Children's Ministry Director

Children’s Ministry Director

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Senior Staff Job Description - Comprehensive

The Children’s Ministry Director provides Christ-centered leadership, vision, and direction for Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers, cultivating a life-giving, gospel-centered ministry for the children and families of Concord Church. This role ensures that every ministry environment—from the nursery through 5th grade—helps children know, love, and follow Jesus through biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, and meaningful relationships. Working closely with the Senior Pastor and pastoral staff, the Children’s Ministry Director helps integrate children’s ministry into the church’s mission of helping people of all ages and abilities Connect, Grow, and Serve.

This role also equips parents to serve as the primary disciple rs of their children and develops ministry rhythms that foster lifelong discipleship and spiritual growth in Jesus Christ.

• Ability to communicate the Gospel clearly and joyfully to children through various means and to equip others to do the same.
• Leadership background and experience serving children and their families.
• Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church.
• Exceptional, proven leadership and communication skills with staff and volunteers.
• Superior interpersonal skills working with people of all ages and abilities.
• Solid theological grounding and creativity in selecting or developing biblically faithful, Christ-centered curriculum development.
• Leadership background and experience serving children and their families in ways that promote spiritual formation and discipleship.
• Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church in a way that reflects a robust biblical worldview.
• Positive attitude and positive approach to problem-solving. Must be solution oriented.
• Computer competency and/or ability to learn quickly in Planning Center, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) etc.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and pursuit of excellence through attention to detail.
• Ability to plan for continued personal and ministry growth.
• Preferred – experience including children with neurodiversity and various skill and ability levels.
• Preferred – some college completed successfully.

• Manage all aspects of ministry to children from birth to 5th grade at Concord Church.
• Ensure that every ministry environment is intentionally shaped by the Gospel, Scripture, and age-appropriate discipleship practices.
• Maintain strong communication and relationship with Senior Pastor to ensure the vision of the church is implemented in all aspects of children’s ministry.
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor to analyze effectiveness of the ministry and adjust as needed.
• Track growth for future development.

• Recruit, develop, and train high-quality leaders for volunteer roles to execute all aspects of children’s ministry for weekend and midweek classes and services.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and enforce compliance, including— but not limited to— background checks, security procedures in children’s areas, and disaster preparedness.
• Communicate consistently with staff and volunteers.
• Equip volunteers and staff not only in logistics and safety but also in shepherding children spiritually, modeling Christlike character, and communicating biblical truth with clarity and joy.
• Lead regular volunteer meetings for all staff and volunteers working with children from birth to 5th grade; this time could be focused on prayer for the ministry, training of new volunteers, empowering staff and volunteers to fulfill their unique roles in advancing the Gospel through this ministry at Concord Church.
• Function as liaison between children, parents, volunteers, senior staff, and elders.

• Develop healthy community among parents, encouraging and modeling rhythms of family discipleship and such as prayer, Scripture reading, worship and service. Coordinate with Senior Pastor as needed to connect to the adult Sunday morning experience.
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