Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with First Methodist Church in Stuttgart, AR as they search for their next Children’s Discipleship Director. First Methodist Church of Stuttgart seeks a passionate and visionary Children's Discipleship Director to lead and invigorate their children’s ministry. This role demands a dynamic individual, both creative and organized, with a proven track record in volunteer recruitment and training. The ideal candidate will possess experience with an established curriculum and demonstrate a strong ability to foster an engaging, fun, and spiritually enriching environment for children. This director will be responsible for revitalizing the children's programs, addressing the current challenges of volunteer burnout, and ensuring the continuity of quality ministry. They will collaborate closely with church leadership to align the children's ministry with the broader goals of the church, which is deeply committed to supporting families and nurturing the spiritual growth of the next generation. The ideal candidate will be: A visionary who can promote the importance of serving in children’s ministry A fun, creative person who can create an atmosphere that draws kids back Motivated self-starter Proven volunteer recruiter/trainer Has experience in working with a set curriculum Organized and prepared POSITION OVERVIEW The Children's Discipleship Director is both crucial and promising. This role requires a visionary who can passionately promote the significance of serving in children’s ministry and create an engaging and fun environment that encourages kids to learn and return. Positives for this role include the church’s strong community presence and the evident love for families, demonstrated by the active involvement of young families and the solid youth ministry. The church is known for its friendly atmosphere, and parents and children appreciate the current ministry efforts. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide vision and leadership for the Children’s Discipleship area. Directs the Children’s Discipleship Committee in planning and carrying out their ministry to help more children become devoted followers of Christ. Contributes to the big picture and the bottom line of the church’s goals and growth. Increase the number of families with children who participate in the ministries of FMC. Increase the number of children who participate in the life of the church. Provide opportunities for children and parents to participate in local missions. Recruit and equip people to present the children’s message during the regular worship service on Sunday morning. More detailed information about this opportunity will be made available to you once you click the “Apply For This Job” button. That step allows you to confidentially express your interest and gain access to additional insights about the role and church. By “confidential,” we mean your information will not be shared with this or any other church without your knowledge and permission, following a full conversation with one of our consultants. If you have any technical difficulties with the inquiry process, please contact John@Shepherd.Group.