Children and Family Ministry Director

First Methodist Carrollton exists to know Christ and make Christ known. We are a multigenerational, multiethnic Global Methodist Church just north of Dallas, Texas. We have a rich Wesleyan heritage and a vibrant faith in Jesus, and we're committed to spreading scriptural holiness locally and around the world. We are seeking someone who loves Jesus, loves children, and has organization skills to oversee kids programming and volunteers. We are praying God sends us someone who has excitement and vision to renew and revive our children's ministry!

Job Description

The Director of Children and Family Ministry supports FMC’s vision by developing and leading discipleship, community, and outreach programs for children (K–6) and families. This role partners with parents to disciple their children and equips volunteers to build healthy families.

Family Ministry

·      Develop and implement strategies to engage and integrate children and families into church life.

·      Create and implement a strategy for reaching and assimilating kids and families in the life of the church.

·      Grow and maintain classes and ministries for parents.

·      Equip parents for discipleship beyond church walls.

·      Plan events to strengthen marriages, families, and parenting skills.

·      Recruit, train, and support volunteers for family ministry.

·      Stay informed on family culture trends and ministry strategies.

·      Be a liaison to the Preschool program and be a key connecting piece to the church.

Children’s Ministry

·      Lead ministry for grades K–6, including Sunday and Wednesday programs, retreats, camps, and mission projects.

·      Oversee First Kids (K–3) and support END Zone (4–6) volunteer teams; collaborate with Nursery Director.

·      Supervise the Nursery Director.

·      Resource and develop volunteers; plan major events (VBS, Santa’s Breakfast Bash, Easter Egg Scramble).

·      Communicate clear ministry goals and build systems to move families from visitors to active participants.

·      Ensure curriculum is biblical, age-appropriate, and engaging.

·      Celebrate and appreciate volunteers regularly.

General Ministry

·      Align programming with FMC’s mission and collaborate with staff for pastoral care and integration.

·      Maintain effective communication with families and manage ministry budgets and administration.

·      Other duties as assigned by supervising pastor.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years of children’s ministry leadership required.

·      Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to recruit and equip volunteers.

·      Passion for children’s ministry and ability to connect with kids and parents.

·      Active relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to spiritual disciplines.

·      Belief and support for infant baptism

Full Time

Salary: $60,000

Reports to: Supervising Pastor

First Methodist Carrollton exists to know Christ and make Christ known. We are a multigenerational, multiethnic Global Methodist Church just north of Dallas, Texas. We have a rich Wesleyan heritage and a vibrant faith in Jesus, and we're committed to spreading scriptural holiness locally and around the world.  

We have made a deliberate decision to worship in a contemporary way, while still cherishing and integrating the historic songs, creeds, and prayers of our faith. As Global Methodists, we follow the calendar and liturgies of the Christian year. We celebrate Advent leading up to Christmas, and we journey through Lent and Holy Week before celebrating Easter. By focusing on the major events that were important in Jesus’ life, we can learn to be like Him and love God and people just as He did. We experience God’s grace together as we celebrate Holy Communion, baptism, prayer, worship, and the study of the Scriptures. We celebrate our children and youth, and they fully participate in the life of the church. In our worship services, we love to sing together, pray for each other, and be encouraged by the word of God. 

We’re passionate about missions and living out the gospel. We are intentional about discipleship and helping each other grow in Christ. The community is definitely the best part of this church, and we can’t wait to get to know you and hear your story.