Children's Pastor

Department: Children's Ministry

Reports to: Administrative Pastor

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Children's Pastor will oversee the programming and ministry of kindergarten through 5th grade that propels the next generation to celebrate, apply, and extend the gospel in their community. They will be a proactive, experienced leader who sets vision and builds great teams. They will facilitate weekly gatherings for 150+ kids and work alongside a team of 60 adult volunteers and 20 student volunteers.

Core responsibilities:

Kids' Discipleship

• Be a front-facing leader that champions weekly gatherings, camps, and other events throughout the year
• Create environments that are safe, simple, engaging, and age appropriate
• Cultivate a relational ministry that is centered on the gospel and resourcing families
• Responsible for communicating, planning, and executing ministry with excellence
• Ensure that all systems, practices, and procedures are functioning well

Build Great Teams

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain leaders/volunteers
• Know, love, care for those in your sphere of influence
• Encourage and empower volunteers both individually and as a group on a regular basis

Cultivate Relational Ministry

• Cultivate a relational ministry culture built on trust
• Connect with volunteers on a regular basis outside of Sunday mornings
• Connect with families on a regular basis outside of Sunday mornings
• Celebrate milestones as an effort to cultivate maturity

Qualifications:

Personal

• Cultivate and maintain a healthy spiritual life that includes prayer, worship, studying the Word, and applying the gospel to your life and family
• Align with the values of New Union Baptist Church
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prove ability to assess and initiate action independently when needed
• Can work autonomously and prioritize work appropriately
• Demonstrates creative and effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

Education and experience

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution preferred. Seminary Degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of ministry experience in the area of Preschool or Children, or an equivalent occupation in education is preferred.
• Able to articulate a clear call to ministry to children