Job purpose:

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of ministry to preteen children in 4th & 5th grade

Qualifications:

- Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and a close consistent walk with Him

- Love for serving and leading elementary age children

- Experience overseeing a children’s ministry within a Southern Baptist church

- Degree from an accredited college or university

- Seminary degree or intent to pursue a seminary degree

- Confident verbal and written communication skills

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1) Vision-cast, design, lead and implement a vibrant preteen ministry which consistently fosters gospel conversations with children

2) Oversee enlistment of teachers, choice of curriculum, and complete structure of Sunday school for 4th and 5th

3) Design, lead and equip all Wednesday night planning for assigned age group

4) Co-lead and manage Children’s Worship; developing 4th & 5th grade and student leaders

5) Work with Middle School on transition from 5th grade to 6th grade

6) Plan, enlist, and lead Camp specifically designed for preteen

7) Encourage, mentor, guide, and counsel Biblically parents raising preteens

8) Partner with the Children’s Minister to participate in Children’s Ministry events & camps

9) Coordinate and plan preteen VBS schedule

10) Weekly Bible Study for preteen

11) Oversee all preteen 4th floor resources, hallway designs, and room inventory

12) Develop ways areas of service for 4th/5th Graders

13) Attend and contribute to Leadership Team, All Staff, and children’s ministry meetings as assigned

14) Participate in assigned ministerial opportunities (hospital/on-call, pastoral care moments, leading prayer time, and hosting worship services).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Trussville, AL 35173: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person