Kids Ministry Director

Denver United Church is a Christian community centered on Jesus, Scripture, and Christ's call to discipleship. The church emphasizes intentional relationships and compassionate outreach, especially to individuals and communities on the margins. Denver United affirms Jesus as the Son of God, fully human and fully divine, and seeks to follow this core belief in practice and teaching. Its culture focuses on living with Jesus, living in family-like community, and living on mission together in everyday life.

The Kids Ministry Director will build on a strong and thriving kids ministry with a rich legacy, committed leadership team, and established foundation. This role provides vision, leadership, and oversight for ministry to children from birth through 4th grade, creating engaging environments where kids can know Jesus, grow in their faith, and experience the joy of following Him. The Director will lead and equip the existing team of staff and volunteers while partnering with families to help children take meaningful steps in their relationship with Jesus.

A key focus of this role will be strengthening what is already working well while bringing fresh vision, creativity, and leadership for the ministry's next chapter.

• Provide pastoral leadership, discipleship, and care for children from birth through 4th grade.
• Develop and execute one- and three-year ministry plans that advance the vision and mission of United Kids.
• Lead United Kids within Denver United's mission to Live with Jesus, Live in Family, and Live on Mission , with particular focus on three key groups:
• Volunteer leaders: Cultivate a diverse, talented, and committed team of lay leaders.
• Families: Partner with parents and caregivers to nurture the spiritual formation of their children.
• Children: Create environments where every child is known, loved, discipled, and invited to follow Jesus.
• Discern and develop opportunities to engage children and families in the church, surrounding communities, and city.
• Lead and care for a thriving team of volunteers through recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, training, equipping, and ongoing encouragement.
• Strengthen and expand the existing volunteer team by identifying, developing, and empowering new leaders.
• Maintain consistent, timely, professional, and Christ-centered communication with volunteers.
• Train and equip volunteers in classroom expectations, child safety, behavior management, and emergency procedures.

• Provide leadership and oversight for Sunday morning Kids Ministry, serving as the primary point of contact for children, families, and volunteers.
• Ensure Sunday experiences are engaging, welcoming, safe, and aligned with the vision of United Kids.
• Coordinate the Sunday morning ministry experience, including teaching, kids worship, volunteer leadership, behavior management, safety concerns, and communication with parents and teachers.
• Develop, curate, and adapt age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with the theological and ministry vision of Denver United.
• Oversee the preparation and organization of classrooms, curriculum materials, supplies, and ministry spaces, utilizing volunteers and budgeted support as appropriate.
• Ensure classrooms and Kids Ministry spaces are well maintained, organized, and ready to welcome children each week.

• Build strong relationships with families and create meaningful opportunities for parents and caregivers to participate in the spiritual formation of their children.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding Kids Ministry, upcoming opportunities, and ways to engage at home.
• Develop and maintain a balanced, intentional…