Elementary Lead Pastor

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Full Time Redding, CA, US 2 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $41,600.00 Annually

We are looking for a highly organized and passionate individual to serve as the Elementary Lead Pastor for Bethel Kids. The Elementary Lead Pastor provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all Elementary-aged environments within Bethel Kids. This role is responsible for cultivating a dynamic, Spirit-led culture where children encounter God, grow in their identity, and are equipped to live a supernatural lifestyle.

This leader develops teams, oversees weekend services, and ensures alignment with Bethel’s core values and discipleship model.

Hours:Full Time, 40 hours per week

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Elementary ministry environments, including weekend services and midweek initiatives
• Set vision and maintain a healthy, life-giving culture for Elementary teams and volunteers
• Ensure excellence, safety, and consistency across all Elementary classrooms and services
• Monitor and evaluate ministry effectiveness, making adjustments as needed
• Recruit, train, and develop Elementary team members and leaders
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and spiritual encouragement to volunteers and staff
• Foster a culture of honor, accountability, and growth within the team
• Partner with the Bethel Kids team to plan and lead engaging, Spirit-filled Elementary weekend services
• Help lead and develop worship experiences that are age-appropriate and Holy Spirit-centered
• Create opportunities for children to practice hearing God’s voice, prayer, and ministry
• Ensure services are both fun and spiritually impactful
• Develop and create supplemental materials, activations, and object lessons to support the core Bible curriculum
• Ensure teaching aligns with Bethel’s values of identity, encounter, and supernatural living
• Collaborate on resourcing other Kids Ministries with tools and curriculum that equip leaders in supernatural discipleship
• Help adapt curriculum for different learning styles and age groups

• Plan and execute special events, seasonal programs, and ministry initiatives
• Collaborate with other branches and departments to create cohesive and impactful experiences
• Oversee logistics, communication, and volunteer coordination for events
• Work closely with the broader Bethel Kids team to ensure alignment across all age groups
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents, volunteers, and staff
• Partner with families by equipping them to disciple their children at home

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus and alignment with Bethel Church’s core values
• Experience working with children in a ministry or educational setting
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Ability to lead both strategically and relationally
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team setting
• Availability to work Sundays and occasional evenings or events as needed
• Ability to pass a background check

• 2+ years of experience in children’s ministry or elementary education
• Familiarity with supernatural ministry and Spirit-led environments
• Experience writing or developing curriculum or creative resources
• Worship leading experience or involvement in children’s worship ministry
• Strong relational instincts with both kids and adults

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Wellness Resources

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)

Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching

Free Bethel Online Account (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)

Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform

20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore as well as discounts in the Bethel Music online store and Hebrews coffee shop

Invitation to attend Select Conferences

Opportunity to work with some of the most passionate lovers of Jesus in the world!

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