Director/Pastor of Children and Family Ministries

About the Position

The position of Director/Pastor of Children and Family Ministries has, as its primary purpose, the development of a comprehensive plan to minister to the children of First Baptist Church and their families (Pre K – 5th).

General Functions:

1. Displays a spirit of Christian love, fellowship, and harmony in all associations with the pastor, staff, and the congregation.
2. Develop and pursue ongoing, authentic relationships with parents, enabling effective ministry.
3. Pursues current and latest preschool/children’s methods and procedures through personal study and education and training as related to preschool, children, and family ministry.
4. Oversee children’s discipleship and community outreach programs.
5. Develop and lead the preschool and children’s committees and serve as an ex-officio member and as a resource person.
6. Participates in visitation and other ministerial opportunities as it relates to children and families.
7. Serve as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Director of Children and Family Ministries.
8. Serve as the direct supervisor of the Director of Mother’s Day out.
9. Responsible to the Senior Pastor.
10. Works in cooperation with and supports other staff members in planning, scheduling, and developing the ministries of FBC.
11. Assists in the daily functions of FBC.
12. Attends all scheduled staff meetings.
13. Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Cooperative Program and is willing to become, or already is, a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Sunday School and Preschool Extended Session

1. Work with the Associate Pastor of Administration and Education to:

• Enlist Preschool and Children’s Division Directors through the Nominating Committee and assist the Division Directors in enlisting teachers.
• Assure that the necessary literature, visual aids, equipment, resource persons, and other materials are obtained and available to teachers as needed for Sunday School and Extended Sessions.

1. Provide encouragement and guidance for teachers in the preschool and children’s departments.
2. Plan, promote, supervise, and evaluate the activities that will enhance the effectiveness of the preschool, children and family ministries, and the transition to the youth program.
3. Overall supervision of extended session teaching including the selecting of suitable materials, training, and scheduling for each age level.

Mission & Outreach Programs

1. Oversee VBS in planning, scheduling, enlisting, and training teachers and follow-up.
2. Work with RA’s and GA’s Director in planning and promoting RA’s, GA’s, and Mission Friends.

Spiritual Discipleship and Training

1. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers
2. Plan and promote a year-round preschool/children’s program for both social and spiritual growth that could include such activities as: day camps, special Bible study, family retreats, fellowships, recreational activities, summer discipleship training, etc.
3. Provide training for children who make professions of faith (ex. Children’s New Member class).
4. Provide regular and systematic training for teachers.

Other Responsibilities

1. Prepare and submit an annual budget request for preschool and children’s program activities to the Finance Committee and administer it.
2. Ensure that childcare is made available for church services and other special events as deemed necessary by interviewing, screening, and training for volunteers and paid staff.
3. Comply with FBC Greeneville safety/security protocol and train volunteers to implement upgrades as necessary in conjunction with the security committee.

General Requirements

• Experience in Children’s Ministry: Previous experience leading or coordinating children’s programs in a church or similar setting.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise staff and volunteers, plan programs, and manage budgets.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and church leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Skilled in planning, scheduling, and overseeing multiple programs and events.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with staff and committees to achieve ministry goals.
• Dependable & Flexible: Reliable in fulfilling responsibilities and adaptable to changing needs.
• Background Check: Must pass a church-required background screening.
• Faith Commitment: Affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and is willing to become or already is a member of First Baptist Church Greeneville.
• Preferred: Ordained pastor or ministry leader with experience in family and children’s ministry.