Kids Director / Pastor Arise Church Denver

MinistryList; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministrylist is seeking a Kids Ministry Pastor/Director for Arise Church Denver to lead and direct the Arise Kids ministry, engaging children from birth through 5th grade. The role involves recruiting and training volunteers, overseeing the children's Sunday experience, and managing operations including budgeting and safety protocols. Candidates should have a passion for children, experience in Kids Ministry, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A commitment to the church's values and personal relationship with Jesus is essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Experience in a leadership role within Kids Ministry.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Arise Kids ministry and oversee the Sunday experience.
• Manage the operations and budget for Arise Kids.
• Recruit and train volunteers to support the ministry.

Skills

Passion for kids

Experience in Kids Ministry

Great communicator

Very organized

People‑person

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Positional Expectations:

The Kids Ministry Pastor/Director* leads and directs the Arise Kids ministry (birth through 5th grade) of Arise Church Denver, a ministry that both kids and parents love that helps kids become lifelong followers of Jesus.

The Why: Following Jesus is the path to the fullest life, and the KD comes alongside families to help kids begin that lifetime journey.

*At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastoral-level or a directorial-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Direct Arise Kids
  • Actively recruit, train, and motivate a volunteer team to passionately minister to our kids in fresh and creative ways.
  • Oversee curriculum, planning, and execution of the Sunday kids’ experience for those in-person and online.
  • Help kids through the baptism process and oversee child dedications.
  • Collaborate with the Student Pastor to make sure the transition from Arise Kids to Student Ministry is smooth for kids.
  • Develop family outreach (e.g. a summer kids’ outreach like Kids Camp, family events, etc.).
  • Champion Arise Kids and our value of Next-Gen Investment.
  • Be a welcoming presence for all Sunday services.
• Manage the Arise Kids’ operations
  • Oversee the Arise Kids’ budget and supplies.
  • Implement and communicate safety protocols and procedures, including regular background checks.
  • Oversee childcare for big events and coordinate with other ministries to provide quality childcare workers.
• Be a Team Player
  • Jump in to help with all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.).
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Passion for kids
• Experience in Kids Ministry
• Great communicator
• Very organized
• People‑person
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Follower of Jesus
• Growing in love for God and his people
• Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
• Attends services weekly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, tithes generously, and maintains integrity

Reports

• Reports to: Lead Pastor
• Direct Reports:
  • Hourly childcare workers
  • Arise Kids volunteers