Part-time Director of Children’s Ministry

Lebanon Baptist Church
Part-time Director of Children’s Ministry
Lebanon, KY
Lebanon Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist Church, is searching for an individual whom God has chosen to lead our Children’s Ministry We are small, multi-generational congregation that has been in existence for over 100 years. In that history, our flock has ebbed and flowed, yet never lost the desire to share the gospel with all. Our loving and motivated congregation needs a dynamic individual to lead the Children’s Ministry. Practical experience in creating, organizing and administering Children’s Ministries is desired, but the church would consider offering the position to an intern. It would be an excellent opportunity for an intern to gain valuable experience administration and leadership as well as giving the individual an opportunity to make a long-term impact for God. This position is expected to require an average of 10 hours per week. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and work for God, please mail your resume to Craig Dunbar, Pastor, Lebanon Baptist Church, 144 East Mulberry Street, Lebanon, KY 40033, (270) 692-3031 or email it to him at office@LebanonBaptistKY.com

The director of Children’s Ministry (Director) is responsible to develop, organize, implement and supervise a children’s ministry. The Director shall report directly to the pastor and is generally responsible to the Personnel Committee.

The purpose of the Children’s Ministry is to introduce children to Jesus and to make disciples of them to include spiritual growth, education in the beliefs and tenets of the Christian faith, and to nurture a lifelong, healthy, growing relationship with Jesus. All Children’s Ministry curricula shall be consistent with Southern Baptist and Lebanon Baptist Church doctrines of faith, goals and objectives.

The Children’s Ministry shall include the nursery through 5th grade. The Children’s ministry shall include but not be limited to Sunday school, Wednesday evening activities, participation in worship services as appropriate, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat and Community Outreach. This position is expected to require an average of approximately 10 hours per week with the understanding that the actual hours required in any given week will vary depending on circumstances.

The Director shall have the following responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information regarding participants and or their families.  Any information indicating that a child is subject to harm, abuse or neglect must be immediately reported to the pastor or in his absence the chairman of deacons.
• Ensure safe environment for Children’s Ministry activities
• Coordinate with other staff and church members as required to accomplish Children’s Ministry goals and objectives.
• Oversee the curriculum, planning and administration of Children’s Ministry programs and activities.
• Keep informed of denominational goals giving emphasis to publications, materials, and plans as they relate to Children’s Ministry and approved by the pastor.
• Order and maintain supplies and materials for Children’s Ministry.
• Recruit, train and coach teachers and workers in the Children’s Ministry.
• Prepare a recommended annual budget for the Children’s Ministry and administer the budget as approved.
• Keep the pastor informed of the activities and ministries of the Children’s Ministry.
• Other tasks and duties as required in the overall operation and administration of Lebanon Baptist Church.
• Either party may terminate the Director’s employment by giving the other party thirty days written notice. Lebanon Baptist Church at its option may immediately terminate        the Director’s employment by giving the Director written notice of immediate termination accompanied by a check for thirty days salary.