’s ministry.
• Prepare teaching materials and equipment.
• Ensure children’s ministry is fully staffed and trained.
• Preaching at “Children’s Church”

YOUTH:

• Shepherd our youth with Christ-like love and Biblical truth.
• Develop and oversee Sunday morning Christian education.
• Develop and oversee activities that foster youth community, peer outreach, and missions and community service.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

• Prepare our church to reach out to the anticipated influx of new families to the community.
• Outreach and serve children and families in the community through our own ministries and with Child Evangelism Fellowship.
• Outreach and serve youth and families in the community

LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION:

• Oversee systems for safety, background checks, security procedures, and cleanliness.
• Communicate regularly to keep our families, church leaders, and community up-to-date with opportunities, events, and changes.
• Prepare budgets and plans; report to lead pastor and church leaders.

PARTNER WITH PARENTS:

• Build friendships with parents and children and connect with them regularly
• Share appropriate resources to help parents raise up their children in the Lord
• Plan and execute joyful, creative events and activities for children and youth outside of Sunday mornings (i.e. – outings, VBS, etc.)
• Coordinate non-Sunday childcare during church events to free parents to participate, such as prayer meetings, worship nights, fundraisers, etc.

MEMBER LIFE:

• In addition to ministry, we would love our children and youth minister to participate in the life of First Baptist with other members.