Kids Pastor / Kids Ministry DirectorSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC Job Board)

NLB KIDS PASTOR The next Kids Pastor will be a dynamic leader who seeks to minister to kids in grades Kindergarten-5th in the church and reach the elementary schools in the area to lead them into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.  KIDS PASTOR IS A PERSON WHO IS:  Called to Kids Ministry and loves kidsExhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, has a teachable spirit, and a healthy family lifeAbove reproachTeachable and wants to learn our DNACapable of creating and executing a long-term strategy for spiritual + numerical growth in the Kids MinistryEvangelistic, both personally and professionallyA self-motivated leader who is capable of casting and imparting visionAddresses conflict in a biblical mannerHas a personal spiritual life congruent with biblical mandates for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-7) KIDS PASTOR WILL:  Be a dynamic communicator with a teaching gift, demonstrate a deep understanding of Scripture, have a strong biblical & theological background, and teach in agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000Develop and execute ministry goals that align with our discipleship process of being message-minded people making disciples to live on mission for GodBe passionate to both reach unbelievers & to make disciples of believersRecruit, train, and shepherd Life Group Leaders, Kids Church Leaders, and other ministry volunteersProvide counseling and spiritual direction to kidsMaintain contact with kids & parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activitiesKeep parents updated on ministry strategies & plans in a way that encourages partnership & involvementSupport parents in effectively fulfilling their Christian parenting roles within the homeManage the KIDS Ministry budgetRepresent NLBC weekly on school campuses & through off-campus ministry opportunitiesPerform other duties as assigned by the Pastor and Executive Pastor of Ministries 
 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Possesses a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s Degree is preferred)Two years’ experience in Kids MinistryBasic administrative and budgeting skills