Children’s Ministry Pastor – Waverley Church

Waverley Church has a vision for reaching children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and discipling children towards an intimate relationship with God. Waverley Church is positioned in a growing community where there is great opportunity to minister to children. We consider children’s ministry as a vital part of our calling to glorify God in all things. We are looking for the man God has called to help us fulfill this mandate in the power of Christ so that children will be discipled, families will be strengthened, parents are encouraged, and as a church we grow in a manner that honours God as he enables us.

This is a full-time and permanent ministry position designed to minister to children from 6 months through sixth grade and to provide intentional support to their parents. This ministry is currently made up of approximately 80 volunteers and 70 children.

The man called to this position will be working closely with the lead pastor and will be accountable to him. It is expected that the Children’s Ministry pastor at Waverley Church will be in full agreement and supportive of our vision, doctrinal statement, and goals (see our website at ). He is expected to endorse our emphasis on Christian private schooling and homeschooling over public education.

The man God calls to this ministry will be expected to become a member of Waverley Church, participate fully on the Pastor/Elder Team, and undergo police background checks and Planned to Protect training.

It is expected that a considerable amount of the children’s pastor’s work week will be dedicated to the following objectives. (These are approximations and not listed in order of importance).

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Sunday Morning Children’s Ministry programming (30%)
• Pastor/Elder responsibilities (10%)
• Annual holiday events (e.g. Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) (10%)
• Pastoral care and relational interaction with parents and their children (10%)
• Mid-week Kids Ministry (25%)

• Actively seeking a strong faith in Jesus Christ with an emphasis on knowing God deeply.
• Demonstrating Christ-centred character that exhibits the fruit of the Spirit.
• A strong desire to maintain a life of integrity, humility, and teachability.
• A strong emphasis on the authority and sufficiency of the Word of God with significant theological understanding.
• A focus that places prayer central in their ministry and personal life.
• A mind set towards reaching the lost for Christ and a strong Gospel emphasis for unbelievers and believers alike.
• A desire for discipleship that leads to a sanctified life.
• A heart inclined towards community and caring for others in physical and spiritual need.

• Have the ability to teach and develop and/or adapt biblical curriculum.
• Clearly demonstrate leadership gifting.
• Demonstrate the ability to connect with and engage children on a highly relational and personal level.
• Ability to connect with parents for pastoral care, resourcing, and encouragement.
• Recruitment and mentoring of volunteers along with delegation of tasks that encourages participation and use of spiritual gifting.
• Ability to administrate and organize the various aspects of the children’ ministry.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly with children and adults.
• Have the ability to vision for the future, implement clearly stated goals, and maintain the ministry.
• A personal ambition, enthusiasm, and energy for ministry to children.
• Be able to work in a multi-staff environment with a cooperative team approach.
• Desires continued upgrading and education.

The over-riding goals for this position will include, but not be limited to:

• The implementation of a strong over-riding Philosophy of Children’s Ministry that emphasizes Christian Education, Spiritual Discipleship, Parental Assistance, and Evangelistic Outreach.
• The development and oversight of a healthy and growing Children’s Ministry Leadership Team, with an emphasis on identifying, training, and empowering of volunteers. This team will assist the Children’s Pastor in…