Children's Minister

Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with First Baptist Arlington in Arlington Texas as they search for their next Childrens Minister. First Baptist Arlington is a multigenerational church with a rich legacy of discipleship a deep commitment to biblical teaching and a clear passion for partnering with families to help children follow Jesus. The church values spiritual depth authentic relationships and creating environments where children are known loved and discipled.

The Childrens Minister will provide leadership and vision for the spiritual formation of elementary-age children (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) and their families. This leader will build upon a strong ministry foundation while helping the church thoughtfully move forward equipping volunteers supporting parents as primary disciplers and creating pathways for children to be Saved Shepherded Shaped and Sent. Success in this role will be measured through trusted relationships healthy ministry systems volunteer development and meaningful spiritual growth among children and families.

The ideal candidate will be:

Experienced Leader Ready to Build Momentum

Brings the maturity leadership experience and organizational ability necessary to lead a healthy ministry with an established foundation. Able to honor the churchs legacy while thoughtfully guiding future growth and development.

Family Discipleship Champion

Views parents as the primary disciplers of their children and is passionate about equipping families to cultivate faith in the home. Creates ministry environments that strengthen both children and parents.

Volunteer Development and Team Multiplication

Demonstrates a proven ability to recruit train encourage and empower volunteers. Builds healthy ministry teams that create sustainable and effective discipleship environments.

Builder of a Flourishing Childrens Ministry

Leads children and families through the churchs discipleship pathway of Saved Shepherded Shaped and Sent. Creates engaging and biblically grounded environments that foster long-term spiritual growth.

Relational and Trusted Ministry Presence

Connects quickly with children parents volunteers and staff. Creates a culture where families feel welcomed valued supported and cared for.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Childrens Minister will serve as a key member of the Formation Team and provide oversight for all elementary-age ministry environments programs and events. This role carries responsibility for developing ministry strategy strengthening family discipleship leading volunteer teams and ensuring ministry environments reflect excellence hospitality safety and theological alignment with the mission of the church.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all Childrens Ministry environments programs and events for elementary-age children and their families.
• Equip parents as primary disciplers through training resources and intentional family discipleship opportunities.
• Recruit train schedule and shepherd volunteer leaders across Childrens Ministry environments.
• Supervise Childrens Ministry staff and cultivate a healthy team-oriented ministry culture.
• Evaluate and strengthen existing ministry programs while developing new opportunities for spiritual growth.
• Oversee child safety systems volunteer screening processes and ministry procedures.
• Manage curriculum teaching resources ministry supplies and budget responsibilities.
• Collaborate with church staff to align discipleship strategies across generations.
• Foster ministry environments marked by warmth hospitality biblical teaching and spiritual formation.
• Provide pastoral leadership and prayerful care for children families volunteers and staff.

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