Elementary Kids Minister

Bay Area Church and Christian School•League City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Minister oversees the Elementary Ministry (K-5th) in making disciples of children and their parents to fulfill the church’s vision of reaching the 4-B area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This individual will shepherd children and equip parents to walk the path of Legacy Milestones, partnering for the purpose of gospel transformation.

Requirements

A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired
A strong, clear Christian testimony
A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily
Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of experience in a ministry staff or high-capacity volunteer role at a medium to large church (300-500+ attendees).
Must embrace their role as a partner, equipper, and encourager of parents as the primary faith trainers of their children.
Candidates should be able to build and lead volunteer teams to expand the impact on students and their families.
Excellent teaching and communication skills, and a commitment to family and equipping the next generation.
A working understanding of the Legacy Milestones (legacymilestones.com).
Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive and professional manner that engenders confidence and trust
Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with stressful situations
Ability to listen and respond to counsel
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Must be physically able to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 30 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity
Must be able to remain stationary and move around while teaching or presenting
Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity
Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading
Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound
Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly
Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions

Nice To Haves

Seminary education is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and serve your own family well, including walking the Legacy Path at home
Assist in ministerial care, including shepherding the church through counseling and hospital visits
Develop annual goals, calendar, and budget for the Kids Ministry
Champion Milestones 1, 2 & 3, integrating them deeply into every area of ministry
Equip parents to walk the Legacy Path at home
Coordinate with the Student and Adult Ministries to effectively make disciples
Develop and lead a robust Elementary Ministry volunteer team, including recruitment, development, resourcing, and consistent coaching
Develop and maintain an effective Life Group discipleship strategy for K-5th grades
Oversee an effective Preteen 5th-grade ministry transition to Student Ministry
Develop and lead Elementary and Kids Ministry events (VBS, Jingle Jam, Summer Camp, 4th/5th Grade Retreat, Bible presentation, etc.)
Counsel children who have professed Christ as Lord
Provide oversight to all Sunday and Wednesday Elementary Kids Ministry programming
Provide oversight to the Champions Club Ministry for children with special needs
Manage Elementary Kids Ministry welcome teams for Sundays and Wednesdays
Assist with the oversight and coordination of paid childcare workers
Evaluate facility needs and make recommendations regarding Kids Ministry areas
Support church-wide events such as Parent Ministry Focus groups, Parent Summit (Kids Summit), etc.
Plan and execute regular events strategically aligned with BAC's Vision and Values (e.g., VBS, Jingle Jam, summer camps, etc.)
Equip and resource parents to become the primary faith influencers of their children
Consistently recruit, develop, and equip Kids Ministry volunteer leadership teams
Develop and maintain effective communication with parents and families using social media and other communication tools
Engage local schools regularly, being present and participating in opportunities to connect with and impact students and staff
Teach children regularly in large gatherings
Work in collaboration with other Generational Team members to plan and execute yearly parent training events and leadership-equipping events
Support the Lead, Executive, and Family Discipleship Pastors in other duties as assigned