Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with First Baptist Arlington in Arlington, Texas as they search for their next Children’s Minister. First Baptist Arlington is a multigenerational church with a rich legacy of discipleship, a deep commitment to biblical teaching, and a clear passion for partnering with families to help children follow Jesus. The church values spiritual depth, authentic relationships, and creating environments where children are known, loved, and discipled.
The Children’s Minister will provide leadership and vision for the spiritual formation of elementary-age children (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) and their families. This leader will build upon a strong ministry foundation while helping the church thoughtfully move forward, equipping volunteers, supporting parents as primary disciplers, and creating pathways for children to be Saved, Shepherded, Shaped, and Sent. Success in this role will be measured through trusted relationships, healthy ministry systems, volunteer development, and meaningful spiritual growth among children and families.
The ideal candidate will be:
Experienced Leader Ready to Build Momentum
Brings the maturity, leadership experience, and organizational ability necessary to lead a healthy ministry with an established foundation. Able to honor the church’s legacy while thoughtfully guiding future growth and development.
Family Discipleship Champion
Views parents as the primary disciplers of their children and is passionate about equipping families to cultivate faith in the home. Creates ministry environments that strengthen both children and parents.
Volunteer Development and Team Multiplication
Demonstrates a proven ability to recruit, train, encourage, and empower volunteers. Builds healthy ministry teams that create sustainable and effective discipleship environments.
Builder of a Flourishing Children’s Ministry
Leads children and families through the church’s discipleship pathway of Saved, Shepherded, Shaped, and Sent. Creates engaging and biblically grounded environments that foster long-term spiritual growth.
Relational and Trusted Ministry Presence
Connects quickly with children, parents, volunteers, and staff. Creates a culture where families feel welcomed, valued, supported, and cared for.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Children’s Minister will serve as a key member of the Formation Team and provide oversight for all elementary-age ministry environments, programs, and events. This role carries responsibility for developing ministry strategy, strengthening family discipleship, leading volunteer teams, and ensuring ministry environments reflect excellence, hospitality, safety, and theological alignment with the mission of the church.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee all Children’s Ministry environments, programs, and events for elementary-age children and their families.
- Equip parents as primary disciplers through training, resources, and intentional family discipleship opportunities.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and shepherd volunteer leaders across Children’s Ministry environments.
- Supervise Children’s Ministry staff and cultivate a healthy, team-oriented ministry culture.
- Evaluate and strengthen existing ministry programs while developing new opportunities for spiritual growth.
- Oversee child safety systems, volunteer screening processes, and ministry procedures.
- Manage curriculum, teaching resources, ministry supplies, and budget responsibilities.
- Collaborate with church staff to align discipleship strategies across generations.
- Foster ministry environments marked by warmth, hospitality, biblical teaching, and spiritual formation.
- Provide pastoral leadership and prayerful care for children, families, volunteers, and staff.
More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants.
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