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Join the Mission. Shape the Next Generation.

At Bethel Lutheran Church, we believe every role—whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or with our youngest disciples—is a vital part of God’s mission. We’re seeking a passionate Children’s Ministry Director who is excited to help children and families discover the love of Jesus, grow in faith, and become lifelong followers of Christ.

For more than 150 years, Bethel Lutheran Church has been a place where people encounter the grace, hope, and love of Jesus Christ. Today, that mission continues through two vibrant worship campuses, dynamic ministries for all ages, community outreach, and Bethel Highlands Preschool, our Christ-centered preschool serving 3- and 4-year-olds.

Connect. Grow. Serve. God and Others.

We believe children aren’t simply the future of the Church—they are an essential part of the Church today. We are looking for someone who shares that vision and is excited to partner with families in laying a strong foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.

Why You’ll Love Serving at Bethel

• Serve on a Christcentered, missiondriven staff that values faith, integrity, collaboration, and joy.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families as they grow in their faith.
• Lead and shape a thriving children’s ministry while helping envision its future.
• Partner with an outstanding preschool ministry and a supportive, collaborative staff.
• Equip and encourage volunteers who are passionate about investing in the next generation.
• Use your gifts to make an eternal difference in the lives of children and families.

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Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive ministry serving children (birth through Grade 5) and their families.

This leader creates engaging, Christ-centered environments where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Through meaningful programming, intentional relationships, and strong partnerships with parents and volunteers, the Children’s Ministry Director helps children and families connect, grow, and serve God and others.

This isn’t simply a Children’s Ministry Director position—it’s an opportunity to shape the faith of the next generation, partner with families, equip volunteers, and help children experience the life-changing love of Jesus Christ.

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Primary Responsibilities

Ministry Leadership & Faith Formation

• Provide overall vision, leadership, and direction for Children’s Ministry (birth through Grade 5).
• Develop and lead engaging, ageappropriate, Christcentered programming, including Sunday School, seasonal events, and special activities.
• Oversee the Bethel Highlands Preschool Lunch Bunch Ministry.
• Lead the planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School.
• Provide leadership for Bethel’s Faith Milestone Ministry (birth through fifth grade), helping families celebrate and nurture key moments in their child’s faith journey.
• Create intentional pathways for children and families to connect, grow, and serve.
• Partner with parents as the primary faith leaders in their homes.
• Ensure all child safety policies and procedures are consistently followed and regularly reviewed.

Volunteer Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage volunteers to serve with excellence.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and missionfocused ministry culture.
• Supervise nursery staff and ministry volunteers.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families, volunteers, and staff.
• Collaborate with church staff, youth ministry, and Bethel Highlands Preschool to support the church’s overall mission and vision.
Administration
• Maintain regular office hours and timely communication.
• Coordinate ministry calendars, schedules, registrations, and events.
• Organize ministry logistics and volunteer scheduling.
• Utilize technology to strengthen communication, organization, and ministry effectiveness.
• Operate within the policies and procedures outlined in the Bethel Lutheran Church Staff Handbook.

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QualificationsWe’re looking for someone who is:
• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for helping children and families grow in faith.
• Excited to build authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, collaborative, creative, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using technology to communicate, organize, and strengthen ministry.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, Education, or a related field (or equivalent ministry experience).
• Two or more years of experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry.

The successful candidate will embrace and model Bethel Lutheran Church’s staff values of:

• Communication
• Positivity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Authenticity

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Ready to Shape the Next Generation?

If you have a heart for children, a passion for sharing Jesus, and a desire to help families connect, grow, and serve God and others, we’d love to hear from you.

Come join us as we invest in the next generation, build lifelong disciples, and discover all that God has in store for the children and families of Bethel Lutheran Church.