Campus Kids Pastor

The Crossing; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly church service attendance

Spiritual leadership training

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

The Crossing in Chesterfield is seeking an Associate Pastor to lead our Kids Ministry. This full-time position will develop volunteers, support families, and ensure the ministry operates effectively.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, have a passion for Jesus, and commit to nurturing children's spiritual journeys.

Applicants should possess a BS/BA or at least five years of experience in kids' ministry, along with a calling that aligns with our vision at The Crossing.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent team-building abilities.
• Demonstrate strong spiritual health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Kids Ministry at Chesterfield campus.
• Build relationships with kids and families.
• Oversee budget and collaborate with ministry leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Discernment

Administration

Effective communication

Education

BS or BA or minimum of 5 years’ experience leading kids’ ministry

3-5 years’ experience in children’s ministry or education

Job description

Associate Pastor

Our church is a non-denominational multi‑site church with four St. Louis‑area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side‑by‑side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life‑changing ways.

Associate Pastor. This full‑time position is responsible for the leadership, vision, and execution of the Kids Ministry at the Chesterfield campus. The role involves developing, encouraging, and supporting all volunteers and paid staff (if applicable) to ensure the campus operates at a high capacity. The Associate Pastor will build relationships with kids and families, resource and equip parents as they follow God’s command to help their child know, follow, and trust Jesus. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead both adults and children in ministry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Jesus Christ, the vision of The Crossing, and a commitment to helping children and families take steps on their spiritual journey.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Associate Pastor Responsibilities

• Be a translator of and cast vision clearly and frequently to ensure all volunteers are continuously folded into the culture of The Crossing
• Be a skillful team builder and invest in volunteers to ensure KidsCrossing can operate at max capacity
  • Equip volunteers to feel comfortable serving in their role
  • Empower volunteers to serve in their sweet spot and utilize their gifts
  • Connect volunteers so they know they belong
  • Celebrate volunteers so they feel valued and appreciated
• Develop a dynamic leadership team of volunteers (Coaches) that can be handed ministry responsibilities and help you lead others
• Utilize strategic and intentional opportunities for the purpose of encouraging, equipping and discipling parents
  • 1:1 Conversations
  • Classes
  • Digital Communication
  • Milestones
• Implement systems, policies and procedures agreed upon by KidsCrossing team to ensure unity and consistency across sites, safe and secure environments, and efficient use of staff and team members
• Lead, develop, encourage and support kids’ staff at your campus (if applicable)
• Collaborate with Director of Kids’ Ministry to develop and oversee the budget so it effectively and wisely utilizes church resources and maximizes ministry opportunity
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a knowledge and confidence in Scripture
• Able to effectively navigate the art of leading a Serve Profile or pastoral conversation
• Champion unity throughout all Crossing Ministries and campuses
• Be accessible (including non‑office hours) to volunteers, families, and other attenders for pastoral care
• Participate in pastoral meetings and any other duties assigned to pastors at The Crossing

Essential Competencies

• Display a calling to both Kids’ ministry and The Crossing
• Display a desire to champion families and help them thrive
• Demonstrate strong spiritual health
  • Resolve conflict biblically
  • Understand and live out of healthy boundaries
  • Display a high sense of self‑awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Able to maintain healthy relationships within and across ministries
• Effective communication skills (written, interpersonal and verbal)
  • Able to relate and interact with both kids and adults and hold conversation with each in a professional manner
• Capable of reading a situation and problem solving in the moment

Position Qualification Requirements

Spiritual Gifts Helpful For This Position

• Leadership
• Discernment
• Administration

Character Traits Needed For This Position

• Humility – must be a team player
• Unflappable nature – able to “roll with the punches” and navigate under pressure
• Teachable/Coachable
• Self‑Driven

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Display a calling to both Kids’ ministry and The Crossing
• Display a desire to champion families and help them thrive
• Demonstrate strong spiritual health
• Resolve conflict biblically
• Understand and live out of healthy boundaries
• Display a high sense of self‑awareness and emotional intelligence
• Able to maintain healthy relationships within and across ministries
• Effective communication skills (written, interpersonal and verbal)
• Able to relate and interact with both kids and adults and hold conversation with each in a professional manner
• Capable of reading a situation and problem solving in the moment

Education/Training and Certificates

• BS or BA or minimum of 5 years’ experience leading kids’ ministry
• 3‑5 years’ experience in children’s ministry or education (multi‑site preferred)
• Experience leading volunteer teams
• Experience leading paid staff (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of child development and current kids’ culture

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles