Children's Ministry Lead — Discipleship & Creative Programs

Slingshot Group; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Church in Stillwater, OK is seeking a Kids Ministry Director to oversee all programming and vision for nursery through elementary-aged children. You will create a safe, joyful environment where kids encounter Jesus and equip parents as primary disciple-makers.

You will lead curriculum development, supervise childcare staff, and design events like VBS to engage new families. This role offers a high-impact opportunity within a supportive leadership culture and collaborative ministry

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee weekly programming for children (nursery through elementary age)
• Recruit, train, and encourage a team of volunteers and childcare staff
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities that point kids toward Jesus
• Ensure safety and security policies are followed in all kids' spaces
• Coordinate and innovate special events to accelerate kids' discipleship and to reach new families (VBS, holiday programming, etc.)
• Raise up and support parents as the primary disciple-makers of their home
• Partner with other ministry leaders and staff to support the wider church mission
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Curriculum development

Event planning

Staff leadership

Job description

Countryside Church in Stillwater, OK is seeking a Kids Ministry Director to oversee all programming and vision for nursery through elementary-aged children. You will create a safe, joyful environment where kids encounter Jesus and equip parents as primary disciple-makers.

You will lead curriculum development, supervise childcare staff, and design events like VBS to engage new families. This role offers a high-impact opportunity within a supportive leadership culture and collaborative ministry