4th-5th Grade Director/Pastor

Community Bible Church • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PreTeen Director/ Pastor provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ministry direction for students in grades 4th–5th. This position is responsible for creating and leading engaging, age-appropriate environments that help preteens develop a strong biblical foundation and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. The PreTeen Director/Pastor recruits, equips, develops, and pastors staff and volunteers who serve within the ministry. This role partners closely with parents, church leadership, and other ministry teams to support the spiritual development and overall well-being of preteens and their families. The ideal candidate demonstrates biblical maturity, strong leadership and relational skills, and a genuine passion for discipling the next generation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Bible, Theology, Christian Ministry, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent ministry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of ministry experience, preferably with demonstrated experience serving preteens, middle school students, children, or families.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing volunteer teams within a church or ministry environment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or communicating biblical content to preteens in a clear, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
• Experience developing and implementing ministry programs, events, discipleship strategies, and volunteer development processes.
• Experience working collaboratively within a large church or multi-staff ministry environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to support and consistently represent the church’s mission, values, statement of faith, and ministry philosophy.

Nice To Haves

• Biblical and Theological Knowledge: Demonstrates a strong understanding of Scripture and the ability to communicate biblical truth accurately and effectively.
• Pastoral Leadership: Demonstrates spiritual maturity, sound judgment, integrity, humility, and a genuine pastoral heart for students, families, and volunteers.
• Relational Intelligence: Builds authentic, appropriate, and trust-based relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Leadership and Team Development: Effectively recruits, develops, motivates, delegates to, and empowers staff and volunteers to accomplish ministry objectives.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through teaching, preaching, written communication, meetings, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
• Organization and Execution: Demonstrates strong planning, time-management, administrative, and event-coordination skills while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Adaptability and Creativity: Able to understand the unique developmental, cultural, and social needs of preteens and create engaging ministry experiences that effectively reach and disciple them.
• Must exemplify The CBC Way of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity, and Humility
• Must be willing to work weekends and occasional special events
• CBC Member, genuine desire to serve God and the Church
• Must live a life beyond reproach 1 Timothy 3
• Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study and prayer

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the church’s preteen ministry, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission, values, theology, and overall ministry strategy.
• Develop and lead age-appropriate worship services, teaching environments, small groups, discipleship programs, events, retreats, and outreach opportunities for preteen students.
• Recruit, train, equip, schedule, encourage, and pastor volunteers and ministry leaders, creating a healthy and sustainable volunteer culture.
• Teach and communicate biblical truth in a manner that is engaging, relevant, age-appropriate, and consistent with the church’s statement of faith and doctrinal beliefs.
• Build strong relationships with students and provide appropriate pastoral care, encouragement, prayer, and spiritual guidance while maintaining appropriate ministry boundaries and safeguarding practices.
• Partner with parents and caregivers by providing resources, communication, and opportunities that equip families to disciple and spiritually support their preteen children.
• Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to ensure effective transitions and continuity between children’s, preteen, and student ministries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level