Children’s Minister Gateway Christian Church

Church Name:
Gateway Christian Church
Address: 801 Winchester Road
Address Line 2: PO Box 1069
City:
Mount Sterling
State:
Kentucky
Zipcode: 40353
Average Attendance: 350
Church Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..church
Full Name:
Seth Lawson
Phone:
Email: sethrch

801 Winchester Road | PO Box 1069 |  | gccky.church

Gateway Christian Church exists to know God and make Him known as we reach the next generation for the Kingdom of God.

Gateway Christian Church is seeking a full-time Children’s Minister to lead and grow our ministry to children from birth through elementary (grade
5).

This leader will create safe, engaging, and biblically grounded environments where children come to know and follow Jesus while partnering with families in the spiritual development of their children.

The Children’s Minister will lead a volunteer team, oversee weekly and seasonal programming, and help expand outreach efforts that connect with families in our community. The candidate will step into an established ministry while helping it continue to grow and strengthen in the years ahead.

• Provide vision and leadership for children’s ministry environments
• Ensure programming aligns with the mission and values of Gateway Christian Church
• Maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging ministry spaces

• Lead and oversee Sunday morning children’s programming
• Coordinate midweek programming during the school year
• Plan and lead summer programming, camps, conferences, and special events
• Provide leadership for seasonal programming, including Easter and Christmas services
• Select and implement biblically sound curriculum

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer teams
• Build a healthy volunteer culture marked by encouragement, ownership, and teamwork
• Equip volunteers to serve children and families effectively

• Partner with parents as primary spiritual leaders in their homes
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with families
• Provide resources and encouragement for faith development at home
• Utilize digital and personal communication to build strong relationships with families

• Develop outreach opportunities that connect children and families to Gateway
• Lead events such as Vacation Bible School and/or other community-focused initiatives
• Build relationships with families beyond Sunday gatherings

• Ensure child safety policies and volunteer screening procedures are followed
• Manage ministry supplies and budget responsibly

• Serve as an active member of the church staff team
• Participate in staff meetings and church-wide initiatives
• Assist with church events and ministry needs as requested
• Other duties as assigned

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Lifestyle consistent with biblical character and Christian leadership
• Genuine love for children and families
• Strong relational and communication skills
• Ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers
• Organizational and leadership ability
• Experience working with children in ministry and/or educational environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant ministry experience preferred
• Active member, or willing to become an active member, of Gateway Christian Church

Please send all correspondence to sethrch