Minister to Children

Statement of Mission
Go live out God’s Word in His world by focusing on the core values of Praying, Attending, Giving, Evangelizing, and Serving. This strategy will require a Gather and Go (Centralized/Decentralized) approach.

Summary/Objective
The primary responsibility of the Minister to Children is to lead Hyde Park to introduce children (birth through 5^th grade) to Jesus Christ (Matt 28:18-20), disciple them toward Christlikeness (Col 1:28-29) and equip them to serve Christ with their life (Eph 4:11-16). A significant aspect of leading Hyde Park to disciple children will be to engage/equip/empower parents in their Biblical role as primary disciple makers (Deut 6:4-8).

1. Assist in the planning and implementation of a growth strategy within our Discipleship Ministries which focuses on the priorities of Praying, Attending, Giving, Evangelizing, & Serving.
2. Introduce others to Jesus Christ, disciple them in spiritual growth, and train them to serve Him with the goal of encouraging others to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
3. Assist in Sunday Grow Groups, Midweek Bible Study, Special Events, Outreach, Follow-up, and Shepherding.
4. Demonstrate good stewardship of the facilities & budget.
5. Develop the overall children’s ministry of Hyde Park Baptist Church. Recruit, train, and coach volunteers to implement ministry objectives.
6. Be acquainted with the personal lives of families (for example: visit homes, attend school events, and make hospital visits).
7. Foster open communication with parents/guardians.
8. Maintain a well-planned, carefully balanced program throughout the year coordinated with the church calendar of events.
9. Responsible for all kids ministry events (for example: VBS, retreats/camps, and special events).

1. A vital and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
2. Bachelor’s Degree required. Seminary degree preferred.
3. Experience in leading a Children’s Ministry.
4. Pass a background check.
5. Must love and relate well with others and have a passion for evangelism, outreach, and teaching Biblical truths.
6. Able to manage and lead others to embrace and fulfill a vision.
7. Possesses strong professional communication, organizational, and relational skills.
8. Self-motivated individual who is also a friendly and enthusiastic team player.
9. Demonstrates flexibility to a variety of changing events, schedules, and priorities. Able to work under pressure.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments. The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Significant and frequent amounts of walking and standing are required as well as extensive stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, crouching, crawling, bending, climbing stairs, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling or transporting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
2. Regularly required sitting at the computer or other office equipment.
3. Exposure to varying extremes of cold and hot temperatures.
4. Ability to use a vehicle to visit multiple campuses/activities.
5. Flexible schedule due to non-standard hours based on ministry needs. May require split shifts on Sundays and/or for special events.
6. Other physical, mental, or visual abilities required by the job.

The Austin, TX metro area is one of the Top 10 fastest growing regions in the U.S. according to any number of demographic tracking entities, consistently ranking in the Top 25 of U.S. cities by population. The current metro area population of approximately 2.2 million is a 140% increase from the population of 911,000 in year 2000. Though once known as a predominantly “state employee” city, it is often now characterized as “The Silicon Valley of the Southwest,” because of its myriad technology-based industries.

Austin’s popular mantra, “Keep Austin Weird,” is not just a motto; it’s a reality that rings true and draws, connects, and keeps residents in Austin and the surrounding areas. Austin’s official slogan as “The Live Music Capital of the World” also appeals to and draws a large number of diverse individuals. You will always find something to do and see in ATX.

The church is located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood just minutes from the University of Texas and the State Capitol. The neighborhood has also remained central to the expanding growth of the Austin Metro area. Hyde Park Baptist Church has worshippers drive in from all over ATX each and every Sunday.