Associate Pastor of Children/Student Ministries

Moundville Baptist Church is seeking an Associate Pastor of Children/Student Ministries to provide leadership, coordination, and biblical instruction for an active and comprehensive ministry serving children from birth through grade five and students in grades six through twelve. This position reports directly to the Pastor and supports the overall mission, ministries, and membership of Moundville Baptist Church.

Primary PurposeThe Associate Pastor will plan, administer, coordinate, supervise, train for, and evaluate the Student and Children's Ministries of Moundville Baptist Church.

Requirements

1. Sunday School LeadershipProvide leadership for Sunday School ministries for children aged birth through grade five and students grades six through twelve, including space planning, curriculum approval, resource selection, teacher recruitment, worker training, and weekly participation.

2. Student Worship and DiscipleshipLead and coordinate Wednesday worship services for students in grades six through twelve, including regular preaching/teaching, planning special guests or activities, and coordinating musical leadership.

3. Children's Ministry CoordinationCoordinate Wednesday night ministries for children birth through grade five, including planning space, approving curriculum and resources, and recruiting and training workers and teachers.

4. Ministry Planning and EventsDevelop and maintain ministry calendars, including at least one special student ministry event each month for grades six through 12 and at least one special children's ministry event each quarter for grades K through five.

5. Churchwide CollaborationWork closely with the Pastor, Pastoral Staff, Secretarial Staff, Children's Council, Youth Council, Pastor's Council, and Finance Committee to coordinate ministry activities, submit schedules, review plans, receive feedback, conduct training, and prepare annual budget recommendations.

6. Pastoral and Congregational SupportParticipate in regular churchwide worship services, special events, Pastor's Council meetings, and provide pastoral care to the congregation in times of need.

7. Spiritual and Personal ExpectationsDemonstrate enthusiasm and support for the ministries of Moundville Baptist Church, maintain consistent personal spritual growth, serve as a faithful exampleand witness in the community, support the church through regular giving, maintain proper family priorities, and perform other duties assigned by the Pastor.

Qualified candidates should be spiritually mature, ministry-minded, organized, collaborative, and committed to leading children, students, families, and volunteers in a Christ-centered ministry environment.