Director of Children's Ministry

First Baptist Atlanta•Dunwoody, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Children’s Ministry provides spiritual and operational leadership for FBA’s ministry to children in grades K-5, creating a Christ-centered environment where children hear the Gospel, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and are connected to the life of the church.

Requirements

Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Must align with FBA’s Statement of Faith, beliefs, mission, and values
Must be a current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment
Previous experience serving or leading in Children’s Ministry required
Demonstrated ability to lead staff and recruit, train, and equip volunteers
Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range ministry goals, programs, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must support and model FBA’s culture and service expectations, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and 3M Strategy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual and operational leadership for Children’s Ministry in alignment with FBA’s mission
Plan, oversee, and evaluate a comprehensive ministry for children in grades K-5
Ensure biblical teaching, curriculum, and discipleship are consistent with Scripture and FBA’s Statement of Faith
Oversee Sunday School, missions education, VBS or equivalent programming, music, events, and other ministry opportunities
Create a welcoming environment that connects children and families to the life of FBA
Recruit, train, equip, and lead staff and volunteers with clear expectations, accountability, and encouragement
Develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, follow-up, and engagement with children and families
Develop annual ministry goals, programming, calendar, and budget requests.
Collaborate with FBA ministries and departments to support church-wide programs, events, and initiatives
Support the overall ministry and mission of FBA
Model an authentic Christian witness through personal conduct, relationships, and servant leadership
Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports as required
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable FBA and Family Ministry policies
Pursue appropriate ministry and professional development
Perform other related duties as assigned
Faithfully tithe income