Kids Minister

FiveStone Community Church; Garland (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FiveStone Community Church in Garland, TX seeks a Kids Minister to provide spiritual leadership and oversee ministries that serve children and families. You will equip parents, lead volunteers, and shape family discipleship strategies to help kids know, love, and follow Jesus.

Reporting to the Spiritual Formation Pastor, you will oversee curricula, safety policies, budgeting, and collaborate with other ministry leaders to strengthen faith at home and within the church.

Qualifications

• Growing, authentic relationship with Jesus and calling to kids ministry.
• Heart for discipleship and partnering with parents.
• Humility, integrity and servant‑leader mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead family discipleship strategy and align with FiveStone's mission.
• Oversee children’s ministry environments (birth through elementary).
• Recruit, train and coach volunteers for kids and family ministries.
• Engage families through clear communication and faith-building events.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and safety policies in collaboration with church leadership.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching biblical truths

Relational

Formation

Bachelor's degree (ministry/biblical studies/education)

Description du poste

Mission

FiveStone Community Church exists to be a church of disciples who are making disciples—peoplewho connect with God and others, grow to be more like Jesus, and go in service locally and globally.

Vision

We fulfill our mission by living out the Five Stones:

• 1. Engaging People
• 2. Experiencing Worship
• 3. Embracing God’s Word
• 4.Enriching the Family
• 5. Empowering Purpose

The Kid’s Minister is responsible for championing and fulfilling the Enriching the Family stone.

Position Summary

The Kids Minister at FiveStone Community Church provides spiritual leadership, vision, andoversight for ministries that serve children and families. This role exists to equip parents and caregiversto develop lifelong followers of Jesus by uniting the influence of church and home. The FKids Minister will lead ministry environments, volunteer teams, and family discipleship strategies that helpchildren know, love, and follow Jesus while empoweringparents as the primary spiritual leaders in theirhomes.

Key Responsibilities

Family Discipleship & Vision

• Champion the Enriching the Family stone by creating a clear, biblical, and practical strategy forfamily discipleship.
• Equip and encourage parents to lead their children spiritually through resources, training, andrelational support.
• Develop pathways that help families grow together in faith from birth through elementary years(and in collaboration with student ministry if applicable).
• Partner with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment with FiveStone’s mission and vision.

Kids Ministry Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for all children’s ministry environments (birth throughelementary).
• Ensure age-appropriate, biblically sound, and engaging teaching that leads children toward faith inJesus.
• Create safe, welcoming, and fun environments where children and families feel known andvalued.
• Oversee curriculum selection, scheduling, and ministry structure.

Volunteer Recruitment & Development

• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to serve effectively and joyfully in kids and family ministries.
• Develop leaders by providing ongoing coaching, encouragement, and spiritual care.
• Foster a team culture that reflects FiveStone’s values and discipleship mission.

Family Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships with families inside and outside the church.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding ministry goals, events, anddiscipleship tools.
• Plan and lead family-focused events, classes, or gatherings that strengthen faith at home andconnection within the church.

Administration & Collaboration

• Manage ministry budgets, schedules, and policies in collaboration with church leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and best practices for children’s ministry.
• Work closely with the Lead Pastor and staff team to support church-wide initiatives and services.

Qualifications

Spiritual & Personal Qualifications

• A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to family and kids ministry.
• A heart for discipleship and a passion for partnering with parents.
• Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a servant‑leader mindset.
• Affirms and supports the mission, vision, and beliefs of FiveStone Community Church.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, biblical studies, education, or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience leading children’s and/or family ministry in a church context (preferred).
• Proven ability to recruit and lead volunteers and build effective ministry systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical truths to children and adults.
• Relational, approachable, and able to connect with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a growing church environment.

Reporting & Status

• Reports to: Spiritual Formation Pastor
• Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Our Commitment

FiveStone Community Church is committed to creating a healthy, Christ-centered environment wherestaff, volunteers, children, and families can thrive as disciples who make disciples. The Kids Minister plays a vital role in shaping the spiritual legacy of the next generation.