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Children's Minister
Flower Mound United Methodist Church | Flower Mound, Texas
- Full-Time
- Reports to: Senior Pastor
- Full-Time: $45,000-$50,000 annually + benefits, including paid time off and PPO medical coverage
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Help children discover they belong to God.
Flower Mound United Methodist Church is seeking a Children’s Minister to lead the faith formation and religious education of children from Pre-K through 5th grade and help their families build meaningful connections within our church community.
Our children’s ministry is vibrant, active and thriving. For many families, it is also their first doorway into the life of the church. We are looking for someone who loves children, understands how they learn and grow in faith, and can create an environment where children know they are loved, valued and an important part of the church.
What You’ll Lead
At the heart of this position is Christian education and faith formation for children Pre-K through 5th grade.
The Children’s Minister will:
- Develop and lead a thoughtful, age-appropriate children’s ministry and religious education program grounded in Scripture and the United Methodist tradition.
- Select, develop and implement curriculum for Sunday School, Children’s Church and other faith formation opportunities.
- Help children understand the Bible, worship, prayer, service and what it means to participate in a Christian community.
- Create engaging opportunities for children to learn through conversation, activities, music, art, service and play.
- Develop programming that helps older elementary children prepare for the transition into youth ministry.
- Provide parents and caregivers with practical resources for continuing faith formation at home.
Build Community With Children and Families
Children’s ministry at FMUMC is about more than programming. It is about relationships.
The Children’s Minister will:
- Build meaningful relationships with children and their families.
- Welcome and follow up with new families and help them find a place within the larger church community.
- Stay connected with existing families and notice when someone has been away or may need additional support.
- Help children understand that they are not simply attending church — they are a valued part of it.
- Partner with parents and caregivers as they navigate questions about faith, childhood and family life.
- Work closely with Nursery, Youth, Music, Worship, Missions, Outreach and other ministries to create a connected experience for families.
Lead and Equip Volunteers
A healthy children’s ministry depends on adults who are prepared, supported and excited to serve.
The Children’s Minister will:
- Recruit, train, schedule and support Sunday School teachers and other children’s ministry volunteers.
- Equip volunteers with curriculum, resources and clear expectations.
- Ensure all programming follows the church’s child safety practices and policies.
- Build a strong volunteer culture where people understand both what they are being asked to do and why the work matters.
- Develop and empower lay leaders who can take meaningful ownership within the ministry.
Bring Children Into the Life of the Church
The Children’s Minister will help make children visible and active participants in worship and the wider congregation through opportunities such as:
- Children’s messages during worship
- Acolyte ministry
- Bible Presentation Sunday
- Children’s Sabbath
- Baptism celebrations
- Blessing of the Backpacks
- Advent and Christmas programming
- Vacation Bible School
- Children’s music programs
- Mission and service opportunities
- Seasonal community events and festivals
The Children’s Minister will work with worship and pastoral staff to create experiences that are meaningful for children while connecting them to the broader worshiping community.
Collaborate With the Church Team
The Children’s Minister is an important member of the FMUMC staff and will:
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and ministry planning.
- Collaborate closely with pastoral staff and other ministry leaders.
- Coordinate children’s ministry communications with the church communications team.
- Participate in appropriate Faith Formation, Outreach and church leadership meetings.
- Develop and manage the children’s ministry budget in partnership with church leadership.
- Help shape the future vision and growth of children’s ministry at FMUMC.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience working with children in a church or ministry environment.
Strong candidates will bring:
- Experience supporting or leading children’s ministry, Christian education or religious education.
- A genuine ability to relate to children from Pre-K through elementary school.
- Understanding of age-appropriate child development and learning.
- Experience developing or implementing curriculum and educational programming.
- Strong relational and communication skills with both children and adults.
- Experience recruiting, supporting or coordinating volunteers.
- The ability to organize programs and events while remaining attentive to individual children and families.
- A collaborative approach to working with pastors, staff members, volunteers and parents.
- Alignment with the mission and ministry of Flower Mound United Methodist Church and a desire to help children grow within the Christian faith.
Seminary education is not required, but theological knowledge in the United Methodist tradition is important. Relevant ministry, education and professional experience are more important than a particular degree. Experience in education, child development, family ministry or a related field is welcome.
