Preschool & Childrens Minister - The Church at Nolensville

Summary

The Nolensville Preschool and Children’s Minister is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Nolensville Next Gen/Student Minister for developing a comprehensive Biblically-based education and discipleship program for children birth through grade 5 in the Nolensville campus. This role is designed to develop and maintain a vision for the spiritual formation of children, while also equipping and resourcing parents and families, thus reinforcing the home as the center of godly influence. The Preschool and Children’s Minister will align with the mission and vision of our church, developing age-appropriate venues for connecting others to Christ through the Disciples Multiplying Disciples (DXD) Strategy.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify the needs of children birth through grade 5 and their families within the church family and larger community to which the church ministers
• Working alongside the Next Generation/Student Minister; create and implement a strategic plan for the spiritual formation of all children and adult leadership that is aligned with the mission, vision, objectives, and goals of Brentwood Baptist Church
• Cast vision of our Preschool and Children’s Ministry as it relates to our discipleship strategy (DXD) and @Home (family-equipping) initiatives
• Give full support to our families and work with the entire staff to encourage, support, and challenge our parents to be the primary disciplers of their children through resourcing, intentional relationships, and having a deliberate strategy for getting them directly involved in the ministry
• Plan specific ministry activities and programs to meet the needs of children and their families
• Ensure that all children’s educational materials are Biblically based and age-appropriate
• Supervise the work, coordination, and overall direction of all Preschool and Children’s Ministry departments on the Nolensville campus (this includes Sunday morning, Sunday evening, New Christian Class, and Weekly Children’s Worship experiences)
• Coordinate recruiting, screening, and training of all preschool and children’s workers
• Provide planning and direction specifically for ministry during the pivotal transitional years (4 yrs. to Kindergarten and 5th to 6th Grade) by cooperating with the Next Gen/Student Minister
• Give planning, direction, and ultimate leadership to preschool and children’s ministry catalyst events such as Vacation Bible School, camp and mission efforts to reach unchurched families
• Support the development of strategic partnerships and missional opportunities with our regional campuses and the overall Middle Tennessee Initiative
• Provide pastoral care for lay leadership and families in the preschool and children’s ministry, including spiritual matters (salvation, baptism, etc.) and personal and/or family matters
• Plan and conduct leadership training for new teachers and volunteers and continued training for experienced leadership
• Develop ministry goals and self-development plans each year that coordinate with the mission, vision, and values of the church
• Prioritize collaborative Church-wide Next Gen. Meetings to ensure Ministry DNA alignment.
  
  
  

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain a program of spiritual, professional, and physical self-development, including a monthly spiritual retreat day
• Pursue and model a life that honors Christ and exemplifies the staff values of the church
• Serve in an assigned rotation as the minister on call and the minister on site
• Be available for pastoral care of church and nonchurch members as needs arise
• Serve as a teacher or speaker when necessary for various Preschool and Children’s Ministry programs (Bible Study and New Christian Class)
• Collaborate with the Next/Student Minister to develop a comprehensive plan for ministry to Birth-12th grade
• Participate in Model-Netics (Main Event Management), a leadership course offered and provided by the church, in the first year of employment
• Attend all required staff meetings (at Nolensville and Brentwood) and complete forms and reports in a timely and concise manner
• Must have flexibility to accept and execute other duties as assigned
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:

In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.

Management

• Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
• Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
• Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
• Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes
  
  
  

Leadership

• Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
• Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
• Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
• Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them
• Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Leads volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
• Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads
• Invests in the development of others around him/her
  
  
  

Communication

• Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers
• Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
• Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines
• Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers
  
  
  

Self-Development

• Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skills and habits) necessary to be successful in this role
• Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
• The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A mature Christian who is growing in their personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible Study, prayer and service
• An understanding of children’s ministry as a foundational ministry of the church
• Knowledge of developmental stages for children birth through grade 5 and ability to choose and implement appropriate programming for those stages
• Ability to relate well to adults in the ministry as well as parents of children or ministry volunteers
• Agreement with and the ability to enforce the Policies and Procedures of the Church at Nolensville (A regional Campus of Brentwood Baptist Church)
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, software systems, and administrative skill
• A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
• Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
• A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.
• The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
• Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience ministering to children in a church setting with at least 100 children ages birth-5th grade
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seminary training preferred
  
  
  

All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of the Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.