Next Generation Children’s Director

Evangelical Free

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 900

Meet Community Bible Church
Community Bible Church is a welcoming, mission-focused congregation located in High Point, dedicated to centering all of life on Jesus and making disciples wherever we are. Their Sunday gatherings are offered at multiple times to accommodate the needs of our growing community, and age-specific ministry is available for infants through 12th-grade students. Under the banner of “Take Your Next Step,” the church encourages newcomers to attend worship gathered, explore a “Grounded” group, and connect with others in community. They emphasize following Jesus together and provide a wide array of ministries—kids, students, women, men, university, global, and local outreach—to support spiritual growth, leadership development, and service.

About the Next Generation Children’s Director
The NextGen Director for Children (birth – 5th grade) will provide biblical leadership to children and parents at Community Bible Church. He or She is a relational, visionary shepherd who is grounded deeply in God’s Word and committed to partnering with parents as the primary disciple-makers in their family. Their primary objective will be to shepherd children by using Scripture as his primary curriculum; coach, encourage, and equip gospel partners (i.e., volunteers); and support and equip parents. He knows names, values personal stories, and sets the example as a disciple-maker. He is able to minister to children and parents across the spectrum from celebration to suffering. Comfortable in both the classroom and the playground, he will model relational, intentional discipleship among the next generation, preparing children and parents to walk faithfully with Jesus for the entirety of their lives.

The Next Generation Children’s Director‘s responsibilities include:
Oversight of Weekly Community: Kids Gatherings
This responsibility is a blend of proactive and reactive work
High, relational touch points with people, Spirit-led encounters
Provide leadership, coaching, equipping, and encouragement to the Preschool Coordinator
Implement a biblical scope and sequence that dictates curriculum choices designed to engage children with gospel-centered truth in age-appropriate, creative ways
Recruit, lead, equip, and shepherd a team of committed gospel partners who desire to see children know, love, and follow Jesus
Establish Team Coordinators and Ministry Leads to help build leaders and streamline ministry effectiveness
Create and nurture a culture of accountability, commitment, excellence, and growth among gospel partners
Ensure all policies related to child safety and ministry operations are regularly updated, implemented, and enforced
Expected to attend and participate in worship gathered weekly
Shared Oversight of Strengthening Families Strategy
Responsible for working together with the Student Pastor and the members of the “strengthening families” team to develop a clear strategy for encouraging and strengthening family dynamics and rhythms around the Gospel
Partner with the Congregational Care Pastor to oversee baptisms and the baptism process when children are involved
Provide care and encouragement related to Parent Commissioning
Plan and lead events that build relationships and foster community among our families
Build and Oversee NextGen Leadership Pipeline
Onboard new gospel partners to the Community: Kids team and invest in their development through coaching, encouragement, accountability, empowering, etc.
Develop a strategy to move each gospel partner to their highest potential as servants of Jesus (e.g., from contributing members to missional disciples)
Develop a healthy communication rhythm through emails, text messages, phone calls, short videos, etc., to inform, encourage, and develop

What you bring
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Next Generation Children’s Director:

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s level seminary education (or higher) (preferred but not required)
Minimum of 5 years of previous pastoral experience (preferred)
Experience in volunteer development, family ministry, and creating engaging, gospel-centered environments for kids
Willingness to pursue EFCA Credentialing or Ordination at some point
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Old School Teaching Values: Skilled in communicating biblical truth through relational and engaging teaching.
Word-Focused: Strong understanding of Scripture with the ability to teach deep, foundational truths in a way that children can understand.
Parent-Engaging: Ability to partner with and equip parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.
Connection-Focused Events: Skilled at designing and leading events that build intentional relationships.
High Expectations: Capable of motivating and challenging others—adults and children alike—to pursue excellence and spiritual growth.
Personal Characteristics and Qualifications
Relational: Prioritizes people—kids, parents, gospel partners, and guests—above programs or processes.
Inviting & Fun: Joyful, warm, and able to create a welcoming, engaging environment for all ages.
Word-Focused: Deep personal commitment to the authority of Scripture and to faithfully teaching God’s Word.
Encouraging & Empowering: Invested in helping parents grow in confidence and effectiveness as spiritual leaders in their homes.
Intentional & Community-Oriented: Passionate about fostering meaningful relationships within the church family.

What it’s like to live in High Point, NC
High Point, North Carolina, is a warm and welcoming community known for its small-town charm and big-hearted people. Often called the “Furniture Capital of the World,” it offers a rich blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and southern hospitality. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life with family-friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and a growing downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. The city has a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and plenty of opportunities to get involved in local churches and service organizations, making it a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.