Children's Ministry Director

The Kids Ministry Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all children's programming from Nursery through 5th Grade. This full-time role ensures a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment where children can encounter God's love and grow in their faith. The Director is responsible for developing long-term strategies, building and equipping teams, partnering with families, and executing impactful weekly programs and special events.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a pastor's heart, strong organizational skills, and the ability to create fun, meaningful, and faith-forming experiences for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Ministry Development

• Develop and implement the vision for Kids Ministry in alignment with the church's mission and values.
• Recruit, train, equip, and motivate a large volunteer team to serve in weekly services, midweek programming, VBS, and special events.
• Supervise Children's Ministry staff and volunteers, providing coaching, accountability, and support.
• Cultivate a healthy, prayerful, and fun team culture marked by encouragement, excellence, and servant leadership.
• Manage the Kids Ministry budget and steward resources responsibly.

Programming & Curriculum

• Coordinate engaging, age-appropriate Sunday and midweek programming for Nursery-5th Grade.
• Select, adapt, implement, or create a biblically sound curriculum that helps children grow in their understanding of God.
• Create high-energy, meaningful large group experiences and relational small group environments.
• Design ministry spaces that are safe, creative, and welcoming for children and families.

Event Planning & Special Initiatives

• Lead the planning and execution of major annual events such as Kids Camp, Easter, Harvest/Family Events, and Christmas celebrations.
• Provide childcare support for churchwide events as needed.
• Partner with other ministry leaders (Youth, Worship, NextGen) for integrated events and programs.

Family Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships with parents, equipping them as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
• Communicate regularly with families about programming, policies, and spiritual growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with other church staff to ensure alignment and cross-ministry support.
• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to kids and families.

Safety & Operations

• Establish and uphold safety and security protocols, including check-in/check-out systems, emergency procedures, and adherence to Safe Ministry Policy.
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, volunteer schedules, budgets).
• Ensure ministry spaces are safe, clean, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

Qualifications

• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Passionate about children's ministry and seeing families grow in their faith.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in children's ministry or related fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in Children's Ministry, Christian Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to build and lead volunteer teams.
• Knowledge of child development principles, safety protocols, and best practices for children's programming.
• Experience managing budgets, programs, and multiple ministry projects.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media, digital tools, and church management systems.
• Visionary leadership that can develop long-term strategies and inspire teams toward growth.
• Creative and innovative in designing engaging, age-appropriate programming.
• Team-builder who recruits, equips, and celebrates volunteers while fostering a positive ministry culture.
• Responsible and proactive by being organized, reliable, and driven to achieve ministry goals.
• Effective communicator who connects well with children, families, volunteers, and staff.

Working Conditions

• This full-time role requires availability on Sundays, mid-week evening programming, and flexibility for special events and seasonal programs.
• Some physical activity, including setting up spaces and interacting with children, is required.
• Fulfill 40 hours per week across 5 workdays, including Sundays and one midweek evening and office hours Tuesday-Thursday.
• Be present for all major Kids Ministry events and programs.
• Flex hours during event weeks to ensure balance of workload and availability.

Onboarding and Support

• Training and support from the Director of Ministry.
• Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure the resources and guidance needed to succeed.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing mission of the church.