Childrens Pastor

Children s Pastor Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (MPBC) Colonial Heights, Virginia Position Overview Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is seeking a passionate, organized, and spiritually mature leader to serve as our Children s Pastor. This individual will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of our children s ministry (birth through 5th grade), partnering with families to help children know, love, and follow Jesus. The Children s Pastor will play a key role in discipling the next generation and equipping volunteers to create a safe, engaging, and gospel-centered environment for our children. Primary Responsibilities Ministry Leadership & Vision Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for children s ministry aligned with the overall mission and vision of MPBC Lead all children s ministry environments, including Sunday mornings, midweek programming, and special events Ensure all teaching is biblically sound, age-appropriate, and gospel-centered Volunteer Recruitment & Development Recruit, train, and shepherd a strong team of volunteers Provide ongoing encouragement, support, and leadership development for team members Create clear systems for scheduling, communication, and team care Family Partnership Equip and encourage parents to be the primary disciple-makers of their children Communicate regularly with families regarding ministry opportunities and resources Provide support and guidance for families navigating spiritual development Safety & Administration Oversee and maintain all child safety and security policies and procedures Ensure all volunteers are properly screened and trained Manage ministry budget, supplies, and classroom environments Coordinate use of curriculum and ministry resources Events & Outreach Plan and execute children-focused events (camps, outreach events, etc.) alongside our Children s admin Partner with other church ministries to integrate children into the broader life of the church Engage the community as an avenue for outreach and connection Qualifications A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ A calling to children s ministry and a heart for discipleship Agreement with the doctrine (BFM, 2000) and mission of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers effectively Bachelor s degree (ministry-related field preferred, but not required) Key Characteristics Energetic and relational Organized and detail-oriented Team player who works well with staff and volunteers Creative in engaging children and families Dependable and proactive About Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is a body of believers that exists to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus. To Apply Please submit a resume and a brief statement of your testimony and calling to children s ministry to Joe.

Mayes@mpbclife.com