Caskey Center
Children’s Pastor Sandy Ridge Baptist Church
Caskey Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Purpose
To direct children’s activities: children’s church, vacation Bible school, children’s camp(s) and periodic events (as appropriate) within the existing vision of the Pastors for Sandy Ridge Baptist Church.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong desire to work in a historically-Baptist Church
High personal motivation; self-management; progress without direct supervision; virtuous character
Proficient in email, documents and calendar
Exceptional communications with children and their parents
Ability to learn and develop new skills and adapt
Willingness to continue to learn, grow, and be mentored
Roles
Equip parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children
Responsible for ministering to the children of SRBC member families
Maintain accountability with the Senior Pastor and Personnel Committee.
Always promote loyalty to the vision of the Pastors, and existing ministry construct of SRBC.
Promote an atmosphere in the children’s ministry which fosters cooperation and order
Conduct children’s church other than on 5th Sundays when there will be no children’s church
Administratively coordinate and oversee all children’s programs (RidgeKids, Midway, VBS, camps).
Pursue leads and follow up with absent member-families with children
Recruit and develop volunteer leaders for existing children’s ministries
Implement and develop programs for spiritual formation of children
General Responsibilities
Entire family must be involved with SRBC small group in some capacity
Be present at all worship services; family attend worship services regularly
Personally assure that only SRBC members are involved with supervisory aspects of ministry
Allow the Gospel to be given in forms consistent with the pulpit of SRBC
Bring to the Sr. Pastor’s attention any critical children/family related issues
Be early to all ministry related meetings, activities and church services
Oversee and work with Children’s/Nursery/Preschool Coordinator to ensure all areas are covered and ensure schedules are completed and submitted to volunteers quarterly
Strongly encourage parents or guardians to assist with Nursery, Preschool, K-4th or Midway at least once per month
Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing Vacation Bible School and Kid’s Camp
Other than when on vacation, must be reasonably accessible to pastoral staff and administrative assistant
Must abide by employee handbook
Must hold 9-12 hours a week of predictable office hours
Position Details
Must be a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church
Must be in complete agreement with the Constitution, Bylaws, the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message, and the 14 articles of the Nashville Statement
Must be a married, male, seminary graduate
Must tithe to SRBC by recordable means (envelopes, online, etc…)
Work will be between 30-50 hours a week
Pay package will be no less than $50,000 annually based on experience
Full-time position with performance review at 6 months
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To direct children’s activities: children’s church, vacation Bible school, children’s camp(s) and periodic events (as appropriate) within the existing vision of the Pastors for Sandy Ridge Baptist Church.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong desire to work in a historically-Baptist Church
High personal motivation; self-management; progress without direct supervision; virtuous character
Proficient in email, documents and calendar
Exceptional communications with children and their parents
Ability to learn and develop new skills and adapt
Willingness to continue to learn, grow, and be mentored
Roles
Equip parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children
Responsible for ministering to the children of SRBC member families
Maintain accountability with the Senior Pastor and Personnel Committee.
Always promote loyalty to the vision of the Pastors, and existing ministry construct of SRBC.
Promote an atmosphere in the children’s ministry which fosters cooperation and order
Conduct children’s church other than on 5th Sundays when there will be no children’s church
Administratively coordinate and oversee all children’s programs (RidgeKids, Midway, VBS, camps).
Pursue leads and follow up with absent member-families with children
Recruit and develop volunteer leaders for existing children’s ministries
Implement and develop programs for spiritual formation of children
General Responsibilities
Entire family must be involved with SRBC small group in some capacity
Be present at all worship services; family attend worship services regularly
Personally assure that only SRBC members are involved with supervisory aspects of ministry
Allow the Gospel to be given in forms consistent with the pulpit of SRBC
Bring to the Sr. Pastor’s attention any critical children/family related issues
Be early to all ministry related meetings, activities and church services
Oversee and work with Children’s/Nursery/Preschool Coordinator to ensure all areas are covered and ensure schedules are completed and submitted to volunteers quarterly
Strongly encourage parents or guardians to assist with Nursery, Preschool, K-4th or Midway at least once per month
Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing Vacation Bible School and Kid’s Camp
Other than when on vacation, must be reasonably accessible to pastoral staff and administrative assistant
Must abide by employee handbook
Must hold 9-12 hours a week of predictable office hours
Position Details
Must be a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church
Must be in complete agreement with the Constitution, Bylaws, the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message, and the 14 articles of the Nashville Statement
Must be a married, male, seminary graduate
Must tithe to SRBC by recordable means (envelopes, online, etc…)
Work will be between 30-50 hours a week
Pay package will be no less than $50,000 annually based on experience
Full-time position with performance review at 6 months
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