Minister to Children Youth Family

Ministry Full Time

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Royal Lane Baptist Church (RLBC), is a mid-sized, progressive Baptist church in North Dallas with a 70+

year history. RLBC is a diverse community united in Jesus Christ and is committed to the advancement

of the Kingdom of God. Motivated by the teachings of Jesus, RLBC is actively engaged in social justice,

racial reconciliation, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. RLBC is seeking a full-time Minister to Children, Youth, and

Families (MCYF).

As a collaborative Christian leader, this minister will play a crucial role in nurturing the faith development

of our church’s children, youth, and their families, and a strong sense of community among them and with

the church as a whole. We seek a minister who is creative, inclusive, compassionate, and relational, who

is skilled in planning and helping to execute meaningful programs according to biblically based and socially

relevant curricula, and who is gifted in cultivating authentic relationships with children, youth, current

and potential church members, as well as with the adult volunteers who work with these ministries.

For more information about us, please explore our website: http://royallane.org/

Qualifications:

● A calling and passion for working in a church context with children and youth

(Ages 0-18), and their families, as well as with ministry team members

● Educational training for practical, contextual ministry

● Spiritual maturity as a follower of Christ

● Theological alignment with our diverse and progressive congregation

● At least three (3) years working with children and/or youth in a leadership role

Responsibilities:

● Re-energizing and strengthening the children and youth ministries of Royal Lane, while building relationships and cultivating strong connections with children, youth, and families through both

programs and in informal settings with and among the families.

● Helping parents and guardians inspire curiosity and spiritual interest in their children

● Guiding and providing leadership for:

o Sunday School (weekly)

o Godly Play (weekly)

o Lead Wednesday evening programming (weekly)

o Staffing of the nursery (weekly)

o Youth Activities (semimonthly)

o Christian camping (summer)

o Vacation Bible School (summer)

o Family and intergenerational events (seasonal)

o Recruitment, organization and supervision of paid staff and volunteers, also making

certain each is in compliance with our CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

o Review and maintenance of curriculum that aligns with Royal Lane’s theology and

programming

o Maintenance of supplies and spaces that are used for children and youth to ensure a

safe and welcoming environment

o Mission opportunities

● Working in partnership with the Youth Steering Committee, the Children’s Steering Committee,

and the Education Committee to maintain a vision and supportive core for their areas of

responsibility

● Maintaining excellent communication – targeted, effective, and consistent

● Managing relevant budgets and finances

● Participating in weekly Staff meetings and monthly Deacons meetings as an advocate for

children, youth, and their families.

● Reporting to the Senior Pastor

This new ministry position calls for a person with a vision for how a congregation can develop an

active, inclusive means for engaging, equipping, and being responsive to its youngest members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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