Children and Youth Director or Pastor: Redeemer Church of Arlington

Children and Youth Director or Pastor:
Redeemer Church of Arlington

Job Description:

Children and Youth Director or Pastor

Redeemer Church of Arlington– Arlington, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will advance our mission to make disciples of the next generation by helping kids find their place in God’s story through the leadership of Redeemer Kids, establishing a discipleship environment for middle and high school students, and equipping parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children.

The ideal candidate will be gifted at building and leading teams and highly organized and attentive to details in order to help this ministry thrive in our dynamic environment.

This is a salaried position and may be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s experience, availability, and calling. We welcome applicants from a range of ministry experience levels. The scope of responsibilities (and potential pastoral designation) will be shaped around the individual’s gifts, maturity, and the church’s needs.

STAFF VALUES

• Soul Before Role – Prioritizes personal relationship with God over public ministry to others. We can only give what we receive from Jesus.
• Self-Starter & Hard Worker – Takes initiative and follows through with diligence.
• Doer & Equipper – Takes a hands-on role in carrying out the ministry, but understands that their role is not only to do the ministry, but to equip the saints.
• Team Player – Prioritizes collaboration and humility, sharing their perspective passionately, but supports the final decision. Does not have to always have their way.
• Adaptable & Resilient – Comfortable navigating change, energized by problem-solving, and emotionally resilient when faced with challenges.
• Honest & Honoring – Acts and speaks with integrity and shows respect for God, leaders, and team members. Communicates with radical candor – showing genuine concern for others while delivering honest feedback that’s not sugar coated or barbed.
• Clear Communicator – Communicates God’s Word clearly and engagingly to children, youth, volunteers, and parents. Responds to correspondence with timeliness and clarity.
• Innovator & Integrator – Brings fresh ideas to their areas of ministry while maintaining alignment with the church’s overall vision and philosophy.
• Present & Engaged – Actively participates in the life of Redeemer and prioritizes physical proximity to and presence with our church family and community.
• Lifelong Learner – Desires feedback and is committed to personal/professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Alignment: Keep Redeemer Kids and family ministry aligned with Redeemer’s mission, vision, values, strategies, budget, and safety policies.
• Sunday Ministry Oversight: Oversee all aspects of children’s ministry on Sundays, including consistent curriculum, resources, scheduling, safety, and facilities needs.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Development: Proactively recruit and onboard new volunteers to build a broad, healthy, and sustainable team, with most volunteers serving once per month.
• Volunteer Care & Culture: Foster a joyful, spiritually rewarding culture for the 50+ person volunteer team through regular encouragement, training, and celebration so that serving in this ministry remains life-giving and fun.
• Family Discipleship: Formally equip parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children, extending beyond Sunday mornings into the daily life rhythms.
• Integration with the Church Body: Help children and parents connect meaningfully with the larger life of the church and grow toward full participation in Redeemer’s mission and membership.
• Youth Ministry
• Work with the lead pastor to develop vision for and launch a new ministry to a minimal but growing number of middle and high school students built on gospel-centered, multi-generational discipleship, Christ-centered friendship, and partnership with parents, integrating students into the life of the larger church.
• Other Duties
• If full-time, lead 1-2 additional ministry areas aligned with personal gifting and Redeemer’s needs (e.g., community groups, outreach, communications, or pastoral support), to be determined at hiring by the lead pastor.
• Participate fully…