Position Summary
The Children’s Pastor at Awaken Church plays a key role in cultivating and guiding the spiritual development of children from Nursery through Elementary age. This position calls for a leader with vision, creativity, and a heart for shepherding young lives in a way that reflects the mission and values of Awaken Church. The Children’s Pastor will oversee children’s ministries, provide strategic leadership for programming and events, recruit and train volunteers, and actively partner with parents to foster a strong foundation of faith in the lives of children.
Primary Responsibilities
- Vision and Leadership
Develop and communicate a clear vision for the Children’s Ministry that aligns with Awaken Church’s mission to nurture faith in children from the earliest years through elementary school. Implement strategic plans that promote spiritual growth, community involvement, and age-appropriate discipleship. - Ministry Oversight
Direct and oversee all aspects of the Children’s Ministry, including nursery, preschool, and elementary programs. Responsibilities include curriculum selection, event planning (e.g., VBS, family nights), weekly programming, volunteer scheduling, and managing ministry budgets. - Volunteer Development
Recruit, equip, and inspire volunteers to serve in Children’s Ministry. Provide regular training, mentorship, and support to maintain a safe, engaging, and spiritually rich environment for children. Develop a leadership pipeline to grow capable and committed ministry volunteers. - Parent Partnership
Build strong relationships with families by offering resources, encouragement, and support that empower parents to be the primary disciplers of their children. Organize family-oriented events and communicate regularly with parents about ministry goals and opportunities. - Church Integration and Team Collaboration
Collaborate with other ministry leaders to ensure Children’s Ministry aligns and integrates with the broader church vision and activities. Participate in staff meetings, church-wide initiatives, and special events as needed. - General Pastoral Support
As a member of the pastoral staff, assist with general church leadership responsibilities as needed, including prayer, care, and hosting.
Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrates a deep, growing relationship with Christ, living out biblical values with integrity.
- Affirms and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Awaken Church.
- Proven ability to develop and lead age-appropriate ministry programs for children.
- Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to connect effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
- Organizationally gifted and detail-oriented, with experience managing budgets, planning events, and tracking progress.
- Skilled in recruiting, leading, and developing teams of volunteers.
- Approachable and nurturing, with a passion for shepherding young hearts toward Christ.
- Proficient in ministry tools and platforms such as Planning Center, G-Suite, Google Docs, and other relevant systems.
- Demonstrates wisdom in addressing conflict with biblical principles.
- Collaborates well with others in a fast-paced, team-based environment.