JOBS AT FIRST BAPTIST DECATUR

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Children's Minister

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First Baptist Decatur is seeking a gifted and experienced Children's Minister to lead our preschool and children's ministries (birth through 6th grade). We are looking for a leader who loves children and their families, has a passion for sharing the gospel, and desires to build a thriving ministry that partners with parents in making disciples.

If you are a visionary leader with a heart for the local church and a commitment to helping children know, love, and follow Jesus, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Minister

Salary: $65,000–$80,000 (based on qualifications)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement Contribution

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Vacation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • Minimum of four years of paid ministry experience

  • Experience leading ministries for children from birth through 6th grade

  • A growing, Christ-centered life marked by spiritual maturity and servant leadership

Primary Responsibilities

The Children's Minister is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the church's preschool and children's ministries.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing spiritual leadership for all preschool and children's ministries.

  • Developing a gospel-centered strategy that leads children toward salvation, baptism, and lifelong discipleship.

  • Equipping and supporting volunteers and ministry leaders through recruitment, training, and encouragement.

  • Planning and overseeing weekly ministry programming and special events including Vacation Bible School, camps, retreats, mission projects, and fellowships.

  • Partnering with parents to strengthen discipleship in the home.

  • Working alongside the Worship Ministry to incorporate music into children's ministry.

  • Providing leadership and oversight for the Mother's Day Out Director, Preschool & Nursery Director, and other children's ministry leaders.

  • Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and nurturing ministry environment.

  • Managing the children's ministry budget and recommending improvements to ministry programs, curriculum, facilities, and policies.

  • Coordinating volunteer scheduling and childcare needs for ministry events.

  • Performing additional ministry responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Minister or Pastor.

We are praying for the person God is calling to serve at First Baptist Decatur and look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.

To be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter using the link below:

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