Elementary Kids Minister Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an Elementary Kids Minister to lead our ministry for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. He/she will champion our church’s vision by investing in children, equipping volunteers, and developing parents as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about helping children know and follow Jesus
• Committed to equipping parents as the primary disciplers of their children
• A gifted leader who can recruit, develop, and empower volunteers
• An engaging communicator who teaches God’s Word with clarity and enthusiasm
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and events
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a healthy staff culture
• Personally growing in Christ and committed to biblical community

What You’ll Do

As the Elementary Kids Minister, you will:

• Pursue Christ and biblical community
• Lead and serve your own family well, including walking the Legacy Path at home
• Assist in ministerial care, including shepherding the church through counseling and hospital visits
• Develop annual goals, calendar, and budget for the Kids Ministry
• Champion Milestones 1, 2 & 3, integrating them deeply into every area of ministry  
• Equip parents to walk the Legacy Path at home
• Coordinate with the Student and Adult Ministries to effectively make disciples
• Develop and lead a robust Elementary Ministry volunteer team, including recruitment, development, resourcing, and consistent coaching
• Develop and maintain an effective Life Group discipleship strategy for K-5th grades
• Oversee an effective Preteen 5th-grade ministry transition to Student Ministry
• Develop and lead Elementary and Kids Ministry events (VBS, Jingle Jam, Summer Camp, 4th/5th Grade Retreat, Bible presentation, etc.)
• Counsel children who have professed Christ as Lord
• Provide oversight to all Sunday and Wednesday Elementary Kids Ministry programming
• Provide oversight to the Champions Club Ministry for children with special needs
• Manage Elementary Kids Ministry welcome teams for Sundays and Wednesdays
• Assist with the oversight and coordination of paid childcare workers
• Evaluate facility needs and make recommendations regarding Kids Ministry areas
• Support church-wide events such as Parent Ministry Focus groups, Parent Summit (Kids Summit), etc.
• Plan and execute regular events strategically aligned with BAC’s Vision and Values (e.g., VBS, Jingle Jam, summer camps, etc.)
• Equip and resource parents to become the primary faith influencers of their children
• Consistently recruit, develop, and equip Kids Ministry volunteer leadership teams
• Develop and maintain effective communication with parents and families using social media and other communication tools
• Engage local schools regularly, being present and participating in opportunities to connect with and impact students and staff
• Teach children regularly in large gatherings
• Work in collaboration with other Generational Team members to plan and execute yearly parent training events and leadership-equipping events
• Support the Lead, Executive, and Family Discipleship Pastors in other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications:  
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Seminary education is considered a plus
• Preferred Experience:
  • At least three years of experience in a ministry staff or high-capacity volunteer role at a medium to large church (300-500+ attendees)
  • This person must embrace their role as a partner, equipper, and encourager of parents as the primary faith trainers of their children
  • Ability to build and lead volunteer teams to expand the impact on students and their families
  • Excellent teaching and communication skills
  • A commitment to family and equipping the next generation
  • A working understanding of the Legacy Milestones (legacymilestones.com)

How to Apply

• Please submit an application on our Careers page for consideration:  https://bayarea.church/careers/

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About Bay Area Church – League City, Texas

Our Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)

These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

KINGDOM

• The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to “seek first the Kingdom of God” so that His will might be done “on earth as it is in Heaven.” In order to pursue God’s Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

DISCIPLE

• A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a “citizen” of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

SOCIETY

• Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

CHURCH

• The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, “… I will build my Church,” and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.