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Georgia Baptist Mission Board

Part Time Children and Youth Director

Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Ellijay, Georgia, United States, 30540

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Description Work with Pastor, Youth and Children Committee, deacons, students, and their families to develop, implement, and lead a ministry for children, students and their families that disciples children and students to know Jesus Christ as their Lord, and to grow spiritually. The position includes coordinating the children’s ministries (nursery through 5th grade), and leading the youth program (6th through 12th grade). Commitment would range from 16-20 hours per week with the possibility of expanding in the future depending on growth of youth and children program. Salary range would be from $20,000-$25,000 annually.

Qualifications

Sound, Bible-based spiritual testimony

Evidence of a growing relationship with the Lord

Feels called by God to minister to children and youth

Experience and training with children and youth ministries

Meets Biblical qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9

If applicable, spouse is of sound biblical mind

Responsibilities

Facilitate a Bible based Sunday School Ministry for students

Facilitate a weekly Bible based Youth Worship Service (Sunday or Wednesday Nights)

Coordinate the children’s ministries from nursery through 5th Grade

Provide discipleship training that leads students to know and follow Jesus Christ as their Lord

Be a positive Christian role model for students

Organize and promote activities such as service projects, mission trips, retreats, fellowships, and conferences that will enhance spiritual growth

Maintain communications among parents, students, and leaders through such vehicles as the church newsletter and social media

Offer biannual parent meeting to keep parents up to date on teaching material, youth events, etc.

Recommend the yearly budget requirements for children’s and student’s activities

Provide input and support to Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Actively build relationships with students by attending some school functions and sporting events

Recruit, train, and coordinate church members serving in the children’s and youth ministry

Ensure that all volunteers working with children and youth have a clear background check on file

If requested, attend deacons meetings

Attend monthly meetings with Lead Pastor

Collaborate with other local youth pastors to plan events such as DNow, C4, FCA, etc.

Able to drive church van

Keep Youth and Nursery Roster up to date with student and parent information

Perform other duties as assigned by Pastor

Personal Growth

Pursue personal spiritual growth through private devotion time

Maintains, as a priority, a right relationship with God, spouse, and family

Attend weekly worship services

How to Apply Please submit the following to Sterling Gudger: sterlinggudger@gmail.com

Resume and/or CV, which should include your education, experience, and ministry background

Five references from previous/current staff such as pastors, elders, etc.

A statement on your personal faith journey, and theological beliefs

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Other

Industry Religious Institutions

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