Children’s Ministry Director

Final day to receive 2025 apportionments is Thursday, January 8, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

The Children’s Director (CD) will coordinate, facilitate and supervise the children’s ministry at Bee Creek UMC. The CD will also serve in a supervisory role in the nursery and the Bee Kids program. The candidate must be detail oriented and possess strong administrative and relational skills.

• Recruit volunteers for Sunday School and Bee Kids (Wednesday after school program)
• Be on-site to coordinate Sunday morning classes for 2 worship hours
• Purchase, organize and prepare supplies for Sunday morning children classes.
• In line with our belief that children matter, plan activities and worship experiences that integrate children into the life of the church.
• Organize the scope, sequence and selection of curriculum for all children’s programming.
• Provide care to children’s ministry students and families as needed.
• Vision ways the gym can be a blessing to the children in the church and the community.
• Help with special ministry events such as I Love My Church Sunday, Fall Festival, Palm Sunday and youth/children events.
• Lead Bee Kids ministry during the school year on Wednesdays at 4:00-5:30 pm including curriculum, supplies and projects.
• Be present at children ministry events with an intentional and prayerful focus on developing relationships with the youth, children and their families.
• Cultivate relationships within the community in a missional way.

• Equip and supervise Nursery Staff.
• Plan, submit and oversee an annual budget.
• Ensure administration of processes for new volunteers, such as background checks, certifications and consent forms.
• Record children’s attendance at all events for church database.
• Work with Youth Director and Preschool to maintain organization in shared areas.

• Deep and vibrant faith and a lifestyle consistent with Christ’s teaching.
• Experience in Children ministries.
• CPR Certification and First Aid are required to be kept current and paid for by the church.
• Proficient in computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and social media skills.

• Spiritual Maturity: intentional about growing in faith with a thirst for a deeper relationship with Christ and others. Committed to being in prayer for our church/pastors/staff/congregation and BCUMC families and parents.
• Teamwork and Team Building: works well as part of a staff team, guides volunteers in leading and inspires participation. Delegates, empowers and holds individuals accountable.
• Relational: a deep love for others, with a special heart for children. Able to develop relationships with children and parents.
• Organization: excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking ability, schedules and plans for the benefit of ministry.

Rio Texas Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
16400 Huebner Road | San Antonio, Texas 78248 |