Children’s Director

Job Description: Director of Children's Ministries

Organization: First Baptist Church of Belle Glade

Mission: To impact the people of the Glades with the love of Jesus by creating a multi-cultural, gospel-centered environment for the next generation.

1. Role Objective: The Children's Director will provide visionary leadership and

administrative oversight for all ministries involving children. This full-time role will develop and implement a weekly discipleship/evangelistic outreach model to consistently connect families into FBC Belle Glade.

This role functions under the direct leadership and reporting structure of the Senior Pastor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ministry Leadership & Strategy

• Gospel-Centered Teaching: Maintain a biblically sound curriculum that resonates with a diverse, multi-cultural student body.

• Sunday Experience: Lead high-energy, engaging Sunday morning programs that make kids excited to return.

• Mid-Week Engagement: Develop and oversee Wednesday night programs.

2. Team Building & Recruitment

• Volunteer Pipeline: Recruit, vet, and train a diverse team of volunteers, ensuring every classroom has a "Lead Teacher" and support staff.

• Safety First: Oversee the Child Check-In system and ensure 100% compliance with background checks and safety protocols.

• Staff Collaboration: Work closely with the English and Spanish congregations to ensure a unified approach to children's ministry.

3. Community Outreach & Special Events

• Evangelistic Outreach Model: Design, implement, and sustain a weekly, measurable outreach strategy that connects children and families outside the church walls through relational engagement.

• The "Glades" Impact: Plan large-scale community events like VBS (Vacation Bible School), Fall Festivals, and summer camps to reach unchurched families in the area.

• School Partnerships: Build bridges with local elementary schools to support teachers and students.

4. Ministry Care & Parent Equipping

• Home Discipleship: Provide parents with practical tools (devotionals, digital resources) to lead their children spiritually at home.

• Ministry Support: Be available to pray with and support families during times of crisis or celebration.

Qualifications & Skills

• Theological Alignment: Must wholeheartedly support the Baptist Faith and Message and the mission of FBC Belle Glade.

• Multi-Cultural Competency: Ability to relate to and lead families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead diverse teams to drive measurable growth.

• Bilingual Skills (A Plus): Given our community, the ability to communicate in English and Spanish is highly valued but not required.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Office Presence: Maintain regular office hours for planning, meetings, and community networking.

• Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits package included.

What Success Looks Like in this role

Success is measured by more than just numbers. You are winning when:

• Your weekly outreach pipeline is consistently implemented.

• Children don't just attend; they understand the importance of knowing and sharing Jesus