Children's Pastor

Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia, GA, as they search for their next Children's Pastor. Level Grove Baptist Church is a thriving, family-oriented congregation with a strong commitment to reaching the next generation for Christ. Known throughout the Habersham County community for its vibrant children's and student ministries, Level Grove has become a destination for families seeking meaningful relationships, biblical discipleship, and opportunities for their children to grow in faith. With a children's ministry serving more than 300 children, a dedicated volunteer team, and a rich tradition of community outreach, Level Grove is excited to welcome a leader who can build upon this strong foundation.

The next Children's Pastor will have the opportunity to lead a well-established ministry while strengthening relationships with families, developing volunteers, and creating engaging environments where children encounter Jesus and grow as disciples. This is an opportunity for a relational, organized, and mission-minded leader who loves children and is passionate about partnering with parents to shape the next generation.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A Relational Shepherd: A warm, approachable shepherd who connects naturally with children, parents, volunteers, and the broader community.
• A High-Capacity Ministry Leader: An organized and proactive leader who can oversee a growing ministry, develop effective systems, and coordinate large-scale events.
• A Volunteer Recruiter & Developer: A collaborative leader who recruits, equips, encourages, and empowers volunteers while building a healthy team culture.
• An Engaging Biblical Communicator: A creative and energetic teacher who makes Scripture understandable, memorable, and applicable for children.
• A Mission-Minded Team Player: A humble, flexible leader who embraces outreach, discipleship, and missions while working collaboratively with church leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide spiritual leadership and strategic direction for the children's ministry, aligning programming and discipleship with the church's overall vision.
• Develop and oversee biblically grounded curriculum, weekly worship experiences, and age-appropriate discipleship opportunities.
• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage volunteers while fostering a healthy, collaborative ministry culture.
• Plan and coordinate children's ministry events, including camps, Vacation Bible School, missions activities, and family outreach opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and parents, strengthening communication and equipping families for discipleship at home.
• Partner with preschool leadership to provide consistent ministry care and spiritual development from birth through elementary ages.
• Develop relationships with local schools and community families, creating opportunities for outreach, evangelism, and connection to the church.
• Oversee ministry planning, scheduling, supplies, communication, and organizational systems to support continued growth.
• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and church staff, actively contributing to the broader mission and ministry of Level Grove Baptist Church.

More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the " Apply For This Job " button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By "confidential," we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.

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