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