Job Overview

What You'll Do:

• Lead and grow our ministry for families with children up to 5th grade.
• Equip parents and volunteers to disciple the next generation.
• Create welcoming and spiritually rich environments where kids can thrive.
• Foster spiritual disciplines and family worship both at church and in the home.
• Collaborate closely with pastoral staff and lay leaders.

What We're Looking For:

• A humble, spiritually mature leader who loves working with children and families.
• Someone who listens well, leads gently, and is ready to serve hands-on.
• A team player who values Scripture, discipleship, and gospel-centered ministry.
• Passion for intergenerational community and building up both parents and children.

Whether you're already in ministry or just sensing a call to serve children and families more deeply, we'd love to connect.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The Children's Minister leads the NYCAC's Children Ministries by providing Biblical leadership in education, worship, evangelism, and discipleship, working with and cooperating with lay leaders under the direction of the Senior Pastors. A pastoral team member, he/she will enable the church's children's ministries to thrive and flourish while equipping parents and families to carry out the God-given Vision and Mission of NYCAC.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Fully embrace the mission, vision, and values of NYCAC

Ministry Responsibilities

• Develop spiritual vision, goals, and objectives for Children's Ministry in alignment with NYCAC's overall vision
• Assess needs and develop responsive programs and activities
• Preach to and teach children and families
• Serve as a motivating mentor to children and parents
• Create a supportive and spiritually nurturing environment
• Provide pastoral care and discipleship for children and families
• Welcome and assimilate newcomers and their families
• Assist in broader pastoral duties (baptism, communion, weddings, etc.)
• Lead Vacation Bible School and child dedication ceremonies
• Uphold C&MA authority and pursue licensing/ordination as applicable

Staff Supervision and Development

• Identify and develop lay leaders and volunteers
• Oversee recruitment, training, and evaluation of staff and volunteers
• Foster effective teamwork with volunteers and leaders

Administration

• Create and implement strategic goals and ministry calendar
• Manage annual ministry budget
• Respond to communications and build external partnerships
• Plan outreach initiatives and service opportunities

Competencies and Character

• Demonstrate humility, spiritual maturity, and servant leadership
• Cultivate spiritual disciplines personally and communally
• Exercise discretion, adaptability, and sensitivity in ministry contexts
• Be dependable, visionary, and action-oriented

Evaluation and Compensation

• Regular meetings with Senior Pastor
• Submit annual reports and participate in evaluations by the Senior Pastor and Governing Board