Children's Ministry Director

Shively Christian Church; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance stipend

Phone stipend

Training budget

Job summary

Shively Christian Church is seeking a Children’s Ministry Director to lead nursery through 5th grade programs, partnering with parents, training volunteers, and creating welcoming environments for kids to learn about Jesus.

You will oversee weekly programming, plan major events, manage a small budget, and work with staff to support the church’s mission. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and oversee all children’s ministry programming for nursery through 5th grade.
• Coordinate Sunday morning worship, Sunday school, and Wednesday night programming.
• Lead major children’s events and family activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers (approx. 10 volunteers per Sunday; 40 total).
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-organized ministry environment.
• Manage the annual children’s ministry budget.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

The Children’s Ministry Director will lead and oversee a gospel-centered children’s ministry for nursery through 5th grade. This individual will partner with parents, equip volunteers, and create environments where children can grow in their understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. This role reports directly to the Lead Minister and Elders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and oversee all children’s ministry programming for:
• Sunday morning worship and Sunday school
• Wednesday night programming
• Major children’s events throughout the year
• Lead and support major ministry events including:
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Back-to-School Bash
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Christmas Party
• Vacation Bible School (our largest outreach of the year)
• Encourage and coordinate involvement with White Mills Christian Camp, including participation and volunteer opportunities as available
• Plan and facilitate family nights and Sunday hangouts for children and families
• Recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers (approximately 10 volunteers per Sunday; 40 total volunteers)
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-organized ministry environment
• Responsibly manage the annual children’s ministry budget
• Work collaboratively with church staff and leadership to support the overall mission of the church

Spiritual & Character Expectations

• Must have an active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must live a Christian life and maintain a household that reflects the values of Scripture and Shively Christian Church
• Will be expected to attend a Bible study that is not led by the applicant
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, and a heart for children and families

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, but not required
• Previous children’s ministry experience preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Passion for discipling children and partnering with parents

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience
• Insurance stipend and phone stipend provided
• Personal budget allotted for training, conferences, and materials related to personal and professional growth