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Position:  Elementary Minister                

Classification:  Full-Time, Ministerial Exception  

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Family Discipleship Pastor

Secondary Reporting Relationships:  Executive Pastor

Position Supervises:  Kids Ministry Assistant, KidMin Resource Coordinator

Ministry Area:  Kids Ministry, Ministry Staff, Generational Team  

Interfaces: Church Elders and deacons; BAC ministry team; church, school, and preschool staff members and volunteers; congregation, and other stakeholders as identified and appropriate 

Job Purpose: The Elementary Minister oversees the Elementary Ministry (K-5th) in making disciples of children and their parents to fulfill the church’s vision of reaching the 4-B area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This individual will shepherd children and equip parents to walk the path of Legacy Milestones, partnering for the purpose of gospel transformation.

Employee Profile:  

• A committed and active member of Bay Area Church, or willing to transfer church membership if hired

• A strong, clear Christian testimony 

• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

• Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct 

Major Responsibilities:

• Pursue Christ and biblical community

• Lead and serve your own family well, including walking the Legacy Path at home 

• Assist in ministerial care, including shepherding the church through counseling and hospital visits 

• Develop annual goals, calendar, and budget for the Kids Ministry 

• Champion Milestones 1, 2 & 3, integrating them deeply into every area of ministry  

• Equip parents to walk the Legacy Path at home 

• Coordinate with the Student and Adult Ministries to effectively make disciples 

• Develop and lead a robust Elementary Ministry volunteer team, including recruitment, development, resourcing, and consistent coaching 

• Develop and maintain an effective Life Group discipleship strategy for K-5th grades

• Oversee an effective Preteen 5th-grade ministry transition to Student Ministry 

• Develop and lead Elementary and Kids Ministry events (VBS, Jingle Jam, Summer Camp, 4th/5th Grade Retreat, Bible presentation, etc.) 

• Counsel children who have professed Christ as Lord 

• Provide oversight to all Sunday and Wednesday Elementary Kids Ministry programming 

• Provide oversight to the Champions Club Ministry for children with special needs

• Manage Elementary Kids Ministry welcome teams for Sundays and Wednesdays 

• Assist with the oversight and coordination of paid childcare workers 

• Evaluate facility needs and make recommendations regarding Kids Ministry areas 

• Support church-wide events such as Parent Ministry Focus groups, Parent Summit (Kids Summit), etc. 

• Plan and execute regular events strategically aligned with BAC's Vision and Values (e.g., VBS, Jingle Jam, summer camps, etc.)

• Equip and resource parents to become the primary faith influencers of their children

• Consistently recruit, develop, and equip Kids Ministry volunteer leadership teams

• Develop and maintain effective communication with parents and families using social media and other communication tools

• Engage local schools regularly, being present and participating in opportunities to connect with and impact students and staff 

• Teach children regularly in large gatherings

• Work in collaboration with other Generational Team members to plan and execute yearly parent training events and leadership-equipping events

• Support the Lead, Executive, and Family Discipleship Pastors in other duties as assigned

Educational Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required. Seminary education is considered a plus. 

Preferred Experience: At least three years of experience in a ministry staff or high-capacity volunteer role at a medium to large church (300-500+ attendees). This person must embrace their role as a partner, equipper, and encourager of parents as the primary faith trainers of their children. Candidates should be able to build and lead volunteer teams to expand the impact on students and their families. Excellent teaching and communication skills, and a commitment to family and equipping the next generation. A working understanding of the Legacy Milestones (legacymilestones.com).

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive and professional manner that engenders confidence and trust

• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions

• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with stressful situations

• Ability to listen and respond to counsel

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Must be physically able to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc. 

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 30 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity

• Must be able to remain stationary and move around while teaching or presenting 

• Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity

• Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading

• Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound

• Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly

• Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions

Our Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM

  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

• DISCIPLE

  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

• SOCIETY

  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

• CHURCH

  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an employee for this job, and the responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.