EDUCATION PASTOR

New Mercy; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mercy in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a part-time Children’s Ministry pastor. This role is crucial for organizing, overseeing, and implementing all aspects of ministry for children from birth through fifth grade. Ideal candidates will be passionate about children's formation and have experience in recruiting and training volunteers. The pastor will partner with ministry teams to strengthen families and children in the community, offering support and guidance to enhance intergenerational Christian Education.

Qualifications

• Passion for children's ministry and formation.
• Experience in recruiting and training volunteers.
• Ability to work with intergenerational teams.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement all aspects of children’s ministry.
• Recruit and train teachers and volunteers.
• Partner with other ministry teams and strengthen families.

Job description

The Children’s Ministry pastor position is a part‑time role responsible for ministry to children from birth through fifth grade, and supporting ministry activities that bless their families and community. We are looking for people who are passionate about the formation of our children and have a calling in this space. We believe in the intergenerational model of Christian Education.

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION

• Organize, oversee and implement all aspects of children’s ministry.
• Recruit/train teachers and volunteers.
• Partner with other ministry teams and staff to strengthen children, parents, and families in our community.

GENERAL PASTORAL DUTIES

• Staff meetings
• Sunday presence at worship
• Other avenues of ministry as needed and/or desired.
• Possible preaching/teaching opportunities as needed/desired

ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT

• Work together with the Pastoral team
• Elder/Pastor oversight
• Year end review with Session