Children's Minister

Job in Jenks, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 74037, USA

Listing for: Westminster Theological Seminary

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08

Job specializations:

Non-Profit & Social Impact
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Youth Development
Education / Teaching
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Youth Development

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 48000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Purpose & Overview

As part of the Family Ministry Team, the Children’s Minister will walk with parents and children to help them take their next step in Christ, in Community and in the World. They will oversee all aspects of the church’s ministry to children through direct ministry and through building a vibrant team of volunteers. This position oversees birth through 4th grade with an emphasis on 1st through 4th grade.

This position is full-time (salaried/exempt - forty hours per/week plus) and includes benefits such as health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO). The Children’s minister collaborates with other staff and reports to the Associate Pastor of Connections.

Duties Core duties:

Plan, prepare, and oversee all aspects of Kirk Crossing’s Sunday A.M. Children’s Ministry:

Lead/Teach regularly in large-group sessions

Recruit, schedule, and train adult volunteers for a variety of ministry and support roles

Arrange for necessary teaching materials, supplies, A/V, and check-in stations

Provide follow up with new and existing families

Provide a ministry program for children on Wednesday nights in conjunction with adult small groups (similar duties to above)

Offer family ministry opportunities focused on parents sharing faith with their children, preparing for baptism & communion, serving together, etc.

Administrative and Developmental Duties:

Prepare and send regular communications to families regarding lessons, ministry activities and events, growing faith at home, etc.

Utilize various computer programs (presentation, database, communication, etc.) in support of ministry activities

Help maintain children’s ministry-related social media platforms

Utilize Planning Center in maintaining records of attendance and participation

Evaluate ministry offerings as to effectiveness and needs

Develop new ministry approaches/opportunities as needed or appropriate

Additional Duties:

Participate in family ministry meetings, staff meetings and form cooperative working relationships with other staff

Collaborate with other staff and volunteers on church fellowship, outreach, and mission projects

Assist in additional ministry activities as directed by the Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor & Assistant Pastor.