Director of Kid's Ministry

Director of Kids Ministry General Position Description

Working under the direction of the Family Pastor, the Director of Kids Ministry at Crossway Church is a highly creative, relational, and theologically trained leader of leaders who loves God, loves children and their parents, and creates ministry to children birth through 5th grade in a way that fulfills the mission of the church to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ who go and make disciples.

Plan, prepare, and implement ministry that encourages children to gather (worship), grow (discipleship), give (ministry), and go (evangelism) within a grace-filled community (fellowship).

Create ministry environments that introduce children to the love of God and to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with creative Bible teaching and special events.

Recruit, train, inspire, and schedule all children’s ministry volunteers. Provide leadership and oversight to children’s ministry small groups. Facilitate and distribute curriculum as needed to small group leaders.

Work in partnership with the Family Ministry Coordinator’s to provide weekly large group programming and periodic special events for children such as Crossway Family Fair, Vacation Bible School, and summer camp.

Serve as the point of contact for parents and provide regular communication to them about the children’s ministry.

Oversee the work of the Preschool Coordinator (future hire) to create loving ministry environments for preschool age children where they learn God’s Word at an age-appropriate level.

Oversee the work of the Nursery Coordinator to create a safe and loving nursery environment for children birth to 2 years.

Oversee the facilitation of all background checks for volunteers.

Create and maintain a children’s ministry calendar of all events and activities. Maintain a working knowledge of technology and social media utilized in the ministry. Oversee and schedule child/baby dedications.

Attend and facilitate weekly children’s ministry staff meetings.

Pray for the people and families in your ministry and community. Attend weekly staff chapel.

Develop spiritually through personal Bible reading, prayer, and Christian community. Participate in the overall life of the church and in a neighborhood group.

Be a team player and maintain the unity of the body.

Practice the personal stewardship of your finances consistent with Scripture, including the tithing of your income to Crossway Church.

Enthusiastically support and live out the mission, vision, and strategy of the church. Abide by the Ministry Team Covenant.

Other duties as assigned by the Family Pastor

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Family Pastor

Time:
Full time