Director of Preschool and Children's Ministry

Minister to Families with Children 

North Greenwood Baptist Church

Job Description

May 2, 2024

Principle Function:

The Minister to Families with Children is responsible to develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive program of discipleship for children from 4K through 6th Grade and their families.

Qualifications: 

1. An active and growing relationship with Jesus 
2. A clear call to minister to children and families 
3. A clear understanding of the gospel and an ability to communicate it to children
4. An understanding of childhood development and appropriate instructional methods
5. Experience working with elementary aged children 
6. Organizational and administrative skills 
7. The ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers 
8. Seminary education preferred 

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all ministries for children ages 4K - 6th Grade - This includes Sunday School classes, Children’s Church, Wednesday Night Activities, Vacation Bible School, Camps, and Special Events. 
1. Organize and distribute curriculum to volunteer teachers for Sunday and Wednesday activities
2. Research and purchase curriculum as needed 
3. Purchase and organize supplies as needed to implement the curriculum 
2. Create a welcoming, safe environment for the children of NGBC, including weekly maintenance of the following: 
1. Ordering, stocking, and ensuring adequate levels of supplies 
2. Disinfecting toys and furniture as needed. 
3. Coordinate with other staff members to develop and implement the children’s portion of the overall plan of discipleship for the church. 
1. Understand and implement age appropriate teaching methods and doctrinal truths 
2. Train volunteers on the goals for each age group in the children’s ministry 
3. Work closely with the Student Pastor to develop plans for transitioning students from the children’s ministry to the youth ministry.
4. Teach the gospel and guide new believers as they begin to follow Jesus 
1. Make gospel proclamation central to the ministry to children 
2. Facilitate regular classes for new believers as needed 
3. Train and equip parents to share the gospel with their children and walk with them in their discipleship
5. Create opportunities for parents to disciple their children by connecting to the ministries of the church
1. Facilitate opportunities for Parental discipleship 
2. Connect parents to the church through Sunday School and small groups
3. Train parents to disciple their children at home 
4. Provide opportunities to connect church activities with parental discipleship
6. Create opportunities for the discipleship of children through church ministries
1. Develop age and gender appropriate small group discipleship opportunities for children 
2. Recruit and train leaders for small group discussions 
3. Connect parents to the ministry of the church in order to aid in their discipleship of their children. 
7. Assist in the preparation and administer the budget for all Children’s Ministries.
1. Review yearly budget requests and update as needed 
2. Maintain the Children’s Ministry budget throughout the year
8. Develop and implement a calendar of events as well as planning and promoting these activities.
1. Outside of weekly events, develop opportunities for outreach, discipleship, evangelism, and fellowship for children and their families. 
2. Promote these events in order to allow parents to make plans to attend. 
9. Supervise the enlistment, equipment, and evaluation of all workers needed in the Children’s Department. 
1. Recruit volunteers as needed for children’s ministry activities. 
2. Regularly evaluate and train volunteers 
3. Work alongside volunteers to organize, plan, and promote children’s activities and events
10. When possible connect with children and families outside of normal church activities 
1. Attend performances, athletic events, and community events to develop relationships with families and children in the church and in the community 
2. Connect with local schools to reach new communities for the gospel
11. Personally and professionally grow as a follower of Jesus and minister of the gospel 
1. Pursue continuing education as needed 
2. Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops that focus on ministry to children and families 
3. Maintain an active spiritual life through personal study of God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. 
12. Maintain positive working relationships with fellow staff members as you strive together for the gospel. 
1. Attend staff meetings
2. Support all ministries of the church 
13. Perform other duties as needed

About NGBC: 

North Greenwood Baptist Church is located in Greenwood, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta Region. On Sunday mornings, we have two worship services, one at 8:00 and one at 10:30. These two services are both blended in worship style. Sunday School classes for all age groups meet at 9:15. Nursery is offered during all services, and Children’s Church for grades 4K-2nd Grade meets during the 10:30 service. On Wednesday Nights, we have children’s and preschool choir, Midweek for kids, student worship, Prayer Meeting, and an Old Testament Survey class. 

Currently, our staff consists of a full time Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Pastor to Families with Students, and a part time interim Worship Pastor. We are searching for a permanent Worship Pastor, a full time Minister to Families with Children, and a part time Preschool Director. 

Our normal attendance on Sunday for both services is 350 with 175 attending Sunday School as well. On Sunday mornings, we will have ~30 in the children's Sunday School classes, and Children’s Church will average ~15. Wednesday nights will see close to 40 children in our Midweek activities. 

The community of North Greenwood offers opportunities for tremendous growth in these areas. Several elementary schools are within a few minutes of the church, and over half our city is unchurched. We desire to see families from all across our community come to know Jesus and connect to a local church.