Kids Pastor

Themetonline; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established church community is seeking a passionate Kids Pastor to lead and nurture children and families in their spiritual journey. This role emphasizes discipleship, team development, and creating a welcoming environment for all. The Kids Pastor will empower volunteers, provide pastoral care, and ensure that ministry initiatives align with the church's mission. If you are committed to making disciples and fostering meaningful relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Community Engagement Activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ministry leadership experience in a discipleship-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a ministry team for Kids and Special Needs programming.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership to children and families.
• Evaluate ministry milestones and ensure alignment with church mission.

Skills

Leadership

Discipleship

Team Building

Communication

Emotional Maturity

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Bible College/Seminary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kids Pastor

Birth – 6th Grade Ministries, Special Needs & Ministry Care Programming

Who We Are:

The MET Church is located on the Northwest side of Houston and our mission is to invite people into meaningful relationship with God and each other. We believe making disciples of Jesus happens in the context of relationship and that small group environments are where we grow spiritually in community with other believers. We also live to serve and connect our local community to hope through our community center and care ministries. You will find our Sunday morning worship to be contemporary and energetic with Bible based teaching focused on understanding and applying God’s word as truth in our lives.

About This Role:

The Kids Pastor at The MET plays a vital role in leading a ministry team that invites children (Preschool, Kids, and Preteens) — and their families — into meaningful relationships with God and each other. Rooted deeply in discipleship, this role focuses on equipping parents as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes and developing volunteers who are passionate about walking alongside kids in their faith journey.

In addition to leading and developing a team of staff and volunteers, the Kids Pastor cultivates a culture of collaboration, care, and spiritual growth. This leader provides clear vision, steady leadership, and consistent encouragement — empowering others to lead with confidence and invest deeply in the lives of the children and families they serve.

The Kids Pastor also provides oversight to The MET’s Special Needs Programming and Ministry Care Programming, ensuring that every ministry environment is welcoming, Christ-centered, and accessible for every child and family.

Who You Are: Competencies, Abilities, & Character Qualities

• You love Jesus and are committed to growing as a disciple by abiding in Christ, living in meaningful relationships with others, and being a disciple-maker (John 15, Acts 2, Matt. 4:19, Matt. 28).
• You’re a disciple-maker that is intentional with a small group of others with whom you’re in relationship.
• You love working as part of a bigger team.You find joy in building teams by recruiting, rallying, and mobilizing people to do inconvenient things for the cause of Christ and the mission of the church.
• You’re a relational leader who pursues others and finds joy by investing in them on a personal level.You love reaching people who do not have a relationship with Jesus with the gospel.
• You find joy in completing tasks to reach the desired results.
• You’re a continual learner. You seek out new information that better equips you to be an effective leader and follower of Christ.
• You’re emotionally mature. You understand the dynamics of effectively working with and through others to complete tasks and projects, as well as resolving conflict in healthy, God-honoring ways.
• You champion and model the core virtues of The MET Church – humility, effectiveness, awe, relationship and truth.
  

The Why:

You are an ambassador of Jesus – anointed and assigned an active role in the great commission. You get to serve alongside a team with a unified mission to make disciples who make other disciples while also utilizing your unique gifts to serve and lead in your assigned span of care.You get to experience a healthy staff culture that is rooted in love, discipleship and celebrating the glory of God.

What You Will Do: Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Live out the core virtues and mission of The MET to invite others into meaningful relationship with God and each other.
• Champion a clear, compelling vision for Kids Ministry (Preschool, Kids, & Preteens), Special Needs programming & Ministry Care programming, and ensure alignment with the overall mission of The MET.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership to children and families—sharing the Gospel, offering biblical counsel, guiding families in faith milestones such as salvation and baptism, and equipping parents to disciple their kids at home.
• Provide leadership and discernment in directing staff, volunteers, events, and weekly programming across Kids Ministry, Special Needs & Ministry Care, ensuring excellence in execution, safety, spiritual effectiveness, and alignment with the church’s mission and ministry goals.
• Establish ministry goals and define success metrics that cultivate spiritual growth and deepen engagement for children and families.
• Regularly evaluate ministry milestones, programs, and events to ensure they are biblically sound, spiritually impactful, and aligned with our vision.
• Develop or identify engaging, age-appropriate Biblical curriculum that teaches God’s Word with excellence and consistency across all Kids Ministry environments, Special Needs programming & Ministry Care.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to promote ministry initiatives and ensure clear, consistent messaging across age groups to equip kids, families, and volunteers.
• Manage and steward the ministry budgets. Monitor spending monthly to ensure alignment with goals and priorities.
• Partner closely with the Student Ministry team to develop a clear strategy for transitioning preteens into student ministry. Support cross-ministry initiatives as needed.

Team Development:

• Design and lead a leadership development strategy that recruits, equips, and empowers volunteers and staff to serve with confidence and clarity.
• Lead a team of direct reports through ongoing coaching, clear expectations, and supportive accountability. Foster a culture where feedback is welcomed, growth is encouraged, and risks can be taken in a safe environment.
• Conduct consistent 1:1 meetings with staff to support their personal development, spiritual health, and professional growth.
• Champion a team culture marked by humility, openness to feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Empower leaders and volunteers to take ownership of daily operations and event planning, freeing you to focus on strategy, vision, and high-level ministry leadership.
• Collaborate with your supervisor to pursue growth opportunities—stretch assignments, trainings, and experiences that sharpen your leadership and deepen your calling to full-time ministry.
• Partner with your leader to identify and pursue personal and professional development opportunities that stretch and strengthen your calling to full-time ministry.

Your Qualifications: Education & Experience

• You are a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of The MET Church (or willing to transfer membership to The MET).
• You agree with and act in accordance with The MET’s Statement of Beliefs.
• Must be actively leading or participating in a discipleship small group.
• You have been called by God into full-time ministry and are actively involved in making disciples who go and make other disciples of Jesus Christ.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required (bachelors or Bible college/seminary a plus).
• Minimum 3-5 years of ministry leadership in a discipleship focused environment or equivalent experience, preferably within Kids ministry.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technology & systems.

Hours and Work Environment:

This is a full-time, salaried position.A typical work schedule is Sunday through Thursday and may include Friday &/or Saturday to meet the needs of various ministry events. As for all staff members, it’s important to maintain a healthy work/life rhythm and schedules may need to adjust from time to time to support this effort.

Light physical activity performing administrative and pastoral work in an indoor office setting. Must also be able to perform a higher level of physical activity in an outdoor setting to support preteen camp or other kids activities.

Although not the primary function of the role, must also be able to handle the physical requirements that often come with working with persons of disabilities. They must be able to help support the weight of an individual who has physical difficulties and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. They must also be able to kneel, sit on the floor, squat, crawl, etc. to help support the physical needs of the individual.