Family Ministries Director

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About The Oaks Community Church

The Oaks Community Church is a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled family of believers, located in a middle-class neighborhood in the southwest area of Bakersfield, California. We are part of the worldwide family of The Christian & Missionary Alliance and a home for the nations. The Oaks is committed to “Growing Spirit-filled Disciples of Jesus.” Founded in 1993, The Oaks has grown into a vibrant, multicultural and multigenerational congregation that reflects God’s heart for all nations and all people, with about 300 people in attendance every Sunday.

Our worship service is relaxed, family-friendly, and the music is contemporary and upbeat. We have a strong emphasis on local and world missions, and our worship center displays over fifty national flags celebrating the diversity of our church family. Though imperfect, we live by God’s grace and love, striving to embody the warmth of true community where everyone belongs and is cared for like family.

1. Position Overview

• The Family Ministries Director partners closely with the Lead and Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s, youth, and young adult ministries at The Oaks Community Church.
• This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children, students, young adults, and families.
• The Director will provide hands‑on leadership across all family age groups, strengthening systems, supporting volunteers, and helping create a unified pathway of spiritual growth from childhood through young adulthood.

2. Reports To

• Executive Pastor (direct oversight).
• Collaborates with the pastoral and ministry leadership team.

3. Term & Commitment

• 12-month duration, (with renewal upon mutual agreement)
• Part-time (approximately 30 hours/week).
• Includes both ministry and training components.

4. Primary Responsibilities

• Ministry Leadership
  • Assist in planning, leading, and evaluating children’s, youth, and young adult gatherings.
  • Teach or facilitate lessons and small groups multiple times a week
• Team Development
  • Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for family ministry teams.
  • Foster a healthy ministry culture rooted in The Oaks’ mission and values.
• Program Support
  • Help design and implement seasonal events (VBS, retreats, family nights, LIFE, Winter Camps etc.).
  • Provide communication, scheduling, and resource coordination.
  • Initiate and lead fundraising efforts for special ministry events and trips.
  • Make recommendations for utilizing the family ministry budget.
• Personal Spiritual Growth
  • Participate in discipleship and leadership development through The Oaks’ discipleship pathway.
  • Participate in local, regional, and national personal/ministry development events.

5. Qualifications

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with The Oaks’ statement of faith.
• Commitment to the mission and values of The Oaks Community Church.
• Currently active and involved in a local church or ministry.
• Experience or strong interest in family, children’s, youth, young adult ministry.
• Passion for and understanding of ministry in a multi‑ethnic and multi‑generational church.
• Must pass a California background check.
• Preferred: BA or working toward a degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or related field.

6. Skills & Attributes

• Strong relational and communication skills.
• Organized and dependable; capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Team‑oriented and teachable.
• Passion and skill set for equipping others for ministry.
• Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature.
• Ministry leadership experience in multiple age contexts, in a vibrant and multi‑cultural church.
• Exposure to church leadership, administration, and discipleship systems.
• Paid professional development and conference opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in local and global missions experiences.
• Potential pathway toward ministry licensing and future staff roles.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.