Children's Ministries Pastor/Director

Summit Church; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Church in Lincoln, CA seeks a Summit Kids Pastor to lead the children’s ministry from nursery through 5th grade, casting vision and building a thriving, gospel-centered environment for kids and families.

You will recruit and develop volunteers, design age-appropriate curricula, and oversee events like VBS, Base 45, and family outreach, while partnering with parents to strengthen spiritual foundations in the home.

Qualifications

• Passion for kids ministry and gospel-centered teaching.
• Ability to recruit and develop volunteers and leaders.
• Experience designing age-appropriate curricula and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth-centered, goal-driven plan to engage families and re-engage Summit families.
• Lead weekly Sunday huddles and quarterly all-team volunteer meetings.
• Prioritize child-safety with background checks and required trainings.
• Generate regular communications to volunteers and supporters.
• Develop and manage the Summit Kids budget and ministry goals.
• Oversee check-in systems, classroom supplies, and attendance incentives.
• Host family connection events and collaboration activities.
• Facilitate small groups for families and support adult groups when childcare is needed.

Skills

Kids ministry leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Curriculum selection

Event planning

Budget management

Family engagement

Check-in systems

Cross-ministry collaboration

Job description

NOW HIRING PART OR FULL TIME

Summit Kids Pastor

Lead the next generation into a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Build a ministry where kids belong, grow, and thrive — from the nursery all the way through 5th grade.

Lincoln, CA

Birth – 5th Grade

Kids & Family Ministry

OUR STORY

Summit Church has been rooted in Lincoln, CA for over 30 years — and right now, we’re stepping into one of the most exciting chapters of our story. Lincoln is one of the fastest-growing cities in California, and we’re re‑introducing ourselves to a shifting, diverse, and hungry community.

This isn’t maintenance ministry. This is a ground-floor moment to build something that will shape the next generation of this city for decades to come.

THE MISSION

At Summit Church, we exist to live, help, and love like Jesus — and kids ministry is at the heart of that. As Summit Kids Pastor, you won’t just run programs. You’ll shape the spiritual foundation of children and families, casting vision, leading volunteers, and creating environments where the gospel comes alive every single weekend.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Flexible Commitment

Part-time or full-time — we’ll build the role around the right person.

Compensation

Hours and pay tailored to your skills, education, training, and experience.

Growth Opportunity

Join a church in a pivotal season with room to grow alongside the ministry.

We believe in investing in the right person. Come have a conversation — let’s figure out what works for both of us.

WHAT YOU’LL LEAD

Vision & Leadership

Cast a clear discipleship vision and collaborate with church leadership to build excellent, intentional environments.

Team Development

Recruit, equip, and grow volunteers — building leaders, not just filling slots.

Programming & Discipleship

Design age‑appropriate, gospel‑centered curriculum and oversee events including VBS and Base 45.

Events & Outreach

Lead KidKraze VBS, Sunday Funday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas, and quarterly serve days.

Family Engagement

Partner with parents as primary spiritual leaders through resources, small groups, and connection events.

Student Ministry Bridge

Create a seamless kids‑to‑youth pathway including Youth Preview Night and Level Up Sunday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a growth‑centered, goal‑driven plan for engaging new families and stirring re‑engagement and re‑connection with existing Summit families
• Lead weekly Sunday morning huddles, as well as quarterly all‑team volunteer meetings, to keep your team informed, encouraged, motivated and equipped
• Prioritize child‑safety by ensuring all volunteers hold current background checks and Sexual Abuse Awareness training
• Generate weekly communications to volunteers and monthly
• Develop and manage the Summit Kids budget; set and evaluate annual ministry goals
• Oversee check‑in systems, classroom supplies, and attendance & participation‑incentive programs across all age groups
• Host regularly‑scheduled family connection activities and events
• Facilitate small groups for families that support relationship connections and community support
• Collaborate with Small Groups leadership to support adult groups when childcare is needed

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU…

• Love kids and feel genuinely called to kids ministry
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and with warmth
• Bring energy, creativity, and excellence to every environment
• Think strategically and follow through with execution
• Lead and develop volunteers with intentionality
• Partner well with families and other ministry teams
• Are committed to gospel‑centered, age‑appropriate discipleship
• Share Summit’s mission to live, help, and love like Jesus

MINISTRY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Children’s ministry leadership
• Volunteer recruitment & development
• Curriculum selection & implementation
• Event planning & execution
• Budget management
• Parent & family engagement
• Check‑in systems & operations
• Cross‑ministry collaboration

Ready to Make an Impact?

Lincoln is growing and Summit Church is ready to grow with it.

If you’re passionate about the next generation and ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you.

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mysummit.church Lincoln, CA