Children's Minister

Purpose & Overview  

As part of the Family Ministry Team, the Children’s Minister will walk with parents and children to help them take their next step in Christ, in Community and in the World. They will oversee all aspects of the church’s ministry to children through direct ministry and through building a vibrant team of volunteers. This position oversees birth through 4th grade with an emphasis on 1st through 4th grade. 

This position is full-time (salaried/exempt - forty hours per/week plus) and includes benefits such as health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO). The Children’s minister collaborates with other staff and reports to the Associate Pastor of Connections.

Duties

Core duties:

• Plan, prepare, and oversee all aspects of Kirk Crossing’s Sunday A.M. Children’s Ministry:
• Lead/Teach regularly in large-group sessions
• Recruit, schedule, and train adult volunteers for a variety of ministry and support roles
• Arrange for necessary teaching materials, supplies, A/V, and check-in stations
• Provide follow up with new and existing families
• Provide a ministry program for children on Wednesday nights in conjunction with adult small groups (similar duties to above)
• Offer family ministry opportunities focused on parents sharing faith with their children, preparing for baptism & communion, serving together, etc.

Administrative and Developmental Duties:

• Prepare and send regular communications to families regarding lessons, ministry activities and events, growing faith at home, etc.
• Utilize various computer programs (presentation, database, communication, etc.) in support of ministry activities
• Help maintain children’s ministry-related social media platforms
• Utilize Planning Center in maintaining records of attendance and participation
• Evaluate ministry offerings as to effectiveness and needs
• Develop new ministry approaches/opportunities as needed or appropriate

Additional Duties:

• Participate in family ministry meetings, staff meetings and form cooperative working relationships with other staff
• Collaborate with other staff and volunteers on church fellowship, outreach, and mission projects
• Assist in additional ministry activities as directed by the Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor & Assistant Pastor.