The Director of Children's Ministry furthers the mission of Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church by providing Birth-Grade 6 with an age-appropriate ministry which will motivate and encourage spiritual development in a warm, caring environment.Identifying InformationMinisterial/Full-time/ExemptResponsibilitiesRecruit, train and schedule volunteers in all programs of the Children's MinistryIn collaboration with the Nursery Facilitator:Ensure volunteers are trained, scheduled, and report for serviceProvide nursery care for all regularly scheduled church services and special eventsMaintain a safe and clean environment for infants and toddlersEnsure security and best practices for children through mandated periodic background checks on all volunteersPartner with the Pastor of Family Ministries to engage children of new families while also developing ongoing relationships with children of existing familiesPlan and execute special Children's Ministry events of the churchCoordinate all plans and activities with ministry teams and the staff to avoid conflicts with other church eventsStudy and provide appropriate curriculum that is consistent with the PVN mission and its theology to all programs within the Children's MinistryPerform other ministry duties as assignedLeadershipDirector of the following programs within the Children's Ministry:AWANAChildren's ChurchNursery ProgramVBSPreteen MinistrySpecial children's programming throughout the yearRepresent the Children's Ministry as a part of the church staff and in other areas of the communityMember of the Family Ministry CouncilSupervise the Nursery Facilitator Children's Ministry AssistantAdministrationMaintain a good working relationship with all kids, parents, and volunteers within the Children's MinistryCreate yearly budgets for the Children and Nursery Ministries, AWANA, and VBSDevelop an ongoing assessment of the Children's Ministry and from that assessment evaluate future needs and changes to programmingMaintain a strong Christian faith evidenced by professional/personal conductMust be committed to the Bible as the Word of GodMust be willing to commit to the mission of Pleasant Valley North Baptist ChurchBe supportive and serve harmoniously and cooperatively under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and with all other ministers and staff membersRegularly participate in weekly prospect and hospital visitation, to include visiting schools, sharing lunch, and supporting activities of childrenNotify the Pastor/Personnel Committee when unable to carry out these duties and responsibilities, especially planned activities and further secure volunteers as neededDemonstrate a positive image of the Church to the communityExcellent planning skills to develop a vision of the Children's Ministry while also multi-tasking in the various children's programsStrong computer skills including knowledge or Office 365, Google Docs, and social mediaEducation and Experience2+ years experience in full-time ministryPossession of a Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university – seminary degree preferredCommitment towards continued education and personal and professional growth #J-18808-Ljbffr
