INTERIM CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FBCMWinterim@gmail.com

Interim Children’s Ministry Director  

Reports To: Senior Pastor 

Principal Function 

The Interim Children’s Ministry Director provides spiritual leadership and organizational oversight for the church’s preschool and children’s ministries (cradle through 5th grade) during a transitional season. This role focuses on maintaining consistent programming, supporting families, equipping volunteers, and ensuring a safe and gospel-centered ministry environment. 

Qualifications 

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who models personal godliness and biblical character 

• Affirms and adheres to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 

• Demonstrates calling and giftedness in children and family ministry 

• Ministry experience with children required; formal theological or education training preferred 

• Organized, relational, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple responsibilities 

• Comfortable using technology for communication, organization, and curriculum planning 

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership for preschool and children’s ministry (cradle–5th grade) 

• Ensure biblically sound teaching and discipleship opportunities for children and families 

• Serve as a ministry presence and support to families within the church 

• Encourage and equip parents in their role as primary spiritual leaders in the home 

• Share the gospel with children and families as opportunities arise 

• Coordinate and supervise weekly children’s ministry programming (Sunday School, Wednesday evenings and ongoing outreach opportunities as they arise)  

• Plan and oversee key children’s ministry events during the interim period as agreed upon (Vacation Bible School)  

• Recruit, train, and support preschool and children’s ministry volunteers 

• Oversee curriculum, equipment, supplies, and classroom space 

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment for children 

Interim Scope Clarification 

This position focuses on maintaining and strengthening existing preschool and children’s ministries during a transition period. It does not include major long-term restructuring of ministry strategy or expansion of staffing structures beyond interim needs. 

Performs other ministry-related duties as agreed upon with the Senior Pastor