Children's Minister

Westminster Theological Seminary; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary seeks a full-time Children’s Minister to lead and oversee ministries for birth through 4th grade, focusing on 1st–4th grade. The role collaborates with staff, builds a volunteer team, and reports to the Associate Pastor of Connections.

The position includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and PTO, with a forty-hour workweek plus. The minister will partner with families to guide children in Christ, in community, and in the world, and will coordinate

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee all aspects of Kirk Crossing’s Sunday A.M. Children’s Ministry
• Lead/Teach regularly in large-group sessions
• Recruit, schedule, and train adult volunteers for various ministry roles
• Arrange teaching materials, supplies, A/V, and check-in stations
• Provide follow up with new and existing families
• Provide a ministry program for children on Wednesday nights with adult small groups
• Offer family ministry opportunities focused on parents and children, baptism, and communion

Job description

Purpose & Overview

As part of the Family Ministry Team, the Children’s Minister will walk with parents and children to help them take their next step in Christ, in Community and in the World. They will oversee all aspects of the church’s ministry to children through direct ministry and through building a vibrant team of volunteers. This position oversees birth through 4th grade with an emphasis on 1st through 4th grade.

This position is full-time (salaried/exempt - forty hours per/week plus) and includes benefits such as health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO). The Children’s minister collaborates with other staff and reports to the Associate Pastor of Connections.

Duties

Core duties:

1. Plan, prepare, and oversee all aspects of Kirk Crossing’s Sunday A.M. Children’s Ministry:
2. Lead/Teach regularly in large-group sessions
3. Recruit, schedule, and train adult volunteers for a variety of ministry and support roles
4. Arrange for necessary teaching materials, supplies, A/V, and check-in stations
5. Provide follow up with new and existing families
6. Provide a ministry program for children on Wednesday nights in conjunction with adult small groups (similar duties to above)
7. Offer family ministry opportunities focused on parents sharing faith with their children, preparing for baptism & communion, serving together, etc.

Administrative and Developmental Duties:

1. Prepare and send regular communications to families regarding lessons, ministry activities and events, growing faith at home, etc.
2. Utilize various computer programs (presentation, database, communication, etc.) in support of ministry activities
3. Help maintain children’s ministry-related social media platforms
4. Utilize Planning Center in maintaining records of attendance and participation
5. Evaluate ministry offerings as to effectiveness and needs
6. Develop new ministry approaches/opportunities as needed or appropriate

Additional Duties:

1. Participate in family ministry meetings, staff meetings and form cooperative working relationships with other staff
2. Collaborate with other staff and volunteers on church fellowship, outreach, and mission projects
3. Assist in additional ministry activities as directed by the Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor & Assistant Pastor.