Children’s Minsitry Director Full Time

Children’s Ministry Director
 
Purpose:
To reach kids for Christ so that they love God, love others, and live on mission.
Responsibilities:
o   Cast the vision for a vibrant Children’s Ministry that will allow kids to experience God, (not just learn about Him) in a relevant and relational way.
o   Provide leadership and training to Kids Ministry Staff team. 
o   Develop a dynamic children’s ministry leadership team and volunteers through providing resources and training and implementing appreciation strategies.
o   Develop an active outreach and missions ministry to preschoolers, elementary children and their families.
o   Plan, organize, staff, and coordinate engaging events for children and families (VBS, Camp, Fall Festival, Midweek, Etc).
o   Train, staff and implement ministries to children with special needs and their families.
o   Provide support and development for W.R.A.P. Ministry (Orphan Care)
o   Be actively involved in local elementary schools
o   Lead weekly chapel services for our campus school, Mount Juliet Christian Academy
o   Develop and implement policies for the safety and security of children, including but not limited to effective use of check-in and check-out technology.
o   Assist Preschool Coordinator in the planning and participation in parent/child dedication services and classes
o   Hire, supervise, and train Children’s Ministry paid staff
o   Facilitate the sharing of space with and help in the shepherding of MJCA Elementary children through speaking at chapels, counseling children on salvation and baptism.
o   Help Facilitate the staffing for babies/preschool worship care and kids ministry during agreed upon church-wide events
o   Use effective modes of communication including emails, Facebook, Twitter, mailings, etc. designed to keep families engaged and informed of current programs, projects, and opportunities.
o   All other duties assigned
 
Qualifications
o   Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and a close consistent walk with Him
o   Strong Team player and builder who can help unify and inspire leaders.
o   Supportive and engaging with senior pastor and all other ministerial and support staff.
o   Embrace a vibrant vision for Children’s Ministry consistent with FBC Mt. Juliet mission statement.
o   Commit to and support the theological and doctrinal stance of FBC Mt. Juliet and the Southern Baptist Convention
o   University graduate, preferably with a complimentary major to enhance ministry to children; Seminary education or equivalent experience and training in Christian Education or within a ministry context
o   Continue to study and grow in knowledge and practical ministry strategies current with culture, trends, and societal changes
o   Love kids and grant grace in discipline
o   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o   Possess and demonstrate competency in current technologies
o   Demonstrate strong conflict management and public relation skills
o   Demonstrate flexibility and calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations
 
Classification
Full-time, exempt position, Pastoral Staff, Includes Benefits
 
Accountability
This position is under the overall supervision of the Senior Pastor.