Kids Director​/Pastor; Plainfield Campus

Traders Point Christian Church defines our culture by these three gospel-centered values: humble, hungry, and healthy. We expect and hold staff accountable for living out these values through their behaviors daily. We expect staff to humble themselves before God and others, work hard and unto God to advance His mission. We expect staff to focus on their health: relationally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

We expect staff to be active members of the church who contribute to the church’s mission and vision. We expect staff to serve as spiritual leaders to our church body by being part of a group, serving, attending service, and tithing.

The Kids Pastor/Director provides overall leadership and direction for Traders Point Kids at their campus. Because of the broad base of families and leaders involved in kids ministry, the Kids Pastor/Director influences the overall campus experience. By leading well, casting vision, willingness to be a part of the bigger picture of Traders Point Kids, and maintaining a healthy culture in their sphere of influence, the ministry should contribute to the overall attendance growth, engagement growth through serving, a stronger invite culture, and next steps taken by those who are a part of it – adults and kids alike.

This position has no direct staff supervisory responsibilities but will oversee volunteers.

• Build an inspired team:
  • Recruit, equip, and appreciate volunteer teams for all Traders Point Kids environments (Birth to Grade 6 and Disabilities Ministry)
  • Create a dynamic serving culture where team members are encouraged, supported, and inspired to grow in their relationship with Jesus
• Develop safe and consistent campus environments and leaders in alignment with the Traders Point Kids overall vision and philosophy
• Create an effective environment for all weekend gatherings that removes unnecessary barriers that keep kids from Jesus (Birth to Grade 6 and Disabilities Ministry)
• Ensure effective implementation of aligned Traders Point Kids content to help kids experience Jesus at their level
• Actively grow in understanding and knowledge of childhood engagement techniques, trends, and changes
• Provide support and leadership to Traders Point Kids globally:
  • Contribute to planning and execution of global Traders Point Kids events (Super Start, Kids Camp)
  • Contribute to Traders Point Kids strategic priorities and centralized projects
  • Provide leadership to the overall campus team
  • Provide pastoral leadership and care to the campus families, parents, and kids
  • May take a leadership role in planning and executing campus-wide events and experiences that require coordinating multiple staff or team members outside of Traders Point Kids
  • Participate in weekly set-up and tear-down at temporary sites for weekend gatherings

• Serve under the general oversight of and report directly to the Campus Pastor
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Kids Pastor, Kids Operations Pastor, Kids Programming Pastor, and the Traders Point Kids staff team
• Will participate as a full member of the Traders Point Kids staff, including attending all meetings and required special events

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes
• Solid understanding of the Bible
• Working knowledge of office equipment and software
• Exceptional problem-solving skills

• Experience working with children
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Collaborate with the Campus Pastor to ensure guests receive ongoing pastoral care.
• Conduct pastoral visits to hospitalized guests and perform requested pastoral services such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, and counseling.

• Bachelor’s degree required or 3+ years of similar experience
• Excellent leadership skills with very strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• 3+ years of experience leading volunteer teams and developing volunteer leaders preferred

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• No adverse environmental conditions expected
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Possible lifting of 50+ pounds at set-up/tear-down campuses.

Occasionally

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another