Full - Time Package
Full-Time - $45,000–$50,000 annually + benefits
Benefits include paid time off and PPO medical coverage.
This full-time position will include the core children’s ministry responsibilities above along with additional responsibilities based on the strengths of the selected candidate. Experience with pastoral care or chaplaincy may allow this candidate to support the church’s broader pastoral care ministry alongside the Senior Pastor and congregational care team. In addition, the church is committed to raising leadership in the church and provides opportunities for ongoing learning and growth in preaching, teaching and theological education as the candidate is interested.
Schedule
Sunday mornings and evenings are a regular and essential part of this position. Office hours throughout the week are consistent with a full time position but offer appropriate flexibility for preparation, volunteer coordination, family engagement, staff collaboration and special events.
Some seasons of church life — including Vacation Bible School, Advent, Easter and community events — will require additional evening and weekend involvement.
About Flower Mound United Methodist Church
Flower Mound United Methodist Church, voted the Best Church in Denton County 2026, has a mission to ensure all people know they have a place to belong as beloved children of God. We believe every individual has unique spiritual gifts to share in brave discipleship of Jesus Christ as we serve our neighbor. This multigenerational congregation reaches families throughout Flower Mound, Lantana, Lewisville, Highland Village and the surrounding community. Our outreach and service opportunities are integral into our everyday faith for all ages, as work towards providing food abundance and home security to our neighbors.
Our children’s ministry is one of the most important ways families first experience our congregation. We want that experience to communicate something simple and lasting:
Your children are valued here. Your family can belong here. And your children have something important to contribute to this community of faith.
We are looking for a Children’s Minister who wants to help us continue building that kind of church.
Communications Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Communications Manager is responsible for effectively managing and coordinating all communication activities of Flower Mound United Methodist Church. This includes developing and implementing communication strategies to promote and enhance the church's mission, values, and activities. The Communications Manager will oversee both internal and external communication
channels, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across various platforms. Additionally, the Communications Manager will collaborate with church leaders and stakeholders to create and maintain a positive image and reputation for the church.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with a lay-driven communications team to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to support the church's mission and goals.
- Manage and maintain the church's website, social media accounts, and other platforms to ensure up-to-date and engaging content.
- Create and distribute regular newsletters, bulletins, and other communication materials to keep the congregation informed about events, news, and updates.
- Coordinate and promote church events, programs, and activities through various communication channels.
- Collaborate with church staff, media coordinator, volunteers, and committees to gather information and create compelling content for communication materials.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication platforms, adhering to the church's guidelines and values.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries, comments, and messages received through digital communication channels in a timely and professional manner.
- Stay updated on emerging communication trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve the church's communication strategies.
- Manage relationships with media outlets, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the church's visibility and community engagement.
- Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives and provide reports to church leadership.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Previous experience in communications, public relations, or marketing in a non-profit or religious organization preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure quality communications.
- Proficiency in digital communication platforms, content management systems, and social media management tools.
- Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging and compelling content.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the United Methodist Church's values, beliefs, and practices is preferred.
- Light graphic design work experience to develop engaging materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse groups of people, including staff and lay leaders, to manage expectations.
- Understanding of ethical communication practices and sensitivity to cultural, religious, and community diversity.
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills. High energy to meet deadlines and deliverables, while simultaneously working in a warm, welcoming, and often interrupted environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear and see. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nursery Staff
Flower Mound United Methodist Church is looking for Nursery staff to nurture the youngest disciples.
Responsibilities
- Present for Sunday morning programing from 8:15 AM-12:15 PM, with potential for hours Sunday evenings during the school year from 4:45-7:15 PM, occasionally throughout the week, and for special non-Sunday church services.
- Provide age-appropriate care, while monitoring and interacting with children.
- Demonstrate ability to effectively calm + nurture children in a loving way, including redirecting undesirable behavior without use of corporal punishment.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe Nursery, ensuring toys are cleaned + sanitized after each shift.
- Ability to physically lift children + get down on their level to play + interact.
- Maintain current adult + pediatric CPR training.
- Role: Representing Church Community + Embodying God’s Love
- Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming environment by greeting parents + children when they arrive.
- Utilize current church Nursery Handbook, including safety practices, MinistrySafe child abuse prevention training, church Employ Handbook policies + background check.
- Teach + remind children they are a beloved + needed part of the church community.