To pastor children (birth to fifth grade) by implementing a comprehensive approach to children’s ministry in the areas of evangelism, worship, discipleship, mission, outreach, and ministry leadership
To lead a team in providing age-appropriate ministry to children
To serve as a spiritual leader and role model
To be mentored and developed into a more-effective minister in the Body of Christ
REQUIREMENTS
Credentialed in the Church of the Nazarene
Bachelor’s Degree from Bible College or Christian University
Heart and focus for missions and church planting
Experience with leading, training and participation with small groups
Passion for the spiritual nurturing and development of children
Desire and ability to reach the children in our community that come from a broad diversity of backgrounds
Capable of casting and imparting vision for ministry
Highest standards of personal conduct in accordance with the Word of God
Relational skills that foster positive and growing relationships with children, parents, and staff
Wesleyan Holiness in doctrine and personal practice
Self-motivation and personal initiative
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to communicate and implement vision for children’s ministry to kids and church family
Provide overall leadership and direction to Children’s Ministries
Communicate with church and children’s ministry leadership to address kids ministry issues
Advise the Senior Pastor on issues impacting children’s ministries
Recruit, train, and equip kids, teens and adult leaders for children’s ministry
Develop relationships with kids families and become acquainted with their child’s needs
Organize and execute children’s events that advance toward the kids ministry vision
Provide a weekly kids worship gathering
Provide regular “non-church” activities and events to foster new kids relationships and provide a wholesome, spiritual environment for kids fellowship
Lead children in outreach activities that connect with the un-churched community nearby
Provide and encourage kids to follow an intentional discipleship process
Lead kids and kids staff in outreach ministries and activities
Cooperate with other church ministries which share facilities and equipment
Review and approve curriculum for use in all children’s ministries
Plan, execute, and monitor the overall children’s ministries budgets
Stay current on trends and societal factors which impact the spiritual development of children and kids ministries leadership
Attend students’ personal activities (concerts, games, recognitions) as time permits
Maintain children’s web site and social media pages with up-to-date, relevant, appropriate information
Evaluate the ministry periodically and discover ways to improve it
Develop and enforce all applicable policies, procedures, and practices of the church
Perform any duties assigned by the Senior Pastor
COMPENSATION
To be addressed after position offered to candidate
Preferred & Beneficial Experience in the Following Areas
CDL driver’s license
Familiar and proficient with computers and computer programs
Experience with web design
Ability to play a musical instrument and/or sing well
Experience with participating in and/or leading a missions trip(s)