Job Description
Faith Life Church is seeking a part-time Kids Pastor to lead and oversee a dynamic, safe, and spiritually engaging children s ministry. The Kids Pastor role is for a high-functioning leader who can build, grow, and sustain a healthy ministry through strong systems, intentional leadership development, and a passion for reaching and discipling the next generation.
Reporting:
The Children s Pastor will report directly to the Lead Pastors. SALARY This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) with competitive compensation. Based on character, demonstrated gifting, effectiveness, and ministry growth & development, this role has strong potential to develop into a full-time position with a long-term future. Work Hours:
Sunday service: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, Wednesday service: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Special Events, seasonal programming, and conferences as needed, etc. Key Responsibilities The Kids Pastor is responsible for leading and building a thriving, scalable Kids Ministry (birth-5th grade). This role is about leading a large, complex ministry with excellence, systems, and vision. You will oversee all aspects of the department, including safety, volunteer leadership, curriculum strategy, and parent engagement, ensuring that every child experiences Jesus in a safe and intentional environment. This role requires both vision and execution ; requiring someone who can create engaging environments for children while also developing leaders, building teams, and implementing systems that allow the ministry to grow effectively. Children s Ministry Leadership Provide vision, strategy, and direction for the entire Kids Ministry Build and lead a healthy leadership structure (staff and key volunteers) Create scalable systems to support continued growth Set goals and track measurable outcomes for ministry effectiveness Manage children s ministry budgets, schedules, and supply needs. Safety & Operations Develop and maintain best-in-class safety and security systems Oversee check-in processes, classroom ratios, and emergency protocols Ensure all policies align with legal and insurance standards Create a culture where parents feel confident and secure Volunteer Recruitment & Development Build a strong, sustainable volunteer pipeline Recruit, train, and retain a large volunteer team Develop leaders who can lead other leaders Create clear onboarding, training, and care systems for volunteers Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and leadership development for volunteers. Curriculum & Experience Oversee curriculum selection and alignment with the church vision Ensure engaging, age-appropriate, and biblically sound environments Create consistent, high-quality weekend experiences across all age groups Partner with other ministries to align discipleship pathways Oversee special events such as child dedications, seasonal events (Ex. Easter & Christmas) VBS, camps, and family-focused gatherings Parent Engagement & Trust Build strong relationships with parents as primary spiritual leaders Develop communication strategies that equip families at home Handle pastoral care situations with wisdom and empathy Create a ministry that parents trust and want to invite others into Qualifications Proven experience leading a large kids ministry or similar-sized team/department Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills Have previously demonstrated the ability to recruit, train, and lead teams at scale Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities Passion for helping kids and families grow in their faith Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively. Familiarity with curriculum development or evaluation Experience in a church of 250+ attendees (Preferred) Experience building safety systems and volunteer structures (Preferred) Bachelor s degree or ministry training (Preferred) 3+ years in ministry leadership, organizational leadership, or related field (Preferred) Affirms Faith Life Church Statement of Faith and theological alignment. Who You Are A builder:
You love creating systems that help ministries grow A leader of leaders: You multiply yourself through others Highly organized: You bring clarity to complexity Relational:
You connect well with both kids and adults Mission-driven:
You care deeply about reaching and discipling the next generation Helps create a healthy and enjoyable work environment. Encouraging and life-giving communicator. Brings joy, energy, and positivity to teams. Loyalty & Commitment Devoted to the call of God and the vision of Faith Life Church. Operates with excellence, integrity, and spiritual maturity. Aligned with the mission and values of FLC. Willing to fulfill and maintain church membership requirements. Lives generously and is a faithful tither
