Director of Children’s Ministry

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

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a deep sense of God's calling to the Gospel Ministry.
• Lead with 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,  the 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 (will be provided with a copy before hiring)

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Minister of Education in providing resource materials for children and volunteers, with a priority placed on scripture memorization.
• 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 Education, as needed
  • Recruit volunteers as needed for planning, executing, and cleaning upfrom 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 utilize 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.

If you believe God is calling you to serve in this position, please send your resume to childrensearch@cbcmaylene.org.