Children's Ministry Director/Pastor

Children’s Ministry Director/Pastor | First Baptist Church Grove City

First Baptist Church Grove City is currently searching for the next Children’s Ministry Director/Pastor to disciple, train, equip, and send the next generation.  This is a full-time position with benefits. 

Grove City is located south of Columbus and maintains a small community feel while experiencing significant growth.  Visit our web site at firstgc.org.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, biblical studies, or a related field preferred but not required. 

Experience

• Experience in leading a children’s ministry is ideal.

• Experience in counseling and/or willingness to grow in this area. 

The Children’s Ministry Director/Pastor will be responsible for the following:

• Provide vision and direct leadership of the Children’s Ministry. This includes, but is not
  limited to:

  • A clear vision for reaching, teaching, and equipping children and encouraging families to live their life on-mission.

  • Ongoing and direct leadership of the spiritual development of children.

  • Develop and promote ministry and outreach to engage our community with the Gospel.

  • Regularly encourage families to attend Sunday services together.

  • Regularly monitor the effectiveness of the Children’s Ministries, identify deficiencies,
    and develop creative ways of “doing” ministry.

  • Provide shared oversight to UPWARD Sports ministry.

Volunteer Leadership and Development

• Provide leadership of Children’s Ministry Volunteers, equipping them well in the
  service of ministry. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Providing clear, realistic expectations and accountability.

  • On going recruiting, training, communication, and appreciation that promotes a
    healthy team environment.

  • Foster a partnership in the discipleship of children with Ministry Staff.

Families

• Provide clear, ongoing communication regarding Children’s Ministry opportunities and purpose.

• Be available to meet, discuss, and assist parents and guardians with their children.

• Provide opportunities to facilitate community and equip parents/guardians in the discipleship of their kids.

Collaboration and Communication

• Report to the Executive Pastor of Discipleship and Administration and work closely with pastoral and ministry staff to align children’s ministry with the broader mission and vision of the church and discipleship strategy.

• Communicate consistently and clearly with parents and caregivers to build trust and engagement.

• Participate in staff meetings and broader church initiatives.

• Contribute to the overall life of the church beyond children’s ministry.

Strategy and Systems

• Develop and maintain systems for scheduling, communication, and follow-up.

• Track attendance, engagement, and ministry effectiveness to drive decisions.

• Balance time effectively between children’s ministry responsibilities and broader church involvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, modeling spiritual leadership, consistency, and integrity in both personal life and ministry.

• Align with FBC Grove City’s statement of faith, leadership and ministry philosophy.

• Experience leading children’s ministry environments, including teaching, building ministry structure, and discipleship or comparable experience.

• Engaging and growing communicator with the ability to clearly teach Scripture and connect with children in a meaningful and applicable way.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams, creating ownership and multiplying leaders over time.

• Relationally strong with high emotional intelligence, able to build trust with children, parents, caregivers, and volunteers while navigating challenges wisely.

• Self-starter who takes initiative, owns the ministry, and moves things forward without needing constant direction.

• Creative, forward-thinking leader who can design engaging environments and bring fresh vision while staying aligned with the church’s mission.

• Proven ability to lead through change, not just maintain existing systems, with the wisdom to communicate clearly and bring people along.

• Strong organizational instincts with the ability to create clarity, follow through, and maintain consistent ministry rhythms.

• Team-oriented leader who collaborates well with staff, contributes to church-wide initiatives, and addresses issues directly and constructively.

• Live life on-mission and be burdened for the nations.

Interested applicants should submit their testimony including their heart for children’s ministry, a resume, and personal philosophy of ministry.  Send documents to john@firstgc.org.