Children's Pastor

Categories: Children's Pastor

Denominations: Baptist

Church Size: 351 to 500

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Salary

Pay Range: Pay based upon experience and/or education

Employee Workplace: On-site

Job Description:

Children's Pastor

Sand Springs Baptist Church – Mineola, TX

Church Summary

Sand Springs is a non-reformed, independent Baptist church in beautiful East Texas. We honor God’s Word and prioritize the Gospel, and He has blessed us with steady growth. Our multi-generational congregation enjoys a blended worship style—singing both hymns and praise choruses—with an emphasis on Biblical truth. We have a strong outreach culture supporting local and international missions, from church plants & food banks to care for abused women and children.

Position Overview

The Children's Pastor partners with the Lead Pastor to shepherd and equip our church family, with a focus on clear, Gospel-centered teaching and a vibrant, safe children’s ministry (birth through 6th grade). This full-time role combines preaching, pastoral care, administrative leadership, and the development of creative, Christ-centered programming for children and families.

Spiritual Qualifications

Meets the Biblical qualifications of a Pastor (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1:6-9)

A humble, godly man with integrity and a strong sense of calling

Growing and maturing in Christ, faithful in discipleship

Passionately desires to glorify God and equip the body of Christ

Key Responsibilities

1. Preaching & Teaching

Prepare to preach and teach Gospel-centered sermons and lessons.

2. Pastoral Care & Leadership

Assist the Lead Pastor in shepherding, counseling, and discipling members 

Support administrative duties and select church projects (mission trips / conferences)

3. Children’s Ministry Leadership

Oversee age-appropriate Bible lessons for infants - 6th grade on Sundays and mid-week

Cultivate a safe, loving environment where children grow in their relationship with Christ

Provide pastoral care for children and their families

4. Program & Event Development

Organize, lead & implement a lively, Bible focused children’s church service

Select and implement curriculum that fosters spiritual growth

Organize monthly family-focused activities:

Family movie nights

Game and craft nights

Mini service projects

Plan creative, annual outreach events, ie:

Fall Festival

Summer Kids Camp

Back-to-School Bash

Annual Children’s Christmas Program (casting, music, costumes, sets, promotion)

5. Safety & Check-In System

Oversee a secure digital check-in/check-out process with badge printing & matching tags

Enforce volunteer background checks and pickup protocols

6. Volunteer Management

Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and youth helpers

Schedule and rotate classroom leaders quarterly

7. Family Engagement

Communicate regularly with parents via meetings and networking

8. Administrative Oversight

Manage ministry budget, ordering supplies, and scheduling

9. Staff Collaboration

Participate in strategic planning for church family ministry

Key Factors for Consideration

Proficiency in teaching

Humble character and teachable spirit

Friendly, charismatic and approachable disposition

Strong organizational and planning skills

Team player, open to mentoring by the Lead Pastor

Clean personal appearance and punctuality

Qualifications and Skills Requirement

Education - Bachelor’s degree (preferred but NOT required)

Experience - 1+ years in children’s ministry

Skills - Creative programming, team leadership, effective communication traits, Humble, Patient, Joyful, Visionary, Christ-centered,

Technology - Familiarity with media & planning tools and willingness to learn digital check-in systems

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following to SSBC9350@yahoo.com:

Resume w/personal information: married, children, bday, picture, etc. 

References

Email Subject line: “Pastoral Candidate: {Your Name}”

Please include links to social media, blogs, videos, or posts that showcase your gifts and family life. We look forward to learning how God has gifted you to serve at Sand Springs.

The mission of Sand Springs Baptist Church is to serve God through worship, evangelism, discipleship, fellowship and missions, bringing people into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and equipping them for ministry that edifies the body of Christ and the Community.