Children's Ministry Director

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Shively Christian Church is a Christian Church located in Louisville, Kentucky. We are a community of imperfect people following Jesus. We seek to provide a safe space for all people to connect with God, grow in faith, and serve others, in order to see families cared for, the broken healed, and disciple makers sent out.

Our congregation averages around 175 people, with approximately 20 children from nursery through 5th grade currently involved in our children’s ministry.

Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director will lead and oversee a gospel-centered children’s ministry for nursery through 5th grade. This individual will partner with parents, equip volunteers, and create environments where children can grow in their understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. This role reports directly to the Lead Minister and Elders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and oversee all children’s ministry programming for:
• Sunday morning worship and Sunday school
• Wednesday night programming
• Major children’s events throughout the year
• Lead and support major ministry events including:
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Back-to-School Bash
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Christmas Party
• Vacation Bible School (our largest outreach of the year)
• Encourage and coordinate involvement with White Mills Christian Camp, including participation and volunteer opportunities as available
• Plan and facilitate family nights and Sunday hangouts for children and families
• Recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers (approximately 10 volunteers per Sunday; 40 total volunteers)
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-organized ministry environment
• Responsibly manage the annual children’s ministry budget
• Work collaboratively with church staff and leadership to support the overall mission of the church

Spiritual & Character Expectations

• Must have an active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must live a Christian life and maintain a household that reflects the values of Scripture and Shively Christian Church
• Will be expected to attend a Bible study that is not led by the applicant
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, and a heart for children and families

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, but not required
• Previous children’s ministry experience preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Passion for discipling children and partnering with parents

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience
• Insurance stipend and phone stipend provided
• Personal budget allotted for training, conferences, and materials related to personal and professional growth

Application Process

Please submit the following materials via email to shivelychristian1822@gmail.com

Subject line: “Attention Search Team”

Required materials:

• Resume
• Three references
• A short personal testimony
• A brief philosophy of ministry (what is important to you and how you plan to accomplish ministry goals)