Kids Ministry Pastor — Grow Disciples & Families

Donelson First; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Donelson First is seeking a The First Kids Pastor to provide leadership for children’s ministry from infancy through fifth grade. You will work with the Senior Pastor, lead volunteers, and partner with families to nurture spiritual growth in kids.

You will oversee preschool and elementary programs, recruit and train volunteers, coordinate events, ensure safety policies, and manage the ministry budget within church guidelines to advance evangelism and discipleship at home and church.

Qualifications

• Ordained, college degree or higher preferred; leadership exp in children’s ministry.
• Strong biblical teaching, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to respond calmly under pressure, receive feedback, and exercise initiative.
• Working familiarity with Planning Center, church management software, Mac, and Microsoft Office, or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, child safety, and responsible stewardship.
• Include an Enneagram number in the résumé or cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Sunday morning First Kids Worship and age-appropriate programming for infants through fifth grade.
• Organize and lead an ongoing Wednesday evening ministry for children.
• Select, prepare, and distribute biblically sound curriculum, teaching materials, and classroom supplies.
• Develop and implement evangelism and discipleship pathways with families to guide children toward faith, baptism, and ongoing discipleship.
• Develop and implement guest engagement and follow-up pathways for welcoming first-time families and building connections.
• Recruit, screen, schedule, equip, and care for volunteers; provide quarterly training and ongoing coaching.
• Maintain current background checks and applicable first aid/CPR readiness.
• Implement and document child protection, classroom supervision, secure check-in, and custodial dismissal procedures.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents through clear communication, personal contact, and family-focused events.
• Plan and lead approximately three to four major annual children’s events (Kids Camp, Sports Camp, etc.).
• Coordinate holiday celebrations, age/grade promotions, and childcare for churchwide events as needed.
• Maintain connections with local schools and community initiatives serving children and families.
• Oversee children’s ministry interns, when applicable, and collaborate with other ministry leaders and staff.
• Communicate ministry schedules and events to parents, volunteers, visitors, and leadership; maintain First Kids social communications.
• Manage the approved ministry budget, monitor spending, and complete monthly expense reporting.
• Attend weekly team meetings and assist with campus needs.

Skills

Biblical teaching

Leadership

Volunteer management

Communication

Planning Center familiarity

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Planning Center

Church management software

Mac

MS Office

Job description

Donelson First is seeking a The First Kids Pastor to provide leadership for children’s ministry from infancy through fifth grade. You will work with the Senior Pastor, lead volunteers, and partner with families to nurture spiritual growth in kids.

You will oversee preschool and elementary programs, recruit and train volunteers, coordinate events, ensure safety policies, and manage the ministry budget within church guidelines to advance evangelism and discipleship at home and church.