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Director of Children’s Ministries

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN
Posted Aug 25, 2026
Job Title
Director of Children’s Ministries
Name of church or organization
Church of the Good Shepherd
Job Location
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN
Job Description
Church of the Good Shepherd is seeking a warm, creative, organized, and faithful Director of Children’s Ministries to lead and strengthen our ministry with young children. We want our children to know that they are loved by God, welcomed in the life and worship of the Church, and growing within a community that knows and cares for them. The Director of Children’s Ministries will work with clergy, church and school staff, parents, and volunteers to provide meaningful Christian formation, pastoral care, fellowship, and community for children from infancy through fifth grade.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing leadership for the parish’s use of Godly Play and supporting teachers in offering it faithfully and effectively
  • Developing pastoral relationships with children and their parents and being attentive to the joys, needs, transitions, and challenges experienced by families
  • Working collaboratively with the Rector, clergy, parish staff, and the Children’s Ministry Committee
  • Partnering closely with the Director of Youth Ministries to create a healthy and intentional transition for children and families as students enter sixth grade
  • Partnering closely with the Director of Good Shepherd School to offer Godly Play stories to the students
  • Helping the parish continually evaluate and strengthen its ministry with children and young families

Reports to: Rector
Hours: ~40 Hours/week
Compensation: $55k-$65k
Benefits: Individual Health Insurance with Dental. Church Pension Contribution
Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Please submit a résumé and a brief video (1-5 minutes) introducing yourself and describing your interest in ministry with children and families to Fr. Walton Jones: walton@gslookout.com.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Full background check will be required.
Link to the job posting or application
https://gslookout.co/GSChildrensMinistries
Website
gslookout.org