Family Minister / Director

Vansant Church in Vansant, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Family Minister / Director to lead children’s ministry, student ministry, and family discipleship from birth through 12th grade. This multigenerational Church of Christ congregation, averaging approximately 200 weekly attendees, is committed to its mission of “Connecting People to Jesus, Individually, Collectively, and Globally.”

Reporting to the Executive Minister, the Family Minister / Director will strengthen existing ministries, develop an engaging student ministry, equip parents as spiritual leaders, and build a unified approach to next-generation discipleship.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide vision and leadership for children’s, student, and family ministries from birth through 12th grade.
• Develop a relational student ministry that encourages biblical growth, Christian community, and service.
• Oversee children’s ministry programming, curriculum, and discipleship environments.
• Teach engaging, biblically grounded lessons appropriate for children and students.
• Equip parents to disciple their children and strengthen faith within their homes.
• Recruit, train, encourage, and develop volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Plan family-focused outreach opportunities and meaningful activities beyond Sunday mornings.
• Collaborate with church leadership to advance the congregation’s mission and ministry priorities.

Expectations and qualifications include:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the church’s biblical beliefs and mission.
• A genuine passion for children, students, families, and Christian discipleship.
• Experience in children’s, student, family, or related ministry through employment, internships, or significant volunteer leadership.
• Strong biblical teaching, communication, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.
• Initiative, spiritual maturity, and the ability to develop effective ministry teams.
• A bachelor’s degree or ministry training is valued but not required.

Compensation and benefits: Annual salary of $40,000–$50,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a health insurance stipend, paid vacation, conference and professional development support, and a flexible ministry schedule.

To apply: MinistryHub is coordinating the search. Interested candidates should submit their applications through MinistryHub using the application link provided. Questions may be directed to he***@*********ub.org.