Children's Ministry Director

Position Summary:

• The Children's Ministry Director provides spiritual leadership for the church's ministry to children from birth through fifth grade.
• This leader creates a safe, joyful, Christ-centered environment where children encounter God's love through worship, biblical teaching, fellowship, and service.
• Working alongside parents, volunteers, church staff, and the congregation, the Children's Ministry Director develops opportunities that help children build a lasting foundation of faith while fostering meaningful connections throughout the church family.
• The Children's Ministry Director reports to the Senior Pastor and serves as a collaborative member of the church staff.

Qualifications:

Spiritual Character

• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A lifestyle marked by Christian integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
• Agreement with the doctrine, mission, and values of the Global Methodist Church and Toccoa First Methodist Church.

Calling

• A genuine love for children and families.
• A heart for discipleship rather than simply programming.
• A passion for equipping volunteers and building ministry teams.
• The ability to inspire children to know, love, and follow Christ.

Experience

• Experience leading children's ministry, Christian Education, elementary education, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in ministry, education, childhood development, or a related field preferred (or equivalent ministry experience.)
• Excellent relational, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Children's Ministry Leadership
2. Family Discipleship
3. Volunteer Leadership
4. Events & Intergenerational Ministry
5. Administration
6. Professional Development

Toccoa First Methodist Church is a loving fellowship of people who treasure Christ above all and want to help others do the same.

We are located in the historic district of Toccoa, Georgia at 333 East Tugalo Street. The main church property lies between East Tugalo Street and East Savannah Street. The church office is located on the corner of East Tugalo and Walnut streets, and our youth building is across from the main building on Short Street.