The 5th & 6th Grade Minister is responsible for assisting and supporting the Kids Pastor in developing and directing programming for children in 5th and 6th grade to contribute to the Church’s vision to wake up the world to Jesus. He/she assists in providing visionary leadership for the children’s ministry team to develop, plan, execute and promote children’s
programming to effectively disciple children. He/ she assists in ensuring that the children have a fun and safe environment on Sunday mornings, and for all children’s events. He/she also recruits, trains, and equips volunteers to be effective leaders in the lives of the children. The 5th & 6th Grade Minister is a spiritual leader to kids and families, and performs ministerial duties such as discipling believers, baptism counseling, baptism, and hospital visitation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Model a Growing and Vibrant Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live the life we are inviting others to live
- Manifest the fruit of the Spirit in work habits and relationships
- Pursue spiritual growth through community and a consistent, fruitful devotional life
- Embody other-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
- Reflect Christ’s heart for reaching spiritually lost people
Live out the 5G’s
- Grace – Saved by grace in Jesus (Romans 5:8-9)
- Gather – Community through worship & Life Groups (Hebrews 10:24-25)
- Grow – Being and becoming like Jesus through his word and prayer (John 15:4-5)
- Give – Time, talent & treasures (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
- Go – Make disciples who make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
Embody the values of CEOS
- Champion Others Above Ourselves
- Equip & Encourage People
- Operate Out of Calling
- Spiritually Awake Individuals
Demonstrate Commitment to The Heights Church
- Pursue church membership and become a stakeholder
- Be an active, engaged participant at weekend services and in a Life Group
- Serve at church-wide, all-skate events
- Accept and uphold The Heights irreducible minimum beliefs (What We Believe)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor in leading the ministry to 5th and 6th graders to fulfill the
vision of the church to wake up the world to Jesus resulting in the achievement of the yearly
department goals.
- Cast vision regularly of how kids’ ministry contributes to the overall vision and mission of the church.
- Spiritually lead, equip, and encourage the volunteer teams, 5/6 graders, and parents to grow as 5G disciples of Christ.
- Stay on the cutting edge of opportunities to reach out to 5th and 6th grade families and bring them to Christ.
- Communicate regularly with parents, volunteers and when needed congregation to promote kids ministry activities.
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor in leading the kids’ ministry team to develop, plan, execute
and promote 5th and 6th grade programming of excellent quality resulting in a growing
attendance
- Ensure that children are getting excellent and engaging Bible teaching.
- Ensure that children have excellent and engaging worship services.
- Ensure that kids have fun and have opportunities to build community.
- Ensure that 5th and 6th grade areas are creative, attractive and a safe space where children can grow disciples.
- Oversee volunteers and give assistance and guidance in executing children’s programming.
- Create opportunities for kids and families to give of their time, talents, and treasures.
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor in Recruiting, Envisioning, Equipping, Directing and
Spiritually Leading Volunteer Teams for 5th & 6th grade ministry resulting in appropriate leader
child ratios
- Develop, coordinate, supervise, and execute a strategic plan to identify and recruit volunteers.
- Cast vision regularly by sharing stories and celebrating wins.
- Provide biblical direction, spiritual guidance, care, support, prayer, and coaching for your teams.
- Create a culture of unity as you envision, pray with, and train volunteers.
- Answer questions and serve as a resource to volunteers for concerns or escalated matters.
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor in Leading Kids ministry team in planning, coordinating, and
executing special events with an emphasis on 5th & 6th grade ministry. (Examples: VBS, Kids Camp, Leader meetings, and other special events)
- Recruit and train volunteers for specific events.
- Shepherd kids and leaders and ensure that they have fun at each of the KIDS team special events.
- Oversee 5th & 6th grade staff and volunteers during events and provide leadership.
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children
- Ensure all security precautions within the Child Protection Plan Policies & Procedures are upheld.
- Train volunteers to know and uphold safety and security standards.
- Ensure all rooms have appropriate leader-to-child ratio and that there are no private 1:1 interaction.
- Roam and secure hallways against any unwanted guests and help wandering students.
- Review areas on property that are blind spots and monitor such areas during active programming.
Assist and Support the KIDS Pastor in Spiritually Leading Children and Parents
- Provide Discipleship class for 5th & 6th graders to grow as disciples.
- Provide Baptism Counseling for children who are interested in getting baptized.
- Help equip and train parents by meeting with them, providing resources for them, praying for them.
- Encourage families in times of trouble and seek to be a source of comfort to them.
- Provide counseling when applicable or help refer families to a licensed counselors in cases that
need professional help.
Serve as a Faithful Minister to all people of the Church
- Disciple members of the church so that they can become disciple makers.
- Visit members in the hospital.
- Attend all churchwide events and provide a warm and welcoming presence to all who attend.
- Assist other ministers in their duties in the church.
Ensure Accurate, Timely Response to Communication Requests (Phone or Email)
- Manage email, voicemail, and communication requests in a timely, thorough manner not to exceed 1 week
- Build trust by maintaining confidence of information
- Respond to all communication with professionalism, discretion, and a service orientation
Serve as a Fantastic Teammate to Peers on the Staff Team
- Demonstrate loyalty to Ministers and teammates in action and word.
- Pursue and uphold relational unity with teammates.
- Make assists for teammates to facilitate department-wide wins.
- Place the team agenda before your own agenda.
- Uphold the six commitments of trust and trustworthiness.
- Maintain conflict and confidentiality standards.
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Receive and apply training and development from the Ministers.
- Attend department and all-staff meetings.
Warmly Welcome and Serve Staff and Guests
Perform Other Duties and Tasks as Assigned
Model Servant Leadership and Exhibit a Helpful, Joyful Attitude
RELATIONSHIPS
Executive Pastor of Ministries: As a part of the Ministries Team the Associate Kids Pastor reports to
the Executive Pastor of Ministries. He/she is expected to be coachable, available, and responsive to
him/her while striving for a healthy, Christ-like relationship characterized by love, truth, and unity.
Kids Pastor: The Associate Kids Pastor reports directly to the Kids Pastor. He/she receive Kids Ministry
tasks from the Kids Pastor and is expected to be coachable, available, and responsive to him/her while
striving for a healthy, Christ-like relationship characterized by love, truth, and unity.
The Kids’ Ministry Staff: The Associate Kids Pastor leads the other members of the Kids’ Ministry
Staff and serves as a resource and encouragement to them, and partners with them effectively to
achieve maximum kingdom impact.
The Heights staff: The Associate Kids Pastor collaborates with the other members of the Heights staff
and serves as a resource and encouragement to them, and partners with them effectively to achieve
maximum kingdom impact.
Kids Volunteer Team: The Associate Kids Pastor embodies and exhibits servant leadership in all
interactions with volunteer team members, envisioning, equipping, and empowering them to make
the greatest kingdom impact possible.
Children and Parents: The Associate Kids Pastor embodies and exhibits servant leadership in all
interactions with children and parents, seeking to serve, support, and reflect the love of Christ to and
for them.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS The following spiritual gifts are recommended for this role:
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Shepherding
- Evangelism
- Apostleship
