Kids Pastor/Leader

Description:

KIDS PASTOR/LEADER (Full-Time) // CROSSROADS CHURCH

The Kids Pastor (licensed)/Leader (unlicensed) is a dynamic and relational leader responsible for cultivating a vibrant children's ministry (birth through 5th grade) at their campus. This role champions the recruitment, training, and care of volunteer leaders who will help children build a strong foundation of faith and experience the love of Jesus in age-appropriate and engaging ways. The Kids Pastor/Leader oversees all aspects of weekend and midweek programming, partners closely with families, and ensures a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment for every child.

As part of both the campus and central Crossroads Kids teams, the Kids Pastor/Leader contributes to pastoral leadership at the campus, ministry development, volunteer engagement, and overall ministry alignment. This role requires strong leadership, pastoral care, organizational skills, and a passion for helping children and families take meaningful next steps in their faith journey.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Oversight

· Lead weekend services, special events, and volunteer team meetings.

· Plan and schedule programming in advance to ensure consistency and preparedness.

· Ensure weekend services are developmentally appropriate, biblically sound, and effectively delivered.

· Assist in planning, executing, and pastoring CR Kids ministry strategies such as Child Dedications, Baptisms, CR Kids Family Nights, CR Kids Grown Up Nights, and other events.

Volunteer Leadership & Development

· Recruit, interview, and onboard new volunteer leaders.

· Disciple and pastor volunteers in accordance with the CR volunteer culture and Multiplication Effect strategy.

· Maintain regular communication and provide ongoing support and recognition for volunteers.

· Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for all scheduled ministry times.

Family Engagement & Spiritual Support

· Provide care and spiritual support for children and their families.

· Maintain a welcoming and relational environment for families attending CR Kids.

· Share resources and communicate regularly with parents to support discipleship at home.

Program Execution & Improvement

· Create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging environment for children.

· Implement curriculum and activities that align with church values and biblical teaching.

· Evaluate programming regularly for effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

Campus Responsibilities

· Engage fully as a pastor/leader at the campus, participating in staff meetings, events and weekend services.

· Be a visible, pastoral presence within the campus community, stepping into care opportunities as they arise.

Central Team Responsibilities

· Actively participate in weekly Kids Team meetings and central events.

· Contribute to kids curriculum preparation, teaching series, and quarterly Family Night event planning.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

Education

· 4-year bachelor’s degree in related field or experience in Kids ministry is preferred.

· Pastoral Licensure required for pastoral title.

Qualifications

· Highly Organized and skilled with time and task management.

· Work independently and collaborate with all teams

· Strong passion for kids discipleship.

· Skilled in volunteer recruitment, leadership, communication, and organization.

· Comfortable working evenings/weekends and engaging with families as appropriate.

· Awareness of/an agreement with the ECC (Evangelical Covenant Church) theology and practice.

Environment

· Work is accomplished primarily indoors in office, classroom and ministry environments.

· Will require flexibility for extra hours during key seasons of ministry.

· Regular work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with occasional Friday and Saturday responsibilities for ministry events and special programming.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and actively engage with children in children’s ministry enviroments

· Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Crossroads Culture

· Embrace the Mission – Be deeply committed to reaching "one more person in one more place" so they can meet and be changed by Jesus.

· Advance the Vision – Help propel Crossroads toward becoming an Outward-Facing, Next-Gen Focused, Multi-Ethnic church that both reaches and reflects the communities we serve.

· Live the Culture – Embody our Staff Commitments of: Expect God to Move, Move as One, Take it Personally, Be Actively for Each Other, Invest in the Next, Leave the 99

Classification: Exempt; Salary

Status: Full Time (40 Hours/week)

Directly Reports To: Campus Pastor

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