Children's Pastor/Director

Northstar Church; Quesnel; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Church is seeking a dedicated Children’s Pastor to lead and grow the Kids Ministries. The role involves planning, recruiting, and partnering with Parents and Kids’ Church Teachers to influence the next generation for Christ.

The ideal candidate loves people, demonstrates faith consistent with Northstar’s beliefs, and can lead volunteers with excellence while coordinating with church leadership and families.

Qualifications

• Love for others and serving others, a key ministry trait.
• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with personal integrity.
• Agree with Northstar Church theology, vision and values; review Statement of Faith.
• Relational and caring heart with initiative to plan and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and ability to follow through on commitments.
• Experience leading and coordinating volunteers in a church setting.
• Ability to connect and inspire children toward Jesus.
• Effective team leadership and listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize Northstar Kids Ministries programs.
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate ministry teams.
• Collaborate closely with Parents and Kids’ Church Teachers.
• Influence families by modeling discipleship within the church.
• Report to the Lead Pastor and align with church priorities.

Skills

Love for others

Follower of Jesus

Vision alignment

Relational

Initiative & planning

Communication skills

Volunteer leadership

Youth engagement

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Work ethic

Job description

Northstar Church has an opening for a Children's Pastor.

The Children’s Pastor is someone who influences the influencers of the next generation. This person loves children and adults, and is happy to work with both. This person is a catalyst for ministry to the family. They will be someone who will plan, recruit, and work closely with Parents and Kids’ Church Teachers, as they are in the greatest position to influence the young. Lastly, this is someone concerned for the rest of the church body and the surrounding community because they too have an important role in the discipleship and mentoring of parents and children alike.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A clearly demonstrated love for others and willingness to serve, equip, and minister.
• A fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ as demonstrated by testimony and personal habits.
• Must be in agreement with theology, vision and values of Northstar Church and its
• Statement of Faith http://www.northstarchurch.ca/about/our-beliefs
• A relational and caring heart
• An ability to take initiative, plan ahead, set priorities and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and ability to follow through on commitments
• Experience in leading and managing volunteers
• Be sensational at connecting and inspiring children toward a relationship with Jesus.
• Effective team leadership and listening skills
• Organizational skills
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a strong work ethic

Status & Benefits

• Full Time
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Role Information

• This is a saleried position
• Directly Accountable to: Lead Pastor
• Responsible for: Northstar Kids Ministries