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Job Description - Children's Ministry Director 

Position Summary
The Part-Time Children's Ministry Director is responsible for providing leadership, organization,
and oversight of the church's growing ministry to children from birth through 5th grade. This
person will help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn
God's Word, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and develop a foundation of faith while
working with an experienced and dedicated team.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Ministry Leadership
• Oversee and coordinate children's ministry activities and programs.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate Bible teaching and discipleship opportunities.
• Help create a fun, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment for children and families.
2. Volunteer Leadership
• Recruit, equip, schedule, and encourage children's ministry volunteers.
• Provide clear expectations and support for teachers and workers.
• Ensure all volunteers follow church safety policies and procedures.
3. Sunday Ministry Coordination
• Oversee Sunday morning nursery and children's ministry activities.
• Coordinate curriculum, classroom needs, supplies, and scheduling.
• Ensure classrooms are clean, organized, and prepared for weekly activities.
4. Family Engagement
• Build relationships with children and their parents.
• Communicate regularly with families about ministry activities and opportunities.
• Help families feel connected and welcomed into the life of the church.
5. Ministry Planning
• Assist in planning special events, outreach opportunities, and seasonal activities.
• Work with church leadership to develop and strengthen the children's ministry.
• Help evaluate ministry effectiveness and identify areas for growth.

Qualifications and Expectations
• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Supports the mission, beliefs, and ministry philosophy of South Broadway Baptist
Church.
• Has a genuine love for children and a desire to see them grow in their faith.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Is dependable, teachable, and able to work well with volunteers and families.
• Previous children's ministry experience is preferred but not required.
• Must successfully complete required background check.
Position Details
• Part-time position.
• Approximately 8–10 hours per week (adjustable based on ministry needs). VBS and
camps in the Summer. No weekly midweek ministries during the Summer.
  • Staying engaged with Tuesday staff meetings is a priority 
• Reports directly to the pastor or designated church leadership.
• Work schedule includes Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings with additional
hours during the week as needed, which can be accomplished remotely.

Overall Goal
To develop a healthy, growing, and Christ-centered children's ministry that partners with parents,
equips volunteers, reaches families, and lays a strong biblical foundation in the lives of children.

Part-time Children's Ministry Director Application

Interested in joining our team at South Broadway Baptist Church? Please send your resume and any questions to Pastor Jamie at jamie@southpitt.org. We look forward to hearing from you!