Director​/Pastor of Kids Ministry

Job Type: Associate Pastor,Children’s Pastor,Childrens Director,Ministry Director

Colorado Community Church (Aurora, CO) – Director/Pastor of Kids Ministry

Colorado Community Church (coloradocommunity.org ) is seeking a full‑time Director/Pastor of Kids Ministry.

We are a multicultural, interdenominational and externally‑focused church located in the Denver‑metro area. Our calling is to, “Transform our city and beyond by connecting people to Christ, Community and Calling.” We honor the various Christian traditions in the body of Christ and strive to be an externally focused church used by God to spread the gospel of Christ and serve as an agent of peace and unity among the churches in our city.

At present we have three weekend service times. Our average weekend attendance is roughly 2,500 (2,200 adults and 200+ children (0‑5th grade) and 100 youth). We have a healthy, Christ‑honoring work culture which offers excellent benefits, including: 100% employer‑paid health insurance premiums, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer‑paid contribution (for 40/hour week employees), paid time off, and an employer‑covered cell phone plan.

The Director/Pastor of Kids Ministry leads the Kids Ministry Department within the Family Life Zone. This position oversees all ministries for children from birth through 5th grade. This person loves kids and has a passion to see children give their hearts and lives to Jesus and grow to be more like Him. This person is a compelling communicator and leader, faithfully working with volunteers to creatively bring the Bible to life with dynamic storytelling, together with a blend of the gifts of drama, worship and other artistic expressions, while providing a safe and nurturing environment for elementary aged kids.

This position reports to the Family Life Zone Leader. This is a full‑time (40hrs/week), exempt (salaried), department leader level position with benefits.

• Provide vision, leadership, and resources for an effective and contagious Christ‑centered Kids Ministry in order to accomplish the overall Ministry Plan of Colorado Community Church.
• Develop and execute a Ministry Plan for the Kids Ministry Department.
• Develop a fiscally responsible budget and ensure the ministry operates within its confines.
• Lead, motivate and shepherd the Kids Ministry Department Staff.
• Recruit, train and shepherd volunteers (Teachers, storytellers, musicians, etc. composed of adults, youth and 4th or 5th grade kids) to teach and care for our kids during all our Kids Ministry programming.
• Program Development:
  • Plan, coordinate and oversee Kids Ministry programming to include such activities as Weekend “Sunday School”, Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School, Camps, Fall Festivals, 4th & 5th grade ministry, and other special classes and events to connect children and their families to Christ, Community and Calling.
  • Choose and oversee the implementation of a Kids Ministry curriculum that is biblically accurate, age appropriate and easy for volunteers to use.
  • Equip and resource parents in their roles as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
  • Regularly guide and equip families and their children who are interested in Baptism and Communion.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Provide general care to the kids and families associated with our Kids Ministry.
  • Participate in weekend worship services as requested.
  • Meetings:
    Attend all required staff meetings/retreats (ex: Weekly “Devos & Prayer”, Monthly Staff Luncheons, Annual Retreat, etc.).
• Work Schedule:
  • Weekends:
    Must be available to work at least 44 full calendar weekends per year for worship service coverage as well as special services as scheduled (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.). Up to two additional weekends away to “Grow Fruit on Other’s Trees” may be requested for outside ministry purposes (retreat, mission trip, training conference, etc.).
  • Wednesdays:
    Must be available to consistently work Wednesday evenings throughout the school year and during summer programming.
  • Office
    
    Hours:
    
    In coordination with your Zone Leader, establish and…