Special Needs Pastor - North Phoenix

CCV; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CCV is seeking a Special Needs Pastor to collaborate with the Kids/Students Ministry, creating inclusive environments for children, teens, and adults to experience God’s love.

The role leads program oversight across ages, recruits and trains volunteers, ensures safety and compassion, and partners with campus pastors to grow engagement and deliver Christ-centered ministry that serves every family.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for reaching the lost and discipling the next generation.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.
• Actively engaged in CCV’s community through worship, giving, and group participation.
• Models CCV’s values and mission in personal and professional life.
• Competent in leading volunteers with empathy and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and onboard volunteers with a heart for special needs ministry, ensuring safety protocols and background checks.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and spiritual development to volunteers.
• Foster a culture of encouragement, accountability, and excellence among volunteers.
• Build authentic relationships with families through visitation and community engagement.
• Serve as a pastoral resource, offering spiritual guidance and practical tools for navigating life with special needs.
• Lead all aspects of Special Needs Ministry programming across age groups, ensuring inclusive, engaging experiences.
• Design and implement curriculum accommodating diverse learning and sensory needs.
• Partner with Kids and Students Ministries to integrate participants into broader programming.
• Collaborate with Campus Pastor to grow attendance and deepen engagement.
• Plan and execute events such as Night to Shine, Easter, Christmas Eve, and Special Needs Camp.

Skills

Leadership & Influence

Relational Intelligence

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Initiative & Drive

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, child development, or related field

Tools

Rock system

Scheduling tools

Digital communication platforms

Job description

The purpose of the Special Needs Ministry at CCV is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with special needs can grow in their understanding of God’s love. The Special Needs Pastor will collaborate with the Kids/Students Ministry to ensure that children, teens, and adults are included to the greatest extent possible. The Special Needs Pastor will assist the ministry efforts of the Kids Ministry by providing excellence in the implementation, development, and execution of Special Needs services on the campus.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and onboard volunteers with a heart for special needs ministry, ensuring all safety protocols and background checks are completed.

Provide ongoing training, coaching, and spiritual development to equip volunteers for success in inclusive ministry environments.

Foster a culture of encouragement, accountability, and excellence among volunteers through regular communication and appreciation.

Family Engagement & Support

Build authentic relationships with families through one-on-one interactions, school visits, and community engagement.

Serve as a pastoral resource for families, offering spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical tools for navigating life with special needs.

Connect new families to the ministry, helping them feel welcomed, understood, and empowered to participate fully.

Program Oversight & Execution

Lead all aspects of Special Needs Ministry programming across age groups (Kids, Students, Adults), ensuring experiences are inclusive, engaging, and Christ-centered.

Design and implement curriculum and activities that reflect biblical truth while accommodating diverse learning and sensory needs.

Ensure environments are safe, welcoming, and tailored to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.

Strategic Collaboration

Partner with the Kids and Students Ministry teams to integrate special needs participants into broader church programming wherever possible.

Collaborate with the Campus Pastor and other ministry leaders to grow attendance and deepen engagement within the special needs community.

Lead and empower the ministry team to meet goals, steward resources, and drive innovation in inclusive ministry practices.

Plan and execute key events such as Night to Shine, Dad/Daughter Dinner, Volunteer Appreciation, Easter, Christmas Eve services, Exceptional Stars, Special Needs Camp, and Kids Camp.

Ensure events are inclusive, well-organized, and aligned with CCV’s mission to reach and serve all families.

Systems & Administration

Utilize the Rock system to manage attendance, check-ins, volunteer scheduling, and communication effectively.

Monitor ministry metrics and goals, making data-informed decisions to improve programming and outreach.

Maintain clear documentation and communication with staff, volunteers, and families.

Vision & Culture

Uphold and champion the vision and mission of the Special Needs Ministry across all touchpoints.

Inspire and equip volunteers and staff to lead with compassion, excellence, and a heart for inclusion.

Build strong relationships with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to foster unity and shared purpose.

Qualifications

Qualifications

A deep passion for reaching the lost and discipling the next generation.

Demonstrates personal integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.

Actively engaged in CCV’s community through worship, giving, and group participation.

Models CCV’s values and mission in personal and professional life.

Competency

Leadership & Influence: Inspires and mobilizes others toward a shared vision.

Relational Intelligence: Builds trust, communicates effectively, and navigates conflict with grace.

Organizational Skills: Manages time, tasks, and resources with excellence and attention to detail.

Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving ministry environment.

Initiative & Drive: Takes ownership, solves problems, and pursues results with passion.

Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with ministry databases, scheduling tools, and digital communication platforms.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, child development, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience leading volunteers or staff in a church or children’s ministry setting.

Experience with large-scale programming and volunteer coordination is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

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