Student Ministries Director - Englewood

BRAVE Church; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

FSA

403b with company match

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BRAVE Church is looking for a Director of Children’s Ministry to provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all BRAVE Church Children’s Ministry programming at the Englewood campus. You will cultivate a Christ-centered environment where children are loved and discipled, while leading teams and systems that support ministry excellence.

The role emphasizes recruiting and developing volunteers, organizing weekly lessons, upholding safety and SOPs, and collaborating with families to grow thriving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Children’s Ministry experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a strong volunteer team for services and events.
• Train and equip volunteers with SOPs for consistency and safety.
• Cast vision and plan for growth in BRAVE Kids Ministry.
• Prepare and manage weekly curriculum and teaching materials.
• Oversee classroom setup and logistics for programs.
• Navigate sensitive conversations with parents and volunteers with care.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Staff development

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary of the position:The Director of Children’s Ministry provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all BRAVE Church Children’s Ministry programming at their assigned campus.This role is responsible for cultivating a Christ-centered environment where children are loved and discipled, while leading, managing, and holding accountable the teams and systems that support ministry excellence. Success in this position requires strong leadership, build and maintain relationships, organizational skills, team development, problem-solving ability, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Build and Lead a Strong Volunteer Team — Recruit, schedule, and support volunteers for Sunday services, mid-week programming, and special events, ensuring adequate coverage and backfilling as needed for absences or fluctuating class sizes.
• Train and Equip Volunteers — Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development for all Kids Ministry volunteers. Create and maintain clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety, and excellence across all classrooms.
• Cast Vision and Plan for Growth — Champion the mission and vision of BRAVE Kids Ministry. Anticipate ministry needs, plan for future growth, and implement strategies that support a thriving, Christ-centered environment for children and families.
• Prepare and Manage Curriculum — Organize weekly lesson plans, distribute teaching materials, and equip classroom leaders with everything needed to deliver engaging, biblically grounded instruction.
• Oversee Classroom Setup and Logistics — Ensure all classrooms are properly prepared with supplies, materials, and resources for Sunday services, mid-week programs, and special events.
• Cultivate Relational Warmth — Maintain an approachable, welcoming, and personable presence that fosters trust, encourages conversation, and supports strong relationships with children, parents, and volunteers.
• 1 Situational Conversations — Ability to navigate sensitive, and difficult conversations with parents and volunteers with discernment and care, addressing concerns promptly and respectfully while upholding the ministry’s values and supporting the well‑being of children, families, and team members.
• Demonstrate Strong Biblical Knowledge — Confidently communicate biblical truths and the gospel to children in age‑appropriate, engaging ways, modeling a vibrant and mature Christian faith.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. Experience and Knowledge Required

• 3+ years of Children’s Ministry experience preferred, with demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams and supporting spiritual formation in children.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and persuasively in both written and verbal formats.
• Proven organizational and leadership abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities, coordinating teams, and maintaining ministry excellence.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and follow‑through in all ministry operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn additional ministry‑related software as needed.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to multitask, adjust plans quickly, and respond effectively to changing ministry needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

IV. Attributes

• Positive attitude
• Heart of a servant
• Fun/enjoyable
• Organizational skills
• Must share the vision of BRAVE to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion

V. Employee possesses and exhibits the following core values in their daily life

• Bold in Faith, Resolute in Identity, Authentic in Relationships, Virtuous in Character, Engaged in Mission
• Love for God & People
• Work Ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church

BRAVE Offers an Exceptional Benefits Package to employees that includes:

• Medical (PPO Plan), Dental, Vision - BRAVE pays 90% of Insurance Premium
• FSA - to help with cost of medical expenses
• 403b - Eligible at 90 days with company match
• Company paid Long-term disability and Life Insurance
• PTO - Full-time employees accrue 4 weeks a year.

For complete information on this job, please see the attached job description.
For more information on BRAVE Church or BRAVE Academy, please visit our websites:

• www.brave.org
• www.braveacademy.org