Director of Children’s Ministry: Cornerstone-Brighton, MI
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Job Title:
Director of Children's Ministry: Cornerstone-Brighton, MI
Job Description:
SCOPE OF POSITION: This full-time Children's Ministry Director is responsible for all aspects of spiritual growth and development of children ranging in age from infants through fifth grade.
What Success Looks Like: Under your leadership kids are excited to learn about Jesus and the parents are excited about what their kids are learning.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Driven first by a love for Jesus, children, families and living a life marked by the Gospel
- Gifted leadership and communication skills
- Highly relational (inviting, caring, and personable)
- Disciplined, innovative and creative
- Able to be highly engaging and energetic as a leader
- Ability to develop a team-oriented culture through training, and mentoring
- Experienced in leading ministries that reach 200+ children
- Able to manage workflows and details associated with Kid's Ministry and special events
- Committed to, and doctrinally aligned with, the church's Mission, Vision, Values
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and Direct all Cornerstone Kids ministry environments including:
- Sunday Nursery (Infant – 5 yrs old)
- Sunday Elementary (K-5th)
- Wednesday night Kingdom Seekers (Infant-5th)
- Kids Buddy Program (special needs ministry)
- Function as both a director of children's ministry and the face of the ministry to kids and parents
- Collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor and Leadership Team to plan and facilitate special events
- Provide leadership to the Kid's Ministry Coordinators and volunteers via staff development
- Partner with Ministry Coordinators to evaluate the structure & design of program components and provide optimal programming for children
- Analyze, propose and implement a healthy and effective children's ministry and family events (VBS, camps, and outreach events)
- Discover ways to partner with Cornerstone Christian School's programming & families
- Recruit, hire, train & direct all Kid's Ministry positions from coordinators to volunteers
- Equip parents to be involved in the spiritual formation of their child
- Build a family culture that is continually attracting new kids and families
- Provide oversight to part-time children's ministry coordinators
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Weekly check-ins and monthly meetings with children's ministry coordinators
- Oversee entire operational process for children ministry (approve staff hours and development)
- Develop a strategic plan in alignment with the overall church mission, vision, and core values
- Develop current staff allowing them to grow in their God-given potential
- Regularly communicate with parents
- Manage budget and plan events one year in advance
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on education, experience, and proven track record
- Excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
Educational requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in education or children's ministry preferred. Experience in Children's Ministry leadership may replace educational requirements
Position Qualifications:
See job description
Application Deadline
08/28/2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$35k-$44k
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Cornerstone-Brighton, MI
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)
City, State
Brighton, MI
Description of Organization
Cornerstone is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton Michigan. Our congregation is 40 years old. Our Sunday worship attendance is 1,000-1,200. We also have a K-8 Christian School.
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