Childrens Pastor

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Children's Ministry Church Size:

250

• 500

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Not specified Posted on: June 04, 2026

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// CHILDREN'S PASTOR // Bright City Church, located in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Children's Pastor who is called and equipped to direct our Kid City ministry, working alongside other pastoral staff and guiding an exceptional team of volunteer ministry partners to disciple the children God is entrusting to us. The mission of our Kid City ministry is to ensure that all children feel that they are known and are loved by Jesus and supported as they take their next steps towards developing an authentic relationship with Him. This work happens within Kid City during our weekly Sunday worship and in other gatherings and special events planned during the year. // POSITION

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// This is a full-time, salaried position with health and retirement benefits. The Children's Pastor will:

• Oversee the spiritual discipleship of children at Bright City, including curriculum selection and development, Biblically sound and engaging worship experiences, age-appropriate community service opportunities, and special events. The role also requires a commitment to disciplemaking that includes parents and families as well as volunteers ("serve team members") in the Kid City ministry.
• Cast vision, develop, and lead Bright City's Kid City ministry by equipping serve team members, expanding the environmental and experiential quality of children's services, coordinating key events and trainings, and partnering with families to cultivate a team-based, whole-family approach to children's spiritual growth.
• Create dynamic experiences for children that focus on genuine life change, a highly relevant atmosphere (utilizing media, lighting, creative art and worship) and a loving, safe community in which children can build and foster lasting relationships. Cultivate a life-giving and meaningful experience culture for both serve team members and families alike.
• Actively pursue community outreach to children and their families through events, relational service, and creating a culture where kids and families desire to invite others.
• Work closely with the student ministry pastor and team to develop healthy systems for kids who are moving into the student ministry.
• Participate fully and collaboratively in an every-evolving ministry team of other staff and elders for a growing congregation.

Specifically, the Children's Pastor will plan and execute the weekly ministry of Kid City during Sunday worship; lead within Kid City classrooms on a regular basis; plan and execute regular family-oriented events (movie nights, game nights, annual Trunk-or-Treat gathering, etc.) to build community and offer opportunities for outreach; develop opportunities for parent learning and fellowship; recruit new serve team members and provide smooth, easy-to-use systems for their training and onboarding; provide clear instructions and ensure expectations are consistently met by serve team members; organize Kid City environments to easily accommodate the needs of children, families, and serve team members on a weekly basis; oversee and execute an effective and thorough followup system for new guests; and consistently work with pastoral staff and elders to clarify and refine the vision for Kid City ministry.

About Bright City Church:

Bright City Church launched with the ARC Network in September of 2018. The name, "Bright City," holds two meanings: it refers to Jesus's words in Matthew 5:14, calling us to be the "light of the world," but it also points to the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, a city that "needs no sun, for the glory of God gives it light." Bright City is meant to be a taste of the diversity, peace, and presence of the Kingdom of God. To that end, Bright City is a community that welcomes everyone, regardless of their background. Whether people are curious, skeptical, wounded, or a lifelong follower of Jesus, there is a place for them. No matter their story or where they are coming from, we love to come alongside people to help them take their next step toward him!

Job Qualifications:

// QUALIFICATIONS // Experience. Candidates should have at least two years of experience leading a children's ministry and multiple years serving in children's ministry. (Preference will be given to those with greater leadership experience and/or applicable educational preparation for leading a children's ministry.) Knowledge, skills, and gifts. Successful candidates should possess the following:

• A pastoral heart and love for both children and parents
• Strong leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop, empower, mobilize, and manage collaborative teams
• Comfort and confidence in public speaking, praying, and leading worship for children and parents
• Excellent relational skills and a team player mindset
• A high degree of emotional intelligence
• An ability to communicate a clear, Biblically grounded "philosophy of children's ministry"
• Strong organizational skills and passion for building clear systems and processes
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks efficiently and effectively Expectations.

Candidates must:

• Exhibit a life given fully over to Jesus
• Regularly spend time in prayer and study of scripture
• Be actively involved in or willing to be involved in regular spiritual shepherding, mentoring, and/or other forms of one-on-one discipling
• Demonstrate a deep desire to grow in his/her abilities
• Possess a humble and teachable attitude that gladly submits to the guidance of the Lead Pastors and the Elders
• Respond to conflict with maturity, directness, and peacemaking while remaining diplomatic and respectful in interactions with others.

Conditions of Employment. 1. Those employed must be willing to become an active member of Bright City Church during their service on staff. 2. All staff must support and adhere to the Vision and Philosophy of Ministry of Bright City Church and our core theological beliefs, found here: https://www.brightcitychurch.com/values . 3. A formal job offer is contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a full background check and review of references. An offer may be rescinded based on the results of these contingencies.

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Children's Pastor Time Type:

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Children's Pastor & Children's Ministry Salary:

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250

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Bright City Church Contact Name:

Caitlin Webster Address1: 8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Address2:

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