Kids Ministry Director/Pastor

About the role

Crestwood Church, an ECO Presbyterian congregation in Midlothian, Virginia, is seeking a pastoral‑hearted storyteller and disciple‑maker to lead and grow its vibrant children’s ministry. The role focuses on building and shepherding a volunteer team, overseeing discipleship programming, partnering with families, and creating safe, welcoming environments for kids.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Leadership & Development
  • Recruit, onboard, and train adult and student (6th–12th grade) volunteers for Small Group Leaders, Service Hosts, and Curriculum Prep teams.
  • Build a volunteer culture rooted in grace and calling, not obligation.
  • Provide communication that disciples volunteers, not just informs them.
  • Recruit, train, and manage the paid childcare team serving Wednesday nights and one‑off events.
  • Maintain the weekly serving schedule (Planning Center Services) and develop a leadership pipeline so key roles are never one‑person deep.
• Kids Discipleship & Programming
  • Plan and lead small and large group discipleship during Sunday services (9 am and 10:30 am) for infants through 5th grade.
  • Produce weekly lesson plans for Preschool, Elementary, and Pre‑teen using the Hyfi curriculum.
  • Maintain a scope and sequence, in partnership with the Executive Pastor and Director of Student Ministry, that aligns with Reformed theology and promotes Crestwood’s five catalytic behaviors.
  • Plan and execute quarterly family experiences and lead all aspects of summer VBS.
• Family Partnership & Care
  • Build authentic relationships with families, becoming a trusted voice in child discipleship, parenting, and kid culture.
  • Provide monthly parent communication and yearly workshops (e.g., parenting in a tech world, parenting with mental health in mind).
  • Partner with the Care Pastor and Pastoral Care team on family care moments such as new babies, hospital stays, grief, and similar seasons.
  • Attend games, recitals, and performances for both kids and student volunteers.
  • Maintain a current list of recommended local mental‑health providers for families.
• Assimilation & Environment
  • Partner with the Executive Pastor on an approachable first‑time visitor check‑in and follow‑up process.
  • Maintain accurate family and child profiles in Planning Center.
  • Ensure warm, clean, creative, and safe environments for kids throughout the building.
  • Partner with the Communications Director on the Crestwood Kids Instagram account.

Qualifications

• Reformed in theology and ECO Presbyterian in polity, or willing to become.
• 3–5 years of experience in children’s ministry (paid or volunteer).
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree a plus).
• Ability to tell stories that engage 4‑year‑olds, with bonus points for funny voices.
• Experience managing both volunteers and paid staff, recognizing the distinct skill sets required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting babies with 94th‑percentile head sizes.
• Kneeling to tie a kindergartner’s shoelace.
• Bending down for approximately one thousand high‑fives each week.