Director of Children’s Discipleship

The Role: The Director of Children’s Discipleship which reports to the Lead Pastor, designs and leads gospel-centered discipleship for our kids (newborn–6th grade), and partners with our families. With the help of the Assistant to Director of Children’s Discipleship, you will shape the environment, lead the volunteer team, and create a safe, welcoming place where we come alongside our parents to disciple their children for the Lord.

What You’ll Do: Plan, order, and facilitate a gospel-centered curriculum for all children’s ministries, including Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Support, train, disciple, and lead our team of children’s ministry volunteers Oversee weekly services, nursery, check-in/check-out, and child safety procedures Plan all children & family events including VBS, Easter, Fall Fest, Christmas, Summer camp, Baptism class and Family Dedication Sundays. Partner with parents through periodic equipping meetings and everyday connection Manage Preschool and Children facilities, plus budget and resource stewardship Who We’re Looking ForA follower of Jesus with a heart for children and families Affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 Prior children’s or family ministry experience preferred (paid or volunteer)Strong administrative and organizational skills; comfortable with technologyA natural recruiter and encourager who can grow and lead a volunteer team Willing to actively participate in and become a member of First Baptist Mandeville Must pass a background check (required for all who serve with children)The Details Part-time, approximately [20-25] hours/week with opportunity for increase

Compensation: commensurate with experience

Location: Mandeville, LA (on-site)