Children’s Ministry Leader

About the role

The Children’s Ministry Leader points people to Jesus by providing leadership, training, support and oversight to all Children’s Ministry staff and numerous student and adult volunteer workers. This position also oversees paid and volunteer leaders in Preschool Ministries (infant-kindergarten). The Children’s Ministry Leader works closely with the Lead Pastor and is responsible for the implementation and development of programming for the spiritual formation of children and equipping parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and provide leadership, direction, training, and encouragement for all Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers.
• Review, purchase, and oversee the implementation of all curricula for large and small group teaching environments (2 years–5th grade).
• Direct oversight of all Generations Church Elementary-age Ministries (first grade–fifth grade).
• Oversight of all Generations Church Preschool Ministries (birth–Kindergarten).
• Develop and maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing early childhood learning environments.
• Care for the care of children during adult small groups in cooperation with the Discipleship Pastor.
• Coordinate childcare options and track weekly attendance.
• Meet regularly with the Lead Pastor to discuss ministry strategy and effectiveness.

Qualifications, Competencies, And Expectations

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, personal, and growing relationship with Him.
• A call and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Generations Church.
• A passion for children’s ministry and to see families grow in their faith together.
• Holds a BS or BA degree (or is pursuing an education in elementary education), or has comparable experience in children’s ministry.
• Previous leadership experience in growing children’s ministry in a medium-large size church.
• Experience in recruiting, motivating, equipping, and scheduling volunteer leaders to minister to children and families.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
• Competency with productivity and ministry-based computer software.
• Skilled in organization, administration, and posses excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).
• Be reliable, take initiative, and be self-motivated.
• Embrace and adapt to growth, change, innovation, and creativity.
• Maintain cooperative, healthy, and motivating relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and volunteers.
• A team player with a hopeful and mission-minded attitude.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Part time

Benefits

Not specified

Contact Information

Reports to: Lead Pastor
How to apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to Pastor John Sanders at john@gogenerationschurch.com