Highland Park Baptist Church
Childrens’ Minister/Director
The Children's Minister/Director is in charge of all things fun and faith-filled for grade school children through 6th grade and cooperating with the Pre-K coordinator and staff in a supervisory role. From spreading the joy of spiritual growth to teaching, training, and cheering on our tiny disciples, this role is all about making sure our kids become disciples who make disciples in their faith journey! The Children’s Minister/ Director will serve as an encourager and trainer for the volunteer positions in all Children’s departments. The Children’s Minister/Director must demonstrate a strong faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and be able to share his/her faith confidently, especially with our children.
We are praying that God will send us a Children’s Minister/Director who enjoys working on a team, is relational, passionate about leading kids to follow Jesus, can connect with families in the church as well as reach out to families in the community, able to take initiative as a self-starter, and be able to lead teams of volunteers to serve in the Children’s Ministry.
The Children’s Minister/Director will have an office, new computer, ministry budget, resources, and join a supportive team focused on reaching our vision of making disciples who make disciples.
Supervisor:
The Childrens Minister/Director will be responsible to the Associate Pastor and the Senior Pastor.
Ministry Specific Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Oversee and direct Coordinators over the Preschool Ministry and the Children’s Ministry.
- Work closely with the Associate Pastor in educational curriculum and overall planning.
- Develop a dynamic leadership team of volunteers by providing resources and training
and by implementing intentional strategies that align with the vision of the church.
- Develop an active outreach ministry to children and their families
- Plan, organize, staff, coordinate and oversee Children’s Ministry activities including
Sunday Morning Bible Study, Wednesday night programming, VBS, multi-gen choir,
holiday events and engaging summer programs for children as well as other events
throughout the year that focus on children and their families.
- Implement policies for the safety and security of children, including but not limited to
effective use of check-in and check-out technology
- Plan and participate in parent/child baptism services and coordinate Kids Worship on
Sunday mornings.
- Plan, staff and implement children’s camp for upper elementary grades
- Use effective modes of communication including emails, social media, etc. designed to
keep families engaged and informed of current programs, projects, and opportunities