Kids Ministry Coordinator

Creative Church; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Church, Inc. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a full-time Kids Ministry staff member to recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers, ensuring all classrooms are staffed with excellence and joy. The role emphasizes discipleship, safety, and a Spirit-led leadership approach in a fast-paced church environment.

Applicants should demonstrate a mature faith, prior ministry leadership, and strong communication skills to teach and inspire both kids and adults across services and events.

Qualifications

• Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by lifestyle and devotion.
• Ministry leadership experience required, preferably in Kids or Youth Ministry in a medium-to-large church setting.

Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit, train, and activate volunteers.
• Place volunteers in the right roles and ensure proper onboarding.
• Manage Planning Center schedules and ensure all classes are fully staffed.
• Inspire, pastor, and motivate volunteers to serve with excellence and joy.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Strong communication

Discipleship

Volunteer motivation

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Creative Church is a diverse, non-denominational, Holy Spirit-filled church passionately focused on creating space for Jesus and inviting others into His presence. We are a fast-paced, high-demand staff culture that values prayer, Bible reading, and intimacy with God as the foundation for all ministry.

Key Expectations

• Pastoral Heart - Shepherd children and volunteers with love, prayer, and discipleship.
• Recruiter & Builder - Aggressively recruit and inspire volunteers; develop them into effective leaders.
• Cultural Alignment - Fully embrace the Spirit-filled, charismatic, evangelical DNA of Creative Church (tongues, gifts of the Spirit, Pentecostal expression).
• Team Player - Thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation church staff culture while remaining teachable, humble, and adaptable.
• Strong Leadership - Lead large teams, manage scheduling systems, and ensure excellence in every classroom.

Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit, train, and activate volunteers.
• Place volunteers in the right roles and ensure proper onboarding.
• Manage Planning Center schedules and ensure all classes are fully staffed.
• Inspire, pastor, and motivate volunteers to serve with excellence and joy.

Communication & Culture

• Send weekly communication (updates, encouragement, curriculum, announcements).
• Support and build culture through prayer, spiritual encouragement, and vision casting.
• Model a life of devotion to Jesus that sets the tone for the team.

Events & Training

• Organize Kids Ministry team nights, training events, and appreciation gatherings.
• Support church-wide events with Kids Ministry involvement.
• Evaluate participation and effectiveness.

Systems & Oversight

• Maintain systems for classroom coverage, supplies, behavior reports, and check-in.
• Ensure safety policies are upheld and improved when needed.
• Support Sunday service oversight-be present, flexible, and hands-on in making adjustments.

Qualifications

• Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by lifestyle and devotion.
• Ministry leadership experience required, preferably in Kids or Youth Ministry in a medium-to-large church setting. (Must be clearly shown on resume.)
• Doctrinal alignment with Creative Church's statement of faith (visit CreativeChurch.com/beliefs).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and inspire volunteers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach/preach effectively to kids and adults.
• Classroom and behavior management experience.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for children's ministry.
• Tech-savvy with Planning Center and basic admin systems.
• Teachable, humble, organized, and highly responsible.
• In good standing with current/most recent pastor-required pastoral reference.

Preferred Extras (not required but highly valued)

• Additional ministry gifts (music, worship, graphic design, media, online content).
• Experience creating or presenting online teaching content for kids/teens.

Additional Notes

• While we welcome all applicants, people who are married are strongly encouraged to apply, as we believe this provides unique appeal and safety strength for parents and children.
• This is a full-time staff role with expectation of full engagement in the life of the church, including all Sunday services and our Thursday night service.