Childrens Ministry Director Position Available In Monroe, New York
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Job Description
Children’s Ministry Director
Hope Lutheran Church
Rochester, New York, United States
Date Posted:
06/12/2025
Categories:
Children’s Ministry
Denominations:
Church Size:
1001 to 1500
Job Type:
Full-Time
Pay Type:
Salary
Pay:
$55,000
Employee Workplace:
On-site Job Description:
Our Mission:
Sharing the hope of Jesus with a world in need of hope.
Children’s Mission Focus:
To lead, grow, and sustain impactful, Christ-centered ministries for children (birth through 5th grade) and their families — both within our church and in our broadermunity — that foster faith, belonging, and transformation in the name of Jesus Christ.
Position Summary:
The Director of Children’s Ministries is a strategic leader responsible for shaping a dynamic, engaging ministry that nurtures the spiritual formation of children and equips families for lifelong discipleship. This includes oversight of our birth-to-fifth-grade ministry areas, and family-focused outreach initiatives. The Director will foster what already exists while cultivating a fresh, future-ready vision that grows our reach, strengthens our leaders, and deepensmunity engagement.
Core Competencies & Spiritual Gifts:
Strong Leadership, Vision Casting, & Interpersonal Skills
- Castpelling vision, empower leaders, and build systems for ministry growth Administration & Oversight
- Manage dashboard metrics, budgets, and ministry volunteers effectively Teaching & Equipping
- Biblically grounded teacher and trainer of both kids and adults Innovation
- Creative approach to ministry, digital outreach, and discipleship Heart for Outreach
- Actively seeks ways to reach unchurched families and connect them to
Jesus Primary Responsibilities:
Pray regularly for the ministry
Build and lead a Christ-centered, high-impact ministry that fosters spiritual formation from cradle to 5th grade. Empower a culture of discipleship among children and their families through creative programming, Scripture engagement, and relational ministry. Recruit, equip, and disciple volunteers and lay leaders through training, encouragement, and vision alignment. Create and implement strategic and measurable goals to engage families new to the church, especially those disconnected from faith.
Integrate digital tools andmunication platforms to connect with families in real-time.
Oversee Summer Kids Camp
Work Closely with Preschool and NextGen Leader to align all family ministries to the goals set.
Family Ministry & Parent Engagement:
Develop ministries that empower parents as the primary disciplers of their children Champion a churchwide culture that values family faith formation and multigenerational worship.
Program Leadership:
Collaborate with ministry teams to implement weekly programming and seasonal outreach (e.g., Kids Camp,Seasonal events, clubs , family nights). Ensure all programming aligns with the mission and remains relevant to the needs of families. Provide leadership development and goal setting for all coordinators and volunteer teams.
Administrative & Organizational Leadership:
Maintain accurate data systems for children, volunteers, and families (e.g., baptism records, follow-ups). Track ministry effectiveness using both qualitative and quantitative tools. Prepare and manage ministry budgets; ensure financial accountability. Regularly attend and contribute to staff and leadership meetings. Serve on cross-functional teams as needed for church wide events and initiatives. Characteristics of a
Strong Candidate:
A deep love for Jesus and His church and a passion for children’s spiritual formation. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of Hope Church. Relational, adaptable, and able to navigate change with grace and confidence. Able to lead with both vision and attention to detail. Missional mindset —mitted to reaching the unreached and engaging themunity. Tech-savvy and able to use media creatively in ministry settings.
Additional Expectations:
Active participant in the life of Hope Lutheran Church Open to feedback, mentoring, and growth Willingness to support church wide events and assist in broader ministry responsibilities as needed
Minimum four year undergraduate degree or relevant experience
Salary & Benefits:
Full-time salaried $55,000/year
Health benefits, PTO (vacation, wellness, holidays, and sick)
CSDP, Retirement contributions from church
