Children’s Director – Bi-Vocational Part Time

Community Baptist Church is seeking a faithful, energetic Director to help lead our children ages three through 5th grade and partner with families to build a strong Biblical foundation. If you know Jesus, excel at building teams of volunteers and parents, and have a calling for children’s ministry, we want to hear from you! To apply, please email your resume to [email protected] by November 30, 2026

Director of Children’s Ministry 

Principal Function: 

The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible to the Pastor, through the leadership of the Minister of Youth, for assisting 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. 

● 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; 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 

Responsibilities: 

● Work with the Minister of Youth in providing resource materials for children and volunteers, with a priority placed on scripture memorization. ○ 2 Timothy 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that 

leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus 

● 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 Youth, as needed 

○ Recruit volunteers as needed for planning, executing, and cleaning up from 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 utilizing 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.