Kids Director / Pastor

Please watch a video about the position here.

Positional Expectations: 

The Kids Ministry Pastor/Director* leads and directs the Arise Kids ministry (birth through 5th grade) of Arise Church Denver, a ministry that both kids and parents love that helps kids become lifelong followers of Jesus.

The Why: Following Jesus is the path to the fullest life, and the KD comes alongside families to help kids begin that lifetime journey.

*At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastoral-level or a directorial-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. DIRECT ARISE KIDS
2. Actively recruit, train, and motivate a volunteer team to passionately minister to our kids in fresh and creative ways.
3. Oversee curriculum, planning, and execution of the Sunday kids’ experience for those in-person and online. 
4. Help kids through the baptism process and oversee child dedications.
5. Collaborate with the Student Pastor to make sure the transition from Arise Kids to Student Ministry is smooth for kids.
6. Develop family outreach (e.g. a summer kids’ outreach like Kids Camp, family events, etc.).
7. Champion Arise Kids and our value of Next-Gen Investment.
8. Be a welcoming presence for all Sunday services.
9. MANAGE THE ARISE KIDS’ OPERATIONS
10. Oversee the Arise Kids’ budget and supplies.
11. Implement and communicate safety protocols and procedures, including regular background checks.
12. Oversee childcare for big events and coordinate with other ministries to provide quality childcare workers.
13. BE A TEAM PLAYER
14. Jump in to help with all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.).
15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Passion for kids
• Experience in Kids Ministry
• Great communicator
• Very organized
• People-person
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Follower of Jesus
• Growing in love for God and his people
• Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
• Attends services weekly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, tithes generously, and maintains integrity

Reports:

• Reports to: Lead Pastor
• Direct Reports: 
• Hourly childcare workers
• Arise Kids volunteers

Please watch a video about the position here. Plus find more information at arisedenver.com/jobs.

Interested? Send a cover letter and resume to apply@arisedenver.com

Arise Church Denver is all about helping people follow Jesus. Meeting in the historic Hangar 61 of the old Denver airport, Arise Church is a growing church in a growing community that is passionate about Jesus and passionate about people.