Principal Function: The Children's Pastor will be accountable to the Victory BaptistChurch Body for developing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining a dynamic andcomprehensive children's ministry (birth through fifth grade) and enlisting, training, andsupervising volunteers who assist in developing, supporting, and expanding thechildren's ministry.

The Children's Pastor will have knowledge, agree with, and follow the guidelines in theConstitution and Bylaws of Victory Baptist Church.

The Children's Pastor will be in agreement and have knowledge of The Baptist Faith Message 2000.

The Children's Pastor will report to the Senior Pastor.

Education: A seminary degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of ministry related experience is preferred.

Qualifications: The Children's Pastor must be a committed follower of Jesus Christwho demonstrates spiritual maturity and models an authentic relationship with the Lord,enthusiastically embracing the vision, mission, and values of Victory Baptist Church.

The Children's Pastor must possess strong verbal communication, writtencommunication, and public speaking skills with a proven track record of success inchildren's ministry.

Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for setting the direction of a holistic children's ministry by fulfilling theChurch's mission, particularly focused on children and their needs.

Leads and directs VBS and summer camp while actively seeking volunteers for VBSand summer camp.

Communicates the children's ministry vision to the church body.

Encourages and equips children to grow in their walk with Christ and meets theirspiritual, emotional physical, mental, and social needs.

Leads in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a focused ministry tochildren. The plan should include Bible studies, discipleship, worship, missions,fellowship, retreats, and other events that provides spiritual growth.

Timely plans, recruits, leads, resources, trains, motivates, and encourages volunteerswho serve in the children's ministry.

Works with the children's ministry team in developing and fulfilling the function of thechildren's ministry.

Intentionally builds relationships and encourages relationships between children andtheir families.

Follows up with visiting families through email, phone calls, and visits.

Counsels children and others about salvation and spiritual development and models anactive lifestyle of personal witnessing and ministry while leading and encouragingchildren to develop these disciplines in their own lives.

Plans and communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately (speaking, writing, socialmedia, planning, etc.) with children, volunteers, families, and the church body.

Integrates new members and prospects into the life of the children's ministry andcongregation.

Serves as a member of the pastoral team (hospital visits, funerals, weddings, etc.)Consults, cooperates, and promotes a spirit of unity as a team player with the churchstaff, committees, ministry teams, and members of the congregation.

Fills the pulpit as requested by the Senior Pastor.

Prepares and administers an annual budget for children's ministry in cooperation withthe Administrative Pastor and Finance Committee.

Actively serves with the Victory Baptist Church Mother's Day Out program, partneringwith Chapel Time and additional MDO events.

Plans events and participates in community and school activities to reach unchurchedchildren and their families.

Responsibilities in other Ministry Areas:Participates in corporate worship services as directed by the Senior Pastor.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.