Scope: Create intentional environments to engage early childhood families (Birth-PreK) to invite them to know Christ as Savior and to live a life of dependence on Him.

Ministry/Dept.: Family Ministry

Supervisor: Children’s Minister

Supervises: None

Employee Type: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday

Environment: Office/Desk

Responsibilities

• Be a champion for Northwest Bible Church vision and mission.
• Recruit and shepherd adult volunteer leaders who are passionate and capable of fully investing in the lives of early childhood families.
• Work with the Children’s Minister and Elementary Director to develop a well thought out plan to create a thriving and intentional Preschool Ministry.
• Plan and prepare weekly worship service by creating and coordinating worship, teaching, and small groups.
• Prepare and provide resources for small group and large group lessons.
• Work with the Family Team to develop a well thought out plan to equip parents for a lifestyle of discipleship with their children.
• Meet regularly individually and collectively with adult leaders and parents in early childhood ministry.
• Ensure all Sunday morning and mid-week programs are fully staffed by adult volunteers.
• Maintain all safety and security policies and procedures within the early childhood environment.
• Organize and direct seasonal events such as: Parent/Child Dedications, Parent/Child Dedication classes, new parent tours, etc.
• Identify the needs and interests of early childhood families within the church and community.
• Develop and oversee strategy to welcome first-time parents to early childhood ministry.
• Organize and direct seasonal events for discipleship or connection purposes.
• Provide and ensure adequate childcare needs for church events when needed.
• Ensure consistency among all early childhood ministries.
• Assist in planning and executing Family Ministry events to equip and shepherd parents.
• Pursue professional development by attending conferences, reading relevant literature, and connecting with other Early Childhood ministry leaders in the Dallas area.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

As a religious organization, all employees must affirm and adhere to the Church’s Doctrinal Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality based upon its sincerely held religious beliefs, to qualify for involvement with the ministry. This is necessary to accomplish the Church’s religious mission, goals, and purpose.

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and as Lord
• Active membership and participation at Northwest Bible Church
• Outgoing personality and strong people skills with an ability to relate to all ages.
• A team player who can think globally about the needs of Northwest and Early Childhood.
• Regularly seeks and is open to feedback and growth.
• Respect for parents and their role as the God-given authority in their children's lives
• Able to work cooperatively as a team-player with all members of the church staff