Kids Ministries Director

The Oaks Community Church, Bakersfield, California 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 southwest 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 approximately 300 people in attendance each Sunday.

Our worship service is relaxed and family-friendly, with contemporary, upbeat music. We place a strong emphasis on local and global 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.

The Children’s Ministry Director partners closely with the Executive Pastor to provide vision, leadership, and long-term development for children’s ministry at The Oaks Community Church. This role focuses on building healthy teams, raising up volunteer leaders, and ensuring consistent, Christ-centered ministry for children and families.

The Director will provide hands‑on leadership in children’s programs while helping establish a strong spiritual foundation for lifelong discipleship.

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

• 12-month duration (renewable upon mutual agreement)
• Part‑time: approximately 15 hours per week

• Assist in planning, leading, and evaluating children’s ministry gatherings
• Teach or facilitate lessons and small groups
• Support Sunday services and special children’s programs

• Recruit, train, and encourage volunteer leaders
• Foster a healthy ministry culture rooted in The Oaks’ mission and values

• Help design and implement seasonal events (VBS, family nights, special programs)
• Provide communication, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Assist with fundraising and budget recommendations for children’s ministry initiatives

• Participate in discipleship and leadership development
• Participate in local, regional, and national personal/ministry development events.

• 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; open to male & female candidates
• Currently active and involved in a local church
• Experience or strong interest in children’s and family 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

• Strong relational and communication skills
• Organized and dependable; capable of managing multiple priorities
• Team-oriented and teachable
• Passion and ability to equip others for ministry
• Creative, energetic, and spiritually mature

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.