Children’s Ministry Director

Shenandoah Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director who has a heart for the gospel, a love for children, and a passion for partnering with families to disciple the next generation.

Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director provides leadership and oversight for all children’s ministries (birth–5th grade). This role exists to glorify God by nurturing children in their walk with Christ, supporting parents, equipping volunteers, and reaching families in the Greater Roanoke Valley.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, and evaluate all children’s ministry programs, including nursery, LifeGroups, Beginners Church, Awana, summer programs, and special events

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and paid workers

  • Ensure safe, clean, and welcoming ministry environments

  • Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers

  • Oversee curriculum, supplies, calendars, and budgets

  • Coordinate with other church ministries and Roanoke Valley Christian Schools

  • Provide care and biblical guidance to children, parents, and volunteers

  • Teach chapel for RVCS (as needed)

Qualifications

  • A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him

  • A strong calling to children’s ministry

  • Agreement with the Statement of Faith and the ministry philosophy of Shenandoah Baptist Church

  • Demonstrated character, integrity, and spiritual maturity

  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • A genuine love for children and families

Compensation & Benefits

  • Full-time, benefited position

  • Vision and dental insurance

  • HSA with matching contributions

  • Retirement plan with 3.5% employer match

  • Tuition benefits for dependents enrolled in Roanoke Valley Christian Schools

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a résumé to info@sbcfamily.org.