Children’s Minister/Director Part Time
Gray Station Baptist Church
5107 N Roan St., Johnson City, TN, 37615
ActiveChildren’s Director/Minister
Job Description
The Children’s Director/Minister is responsible for leading and managing all programs and activities
related to the spiritual growth, education, and care of newborns through 5 th grade children at Gray Station
Baptist Church (GSBC). The Children’s Director/Minister will work alongside families to help the children at GSBC become disciples of Christ.
Requirements
Have a growing personal relationship with Christ and view the role as a calling
Be able to maintain healthy relationships
Have at least three years of experience working with or in the children’s ministry of a church,
along with some teaching experience for the ages listed above
Be a proficient organizer and planner of large group activities and events
Agree with the GSBC Statement of Faith found on our website
Attend adult worship services and non-children’s ministry-related activities when possible
Responsibilities
Make the schedules for Nursery and Kid’s Church volunteers/teachers in six-month increments –
Sunday morning Kid’s Church and nursery, Sunday evening (currently nursery only), and
Wednesday evening (Kid’s Church and nursery).
Be the primary teacher/leader of Kid’s Church during the main worship service each Sunday
morning (taking every 7th Sunday off and maintaining a healthy life balance).
Plan children’s events throughout the year that encourage fellowship among families and
children’s spiritual growth – Children’s Christmas Play, seasonal outings, “Kid’s Store”
(previously used to reward attendance, bringing Bible, and Scripture memorization).
Consider the scope and sequence of curriculum for the entirety of the children’s ministry to ensure
they receive a wide range of Bible knowledge and order appropriate curricula for all children’s
activities.
Ensure hallway and bulletin boards in the children’s areas are decorated and updated to encourage
participation and display what is going on in the life of our Children’s Ministry.
Manage the Children’s Ministry budget and resources in a way that is pleasing to our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Create a follow-up process for children of new families at GSBC.
Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to serve in Children’s Ministry at GSBC.
Encourage and equip families in their role as primary influencers of their child’s faith. Provide or
develop tools to assist families in this endeavor and partner with other staff in this pursuit.
Facilitate the cleaning and sanitizing of all toys/items in the nursery.
**Please note that not all tasks must be completed by the Children’s Director/Minister personally. If
desired, some tasks could be delegated – such as cleaning of nursery toys/items, decorating bulletin
boards and hallways, etc.
To apply for this job email your details to bradleybministry@gmail.com
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