Next Generation Kid's Director

Evangelical Free

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 900

Meet Community Bible Church

Community Bible Church is a welcoming mission-focused congregation located in High Point dedicated to centering all of life on Jesus and making disciples wherever we are. Their Sunday gatherings are offered at multiple times to accommodate the needs of our growing community and age-specific ministry is available for infants through 12th-grade students. Under the banner of Take Your Next Step the church encourages newcomers to attend worship gathered explore a Grounded group and connect with others in community. They emphasize following Jesus together and provide a wide array of ministrieskids students women men university global and local outreachto support spiritual growth leadership development and service.

About the Next Generation Childrens Director

The NextGen Director for Children (birth 5th grade) will provide biblical leadership to children and parents at Community Bible or She is a relational visionary shepherd who is grounded deeply in Gods Word and committed to partnering with parents as the primary disciple-makers in their family. Their primary objective will be to shepherd children by using Scripture as his primary curriculum; coach encourage and equip gospel partners (i.e. volunteers); and support and equip parents. He knows names values personal stories and sets the example as a disciple-maker. He is able to minister to children and parents across the spectrum from celebration to suffering. Comfortable in both the classroom and the playground he will model relational intentional discipleship among the next generation preparing children and parents to walk faithfully with Jesus for the entirety of their lives.

TheNext Generation Childrens Directors responsibilities include:

Oversight of Weekly Community: Kids Gatherings

• This responsibility is a blend of proactive and reactive work
• High relational touch points with people Spirit-led encounters
• Provide leadership coaching equipping and encouragement to the Preschool Coordinator
• Implement a biblical scope and sequence that dictates curriculum choices designed to engage children with gospel-centered truth in age-appropriate creative ways
• Recruit lead equip and shepherd a team of committed gospel partners who desire to see children know love and follow Jesus
• Establish Team Coordinators and Ministry Leads to help build leaders and streamline ministry effectiveness
• Create and nurture a culture of accountability commitment excellence and growth among gospel partners
• Ensure all policies related to child safety and ministry operations are regularly updated implemented and enforced
• Expected to attend and participate in worship gathered weekly

Shared Oversight of Strengthening Families Strategy

• Responsible for working together with the Student Pastor and the members of the strengthening families team to develop a clear strategy for encouraging and strengthening family dynamics and rhythms around the Gospel
• Partner with the Congregational Care Pastor to oversee baptisms and the baptism process when children are involved
• Provide care and encouragement related to Parent Commissioning
• Plan and lead events that build relationships and foster community among our families

Build and Oversee NextGen Leadership Pipeline

• Onboard new gospel partners to the Community: Kids team and invest in their development through coaching encouragement accountability empowering etc.
• Develop a strategy to move each gospel partner to their highest potential as servants of Jesus (e.g. from contributing members to missional disciples)
• Develop a healthy communication rhythm through emails text messages phone calls short videos etc. to inform encourage and develop

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Next Generation Childrens Director:

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Masters level seminary education (or higher) (preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 5 years of previous pastoral experience (preferred)
• Experience in volunteer development family ministry and creating engaging gospel-centered environments for kids
• Willingness to pursue EFCA Credentialing or Ordination at some point

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Old School Teaching Values: Skilled in communicating biblical truth through relational and engaging teaching.
• Word-Focused: Strong understanding of Scripture with the ability to teach deep foundational truths in a way that children can understand.
• Parent-Engaging: Ability to partner with and equip parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.
• Connection-Focused Events: Skilled at designing and leading events that build intentional relationships.
• High Expectations: Capable of motivating and challenging othersadults and children aliketo pursue excellence and spiritual growth.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Relational: Prioritizes peoplekids parents gospel partners and guestsabove programs or processes.
• Inviting & Fun: Joyful warm and able to create a welcoming engaging environment for all ages.
• Word-Focused: Deep personal commitment to the authority of Scripture and to faithfully teaching Gods Word.
• Encouraging & Empowering: Invested in helping parents grow in confidence and effectiveness as spiritual leaders in their homes.
• Intentional & Community-Oriented: Passionate about fostering meaningful relationships within the church family.

What its like to live inHigh Point NC

High Point North Carolina is a warm and welcoming community known for its small-town charm and big-hearted people. Often called the Furniture Capital of the World it offers a rich blend of tradition craftsmanship and southern hospitality. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life with family-friendly neighborhoods beautiful parks and a growing downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. The city has a strong sense of community excellent schools and plenty of opportunities to get involved in local churches and service organizations making it a wonderful place to live work and raise a family.