Kids Minister - FiveStone Community Church

Five Stone Community Church exists to be a church of disciples who are making disciples-peoplewho connect with God and others, grow to be more like Jesus, and go in service locally and globally.

We fulfill our mission by living out the Five Stones:

The Kid's Minister is responsible for championing and fulfilling the Enriching the Family stone.

The Kids Minister at Five Stone Community Church provides spiritual leadership, vision, and oversight for ministries that serve children and families. This role exists to equip parents and caregivers to develop lifelong followers of Jesus by uniting the influence of church and home. The FKids Minister will lead ministry environments, volunteer teams, and family discipleship strategies that help children know, love, and follow Jesus while empowering parents as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.

• Champion the Enriching the Family stone by creating a clear, biblical, and practical strategy forfamily discipleship.
• Equip and encourage parents to lead their children spiritually through resources, training, and relational support.
• Develop pathways that help families grow together in faith from birth through elementary years(and in collaboration with student ministry if applicable).
• Partner with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment with Five Stone's mission and vision.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all children's ministry environments (birth through elementary).
• Ensure age-appropriate, biblically sound, and engaging teaching that leads children toward faith in Jesus.
• Create safe, welcoming, and fun environments where children and families feel known andvalued.
• Oversee curriculum selection, scheduling, and ministry structure.

• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to serve effectively and joyfully in kids and family ministries.
• Develop leaders by providing ongoing coaching, encouragement, and spiritual care.
• Foster a team culture that reflects Five Stone's values and discipleship mission.

• Build strong relationships with families inside and outside the church.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding ministry goals, events, and discipleship tools.
• Plan and lead family-focused events, classes, or gatherings that strengthen faith at home and connection within the church.

• Manage ministry budgets, schedules, and policies in collaboration with church leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and best practices for children's ministry.
• Work closely with the Lead Pastor and staff team to support church-wide initiatives and services.

• A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to family and kids ministry.
• A heart for discipleship and a passion for partnering with parents.
• Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a servant-leader mindset.
• Affirms and supports the mission, vision, and beliefs of Five Stone Community Church.

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, biblical studies, education, or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience leading children's and/or family ministry in a church context.
• Proven ability to recruit and lead volunteers and build effective ministry systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical truths to children and adults.
• Relational, approachable, and able to connect with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a growing church environment.

• Reports to:
  
  Spiritual Formation Pastor
• Status:
  Full-Time, Salaried

Five Stone Community Church is committed to creating a healthy, Christ-centered environment where staff, volunteers, children, and families can thrive as disciples who make disciples. The Kids Minister plays a vital role in shaping the spiritual legacy of the next generation.