Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries

We’re seeking an Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries with strong, proven experience in working with children and leading children’s ministry. If God has equipped you to invest deeply in babies through college-aged students—teaching them, guiding them, and helping them grow in a vibrant relationship with Christ—we want to meet you. This role offers the opportunity to shepherd families, build and strengthen a thriving children’s ministry, develop and empower volunteers, and creatively reach our community with the Gospel. If you have a heart for discipleship, seasoned leadership experience, and a passion for making an eternal impact, we invite you to consider joining our team. Apply today and help shape the future of Piney Grove Chapel’s families for generations to come!

The primary function of the Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries is to lead and disciple babies through college age into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. This individual will recruit and train volunteers, plan, implement, oversee, teach, and evaluate the programs of the family ministry and build a family ministry that fits into the overall vision of Piney Grove Chapel. In addition, this individual will lead and directly oversee the children’s ministries (birth-6th grade). He will foster and create opportunities for Piney Grove Chapel to connect with the community as well as guests.

SALARY: $50,000-$65,000

REPORTS TO:

The Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries is responsible to the church & reports to Sr. Pastor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in conjunction with the Children’s Ministry Council (CMC) to plan discipleship, service and outreach opportunities, as well as activities for the children’s ministry calendar.

• Work in conjunction with the CMC to recruit volunteer adult leaders who passionately invest in the children’s ministry.

• Provide pastoral care & leadership training opportunities to the CMC and volunteers.

• Partner with and provide pastoral care to children and parents of the children’s ministry.

• Build supportive relationships with parents; provide resources to help them disciple their children.

• Foster a welcoming environment where children are known, valued, loved, and equipped to fulfill their ministry calling and live out the Gospel.

• Lead Wednesday evening weekly activities by overseeing, providing sound biblical teaching, and offering enjoyable events that are relevant and engaging to children.

• Lead Sunday morning Kid’s Church and activities by overseeing, providing sound biblical teaching, and offering enjoyable events that are relevant and engaging to children.

• Work to establish a relationship with children and families in our community who do not have a church home.

• Communicate ministry plans clearly to families and volunteers.

• Manage and follow the annual budget.

• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Senior Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spiritually: Must have a strong prayer and devotional life. Must possess a calling by God to ministry with a passion to work with children and families.

• Ethically: Must strive to live with integrity to God's Word and as a godly example before the entire congregation.

• Organizationally: Must have a cooperative spirit that ensures a collegial relationship with all church staff and leadership. Work to maintain unity within the church. Must possess strong administrative skills to lead ministry.

• Education: Must have an undergraduate degree. The Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries is expected to improve personal and professional skills through continued training under the supervision of the Senior Pastor.

Piney Grove Chapel is a Bible believing evangelistic church. We have a variety of ministries for the entire family including, children, teens, and young adults. You will be blessed by spirit anointed music, solid Bible preaching, and the warmth of this church.