DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
(Job Description)
Approved: 03/28/2024 by SPRC

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Under the Direction of the Senior Pastor, the Director of Children’s Ministries is a part-time position and will be overall responsible for the children’s programs of Kingsland First Methodist Church. The position is considered nonexempt as described in the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

The following responsibilities are included but not limited to:

Children’s Ministries
Review, select, and implement biblical curriculum in accordance with Methodist doctrine.
Oversee children’s biblical instruction.
Implement, oversee and manage Ministry Safe program for children’s ministry volunteers and vulnerable adults.
Coordinate volunteers in guiding, mentoring, and instructing children.
Supervise and coordinate nursery staff.
Review, submit, and maintain program budget.
Schedule, promote, coordinate, and oversee weekly and monthly programs.
Schedule, promote, coordinate and oversee church sponsored outreach opportunities to the community (i.e. Vacation Bible School, Christmas Eve Birthday Party for Jesus, etc.).
Coordinate and oversee 3rd party organizations to provide services to the children.

Ancillary Responsibilities
Be responsive and available to volunteers whenever they are available to meet/communicate (i.e., after 5pm and weekends).
Attends and participates in monthly Church Council meetings.
Attends other church committees as directed to facilitate the growth and operation of Children’s ministry programs.
Assist Director of Youth & Family Life Ministries with community outreach events.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Personal Requirements
A mature relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord
Regular practice of spiritual disciplines
A person of prayer
Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit and seeks to walk in the power of the Spirit
Strong relationship skills
Teachable
A health balance of work and rest in their life
A person of integrity who has a good reputation with those inside and outside of the church

Knowledge, Gifting, Skills, Abilities, Experience
Strong abilities and experience in equipping leaders and working with teams
Ability to connect relationally with children and parents
Good teaching ability and communication skills
Ability to work closely with other ministry staff, governance board and ministry leaders to see that the church’s objectives are accomplished
Proven ability to develop and implement strategy
A willingness and ability to pioneer new things and inspire others to new initiatives

Accountability
The Director of Children’s Ministries is part of the staff and accountable to and under the supervision of the Senior Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) as outlined in the Kingsland First Methodist Church Personnel Policy.

To apply please submit your resume by email to:office@kingslandfmc.org