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    At First Methodist Carrollton, our mission is to know Christ and make Christ known. If you are passionate about loving Jesus and His Church, and spreading His love and scriptural holiness, we’d love to connect with you!


    We are currently hiring a full time Children and Family Ministry Director. 😃


    The Director of Children and Family Ministry supports FMC’s vision by developing and leading discipleship, community, and outreach programs for children (K–6) and families. This role partners with parents to disciple their children and equips volunteers to build healthy families. We are located in north Dallas and are seeking someone who loves Jesus, loves children, and has organization skills to oversee kids programming and volunteers. We are praying God sends us someone who has excitement and vision to renew and revive our children's ministry!

    About the Job

    Children and Family Ministry Director

    Family Ministry

    • Develop and implement strategies to engage and integrate children and families into church life.
    • Create and implement a strategy for reaching and assimilating kids and families in the life of the church.
    • Grow and maintain classes and ministries for parents.
    • Equip parents for discipleship beyond church walls.
    • Plan events to strengthen marriages, families, and parenting skills.
    • Recruit, train, and support volunteers for family ministry.
    • Stay informed on family culture trends and ministry strategies.
    • Be a liaison to the Preschool program and be a key connecting piece to the church.


    Children’s Ministry

    • Lead ministry for grades K–6, including Sunday and Wednesday programs, retreats, camps, and mission projects.
    • Oversee First Kids (K–3) and support END Zone (4–6) volunteer teams; collaborate with Nursery Director.
    • Supervise the Nursery Director.
    • Resource and develop volunteers; plan major events (VBS, Santa’s Breakfast Bash, Easter Egg Scramble).
    • Communicate clear ministry goals and build systems to move families from visitors to active participants.
    • Ensure curriculum is biblical, age-appropriate, and engaging.
    • Celebrate and appreciate volunteers regularly.


    General Ministry

    • Align programming with FMC’s mission and collaborate with staff for pastoral care and integration.
    • Maintain effective communication with families and manage ministry budgets and administration.
    • Other duties as assigned by supervising pastor.


    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years of children’s ministry leadership required.
    • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to recruit and equip volunteers.
    • Passion for children’s ministry and ability to connect with kids and parents.
    • Active relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to spiritual disciplines.
    • Belief and support for infant baptism


    Salary: $60,000

    Reports to: Supervising Pastor



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    First Methodist Carrollton is a multigenerational, multiethnic Global Methodist Church with a rich Wesleyan heritage and vibrant faith in Jesus. If you’re called to know Christ and make Christ known in the lives of kids and families, we’d love to hear from you!


    To apply, email asmith@firstchurch.net with your resume and a statement explaining why you feel called to apply to this position.


    Apply now!

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