Kids Ministry Director

Freedom Church BC; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Church BC is seeking a Kids Ministry Director & Administrative Assistant to lead children’s ministry across multiple congregations and to provide essential administrative support to the pastoral team.

The role focuses on creating engaging, safe, Christ-centered environments for children while coordinating volunteers, calendars, and communications to help the church operate smoothly and serve families effectively.

Qualifications

• Has experience leading children's ministry and coordinating volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families and staff.
• Proven ability to use technology for church communications and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate children's ministry curriculum and programming across three congregations.
• Provide administrative support to pastoral team and ministry leaders.
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, ministry calendars, and internal communications.
• Maintain church records and documentation; respond to inquiries by phone and email.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly services, including announcements and media.

Skills

Children's ministry leadership

Volunteer management

Event planning

Communications

Administration

Tech platforms

Teaching Bible

Tools

Mailchimp

Job description

Freedom Church is looking for a passionate, organized, and ministry-minded individual to join our team as our Kids Ministry Director & Administrative Assistant.

This unique role combines children's ministry leadership with church administration, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and our growing church community.

As our Kids Ministry Director, you will help create engaging, safe, and Christ-centred environments where children can discover God's love, grow in their faith, and develop a lasting relationship with Jesus.

You will also provide essential administrative and communication support to our pastoral team, helping ensure our church ministries operate effectively across our New Westminster, Spanish-speaking, and Kamloops congregations.

We are looking for someone who loves working with children, enjoys developing and supporting volunteer teams, and has a heart for serving the local church.

Key Responsibilities

About the Opportunity

Freedom Church is looking for a passionate, organized, and ministry-minded individual to join our team as our Kids Ministry Director & Administrative Assistant.

This unique role combines children's ministry leadership with church administration, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and our growing church community.

As our Kids Ministry Director, you will help create engaging, safe, and Christ-centred environments where children can discover God's love, grow in their faith, and develop a lasting relationship with Jesus.

You will also provide essential administrative and communication support to our pastoral team, helping ensure our church ministries operate effectively across our New Westminster, Spanish-speaking, and Kamloops congregations.

We are looking for someone who loves working with children, enjoys developing and supporting volunteer teams, and has a heart for serving the local church.

Children's Ministry Leadership

• Oversee and coordinate children's ministry curriculum and programming across our three congregations.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate, biblically grounded teaching materials.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support children's ministry volunteers.
• Teach and support Sunday School and midweek Kids Club programs.
• Ensure children's ministry environments follow established child protection policies and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with campus pastors and ministry leaders to develop consistent and effective children's ministry programs.

Church Administration & Operations

• Provide administrative support to the pastoral team and ministry leaders.
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, ministry calendars, and internal communications.
• Maintain church records, documentation, and organizational systems.
• Respond to general church inquiries through phone and email.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of weekly Sunday services, including presentations, announcements, and media.

Communications & Ministry Support

• Prepare and distribute weekly church newsletters, ministry updates, and event announcements.
• Manage church communications through Mailchimp and other digital platforms.
• Maintain and update church contact lists and communication databases.
• Work collaboratively with staff and ministry leaders to ensure effective communication across our congregations.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for helping children grow in their faith.
• Aligns with Freedom Church's mission, vision, and the theological beliefs of the Free Methodist Church in Canada.
• Has previous experience in children's ministry, preferably two or more years.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Is comfortable using technology and digital communication platforms.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with pastors, volunteers, and ministry teams.
• Is dependable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for children and families.