Pastor or Director of Children's Ministry

Pastor or Director of Children's Ministry

Location: Southern California, California, United States Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time

 POSITION SUMMARY 

The Pastor or Director of Children’s Ministry is a high-character leader who oversees all aspects of ministry for birth through 5th grade. In this role, they will be responsible for aligning the vision and strategy for all children’s ministry areas as well as direct oversight of the elementary ministry (1st-5th grade). They are excited to recruit, develop, and retain volunteers who are effective in engaging children. 

CHARACTER 

● Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and it should be evident in both the personal and professional life 

● Has strong desire to shepherd others, including staffand volunteers, in their relationship with Jesus 

● Must maintain absolute confidentiality and integrity 

● Displays servant leadership, lived out in humility and flexibility 

● Positive attitude with the ability to work with and appreciate all types of personalities 

● Relationship builder who communicates lovingly and tactfully 

● Ability to listen well, communicate effectively, reduce tension, and resolve conflict 

● Track record of reliability, dependability, and conscientious work habits 

● Organized, takes initiative, faithful, trustworthy, humble, and loyal 

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY 

● Align children ministries (Preschool, Elementary, Special Needs, Midweek, Camps): Bring all children ministry environments into full alignment to carry out The Bridge's immediate one-year goals and focus 

● Lead multi-ministry teams: Provide overarching leadership, vision, and direction across multiple children’s ministry departments to form a cohesive team 

● Communicate the vision: A place where kids and families are excited to come and grow in their faith as well as carrying out The Bridge's immediate one-year goals and focus 

● Developer of leaders: Possess a proven, process-driven track record of identifying and raising up high-level leaders 

ELEMENTARY MINISTRY 

● Develop high-energy, engaging large group times and Sunday morning elementary small groups that kids are excited to come to 

● Regularly teach the Word of God to children 

● Ensure ministry is consistently sharing the gospel with elementary students 

● Develop, implement, and oversee activities and relationships that foster spiritual growth 

● Create ways to engage with families to help them disciple their own children 

● Excellent in recruiting, training, developing, retaining, and encouraging volunteers. They understand this is the heartbeat of the ministry and will care for people intentionally 

PASTORAL CARE & DOCTRINE 

● Perform pastoral duties if hired as pastor, such as: Weddings, funerals, and baptisms as needed 

● Perform ministry duties, such as: Conduct care visits, counseling sessions, prayer with congregants etc. as needed 

● Care for the spiritual well being of any staffdirect reports 

● Ensure all teaching within ministry area are biblically sound and align with our statement of faith 

● Participate and engage in staff, pastoral, and other leadership meetings 

QUALIFICATIONS 

● A calling and passion for elementary children and their families 

● Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies or related field 

● Experienced leader, 5+ year in Children's Ministry, which includes staffand budget oversight 

● Willing to be licensed by Mennonite Brethren 

● Highly skilled in both written and verbal communications 

● Computer and software proficient with the ability to pick up other applications and software quickly