Job Title/Category: Children's Ministry - Family Pastor
Denominations: Christian Church - Church of Christ - Non-Denominational
Church Size: 251 to 350
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:
The Children’s Minister at Creekside will lead, develop and grow a vibrant ministry for children (birth–5th grade) and their families. This leader will have a heart for shepherding young hearts, equipping families, and building a strong team of volunteers. The ideal candidate is relational, organized, biblically grounded, and excited to collaborate in a church-wide mission.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide vision and leadership for all children’s ministry environments (Sundays, midweek, special events).
· Build strong, supportive relationships with children and their families.
· Recruit, train, and care for a dynamic team of volunteers.
· Manage creative, age-appropriate, Christ-centered curriculum.
· Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their children’s lives.
· Maintain safe, welcoming environments that reflect excellence and care.
· Collaborate with church staff to integrate children’s ministry into the broader life of the church.
· Align all ministry practices with Creekside’s biblical and theological values.
Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- Creative– Able to think outside the box in engaging children and families.
- Relational– Builds trust and connection easily with kids, parents, and volunteers.
- Organized– Able to manage details, events, and teams with clarity and consistency.
- Passionate– Deeply motivated by a love for Christ, children, and the local church.
- Collaborative– A team player who works well with staff and across ministries.
- Teachable & Flexible– Open to feedback and adaptable in a dynamic ministry setting.
- Undivided– Spiritually mature, fully invested, and aligned with Creekside’s mission.
- Multi-Generationally Minded– Values intergenerational ministry and family connection.
- Biblically Focused– Holds to Scripture as the authority and foundation for ministry.
Qualifications
- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a calling to ministry.
- Experience working with children in a church or ministry setting (preferred)
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or related field (preferred).
- Willingness to become a committed member of Creekside Church.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
