Children’s Ministry Director
Goals & Expectations
Kids Ministry Goals
General Expectations for All Staff
- Personally seek Jesus and to grow in your relationship with God.
- Form positive, caring relationships with all members of the church.
- Participate in and contribute to the overall mission of Bethesda, including membership.
- Be positive! Your attitude is contagious.
Children’s Ministry Director Job Description
The Children’s Director is commissioned with reaching and discipling children (Birth - 5th Grade). This means being the primary leader for our Children’s Ministry. The Children’s Director is someone who can attract and mentor volunteers, love and disciple
kids, reach our city’s youth with the gospel, support and equip parents, and connect people to our church community. The Children’s Ministry Director reports to the Lead Pastor.
Children’s Ministry Director Expectations
- Spend personal quiet time seeking Jesus everyday.
- Contribute to the overall mission of Bethesda.
- Champion our Children’s Ministry by continually seeking out new, innovative ways to minister to kids and their families:
- Attract and train a team of volunteers to love and disciple children.
- Personally connect with families and kids through relationship building
- Identify or create top-notch curriculum for children
- Create yearly serving schedule for 0-3, Pre K-K, and 1st-5th classrooms
- Create and implement a child protection plan for the church
- Regularly program outreach events/activities. 6 events per year
- Program 3-4 fundraising events per year for our Every Kid a Camper Fund
- Take 2-5th grade students to Winter Camp
- Plan and execute a week of Bethesda Day Camp
- Submit and manage annual budget
- Commit to best practices in regard to communication, organization, administration, and cleanliness as it relates to children’s ministry and the shared ministry of Bethesda.
- Present an Annual Report on Children’s Ministry, along with an Annual Goal and Plan for Children’s Ministry.
- Work closely with the Youth Pastor in mutually collaborative and supportive ways.
- Manage Your Schedule.
- Staff Meetings are Tuesday from 10-1 pm.
- Church offices are open 9-2, Monday through Thursday. Regular office hours are expected with the ability for flexibility (events, camps, etc.)
- Be present a minimum of 44 to 46 Sundays per year.
- Undergraduate degree and Children’s Ministry experience preferred, not required.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Benefits currently not included, but can be discussed.
Cover letters and resumes can be sent to: pastordan@bethesdacovenant.com
