Director of Children's Ministry

Company: Experiencing Worship
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchPosition Description: Director of Children's MinistryEmployment Classification: Full time (will consider Part time)Reports to: Executive Director/PastorSummaryThe Director of Children's Ministry is responsible for the church's ministry to children (birth to 11 years old) and their families, with the express purpose of teaching children about the greatness of God. The ministry also strives to equip parents and their supporting communities to shepherd young hearts for Christ. Oversight includes the general Children's Ministry program as well as related ministries: Nursery, Children's Chapel, Children's Sunday School, CSB Stockade, CSB Tree Climbers, Pioneer Girls, and Adventure Week (VBS).Required Personal QualificationsThe Director of Children's Ministry must demonstrate maturity in Christ, a love for God, and a love for God's kingdom and its advancement through the local church. In addition to a love for Jesus and a passion for ministering to kids and their families, the applicant should meet the following qualifications:

• Understanding Leader: Able to enact program innovation while respecting past practices, and capable of planning with consideration for family diversity (family makeup, neurodiversity, parenting styles and preferences, etc.)
• Gifted Teacher: Able to relate Biblical truths to children of varying ages through formal and informal teaching, and partner with parents in discipling their children
• Collaborative Partner: Able to work effectively with office staff, lead volunteers from different backgrounds and generations, and communicate well with the larger church community
• Organized: Able to manage logistics and administrative tasks efficiently
• Self-Motivated and Well-Balanced: Able to work independently and in teams to maintain programs and execute events, while balancing work, worship, and rest, especially considering Sunday morning responsibilitiesDesired Personal Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience working with children and volunteering in a church setting
  • Willingness to commit long-term to the ministry
  • Member in good standing of a gospel-centered church, willing to come under the oversight of the Elders of SPEPResponsibilities and Duties
    • Administrative Tasks: Event planning, maintaining budgets, and communicating with volunteers
    • Ministry Support: Supporting Sunday morning ministries, recruitment, assisting with curriculum, attending ministry meetings and events on weekday evenings, and meeting with ministry leaders and volunteers
    • Volunteer Management: Onboarding, retention, and providing training through resources and workshops
    • Family Support: Creating meaningful connections and providing materials and resources throughout the year
    • Large Seasonal Tasks: Adventure Week, Fall Kickoff, Christmas Program, etc.
    • Managing Education Center classrooms and supplies
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