Children's Pastor

Job Responsibilities Duties

Children’s Pastor will lead and oversee all ministries to children from birth – 5th grade along. The goal is to partner with parents with making life-long disciples of Christ.

• Develop a strong Sunday ministry time for children where Biblical teaching/preaching, worship and a response time of prayer is present

• Create, administrate, and resource healthy seasonal ministries for kids of all ages

• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with both children and their parents

• Oversee curriculum selection or write it for all Children’s Ministries.

• Recruit, equip, and train a team of volunteers that will assist you with every area of Children’s ministries.

• Plan events regularly for children and families to grow in community

• Establish and lead multiple outreaches towards kids to bless the community

• Provide ministry and counsel to families with children during crisis situations

• Plan and lead special events for kids and families such as a VBS

• Visit kids at schools, games, plays, concerts or at special events

Personal Responsibilities

• Complete the Growth Track and be a member of the church

• Be a faithful attendee at all public services

• Be an active supporter of the church’s events/programs/outreaches

• Family commits to NHC Honor Code, while living above reproach in conversation, entertainment, interpersonal relationships, personal finances and conduct

• Be a faithful tither, while supporting missions and other projects that you decide

• Pursue credentials and maintain them

• Be loyal to the Lead Pastor, his vision and the staff of New Hope Church

General Requirements

• Arrive on time or early for set up on Sundays and special events

• Attend and serve at special services and functions designated by the church

• Maintain an atmosphere of excellence in all that you do (work ethic, dress, socially online…)

• Receive ongoing training through books, videos, blogs, podcasts that will provide excellence for your ministry

• Develop and train volunteer leaders who will assist you in the fulfillment of your vision.

• Attend weekly staff meetings

• Participate in our seasons of prayer and fasting

• Set a standard on promptness and readiness in attendance at all meetings

• Be flexible and willing to do whatever is necessary to accomplish the vision of the church

General Characteristics

• Passionate about your relationship with God and disciplined to continue growing

• One who cares about all people and deeply loves children of all ages.

• A great communicator of both the Bible and with relaying information

• Able to recruit, motivate and equip teams of people for ministry

• Trustworthy with confidential information and able to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity

• Self-motivated, eager to learn and improve, while being driven towards excellence in your work (Hungry and Humble)

• Must be loyal, trustworthy, a team player, while maintaining a servant attitude