Director of Children's Ministry

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Children's Ministry provides spiritual and operational leadership for FBA's ministry to children in grades K-5, creating a Christ-centered environment where children hear the Gospel, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and are connected to the life of the church.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Must align with FBA's Statement of Faith, beliefs, mission, and values

3. Must be a current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment

4. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred

5. Previous experience serving or leading in Children's Ministry required

6. Demonstrated ability to lead staff and recruit, train, and equip volunteers

7. Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal, written, and presentation skills

8. Ability to develop and implement short- and long-range ministry goals, programs, and procedures

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

10. Must support and model FBA's culture and service expectations, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and 3M Strategy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide spiritual and operational leadership for Children's Ministry in alignment with FBA's mission

2. Plan, oversee, and evaluate a comprehensive ministry for children in grades K-5

3. Ensure biblical teaching, curriculum, and discipleship are consistent with Scripture and FBA's Statement of Faith

4. Oversee Sunday School, missions education, VBS or equivalent programming, music, events, and other ministry opportunities

5. Create a welcoming environment that connects children and families to the life of FBA

6. Recruit, train, equip, and lead staff and volunteers with clear expectations, accountability, and encouragement

7. Develop strategies for ministry growth, outreach, follow-up, and engagement with children and families

8. Develop annual ministry goals, programming, calendar, and budget requests.

9. Collaborate with FBA ministries and departments to support church-wide programs, events, and initiatives

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Support the overall ministry and mission of FBA
2. Model an authentic Christian witness through personal conduct, relationships, and servant leadership
3. Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports as required
4. Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable FBA and Family Ministry policies
5. Pursue appropriate ministry and professional development
6. Perform other related duties as assigned
7. Faithfully tithe income

First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, is a vibrant family of believers in Jesus
Christ. We are the spiritual home to thousands of people in metro Atlanta and the
source of spiritual encouragement to millions of others around the world.

Founded in 1848 in the heart of downtown Atlanta, our church has been a light
for Christ through the darkest times in our city's history and through the most
challenging times our nation has faced.

For 175 years, God has sustained our church as each generation, from our
founding to the present, has acknowledged our dependence upon God and has
sought to honor the truth of His Word, the Bible.

Among our membership are people from 98 countries of origin, making us one of
the most ethnically diverse congregations in America.

We like to think that our congregation resembles the picture of heaven described
in Revelation 5:9, where God's throne is surrounded by those whom Christ had
redeemed "out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation."