Children’s Ministry DirectorSouthern Baptist Convention (SBC Job Board)

First Baptist ChurchColumbus, Mississippi October 2026 CHILDREN MINISTRY DIRECTORJOB DESCRIPTION Vision: Grow as Disciples and Go as Disciples PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe task of the Children Ministry Director is to provide overall supervision, guidance,and coordination of the children and preschool ministry (birth through 4ül grade) Of thechurch. QUALIFICATIONS Evidence Of growth in Christian maturity (Col I :9-12) and the fruit Of the Spirit(Gal 5:22-23) with the desire to grow in your ministry. (Hebrews 6: I -3) An understanding that a call to ministry at First Baptist Columbus is a call toColumbus. Your heart should not simply be to faithfully disciple those in thechurch but to live a life seeking to make disciples in this community. (Jer. 29:4-7) A passion for the word of God and confidence that the Lord uses His word tobuild His church. (Matt 16:18). Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Seminary degree preferred CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIESFaithful in making disciples, by teaching them the word of God and modeling forthem a life of holiness. Be available to encourage, challenge, and counsel the children and their parentstowards effective lives as followers of Jesus. Coordinate Sunday morning and Wednesday evening activities designed to helpchildren grow in their faith. Organize and lead effective children's programs, camps, and events,implementing ministries of fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship,and mission. Build a team of passionate leaders who help mentor and disciple the children. Encouraging the spiritual gifts of the children, teaching them to have hearts of aservant. Work alongside the Youth Pastor in implementing a holistic ministry thatprepares children for this world. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with visitation of church members (includes home visits, hospitalvisitation, and homebound visits).Attend all Staff Meetings as well as any other regular scheduled meetings and allchurch events.Help plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced ministry bymanaging a yearly budget, yearly calendar, and selecting curriculum for all Biblestudies.Work in concert with the gifts and talents Of Other staff members and maintain astrong teamwork mentality. Work with the pastoral staff to ensure this ministry fits in with the churchesvision.Provide leadership as needed in weddings and funerals. Perform Other duties within the church as directed by the Pastor.