Values & Personal Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:
•A passionate, spirit-led, disciple of Jesus Christ committed to a growing relationship with God.
•A clear calling to vocational ministry, specifically to children and their families.
•Ability to lead teams and work within a team of pastors, staff, and volunteers.
•Mission-minded with an outward focus on reaching the community for Jesus.
•A growth mindset—thinking strategically about how to expand the ministry.
•Flexible, humble, and relational, with the ability to connect with children, families, and volunteers.
Role & Responsibilities:
•Create engaging, biblical, and age-appropriate environments for children’s ministry, ensuring a welcoming and transformative experience for kids and their families.
•Lead and oversee all aspects of children’s & tween’s ministry (birth–5th grade) in collaboration with the family ministry team. This includes Sunday mornings, midweek gatherings, and special events.
•Recruit, train, and empower volunteers, equipping them to serve effectively while fostering a culture of leadership development.
•Develop and implement a family-centered ministry strategy that equips and supports the parent(s) to be their child’s primary discipleship leader.
•Foster an outwardly focused, mission-minded approach that deeply engages new kids and families who attend our church.
•Oversee curriculum, policies, and safety procedures to align with the church’s vision and mission.
Brandon First Methodist Church’s mission is to make more and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ! The church is located 15 minutes outside of Jackson, MS. We have experienced exponential growth over the last few years, generating excitement and new opportunities to share the love of Jesus within our community! The church offers both traditional and contemporary worship environments. Brandon, MS is known for its excellent schools, strong family atmosphere, and small-town charm with big-city conveniences, which makes it a great place to live, serve, and build lasting relationships.