Director / Pastor of Kids Ministry - Colorado Community Church (Aurora, CO)

Job Description

Job Description

Colorado Community Church (Aurora, CO) – Director / Pastor of Kids Ministry

The Big Picture

Colorado Community Church (coloradocommunity.org) is seeking a full-time Director / Pastor of Kids Ministry.

Requirements

Why Colorado Community Church (CCC)?

We are a multicultural, interdenominational and externally-focused church located in the Denver-metro area. Our calling is to, “Transform our city and beyond by connecting people to Christ, Community and Calling.” We honor the various Christian traditions in the body of Christ and strive to be an externally focused church used by God to spread the gospel of Christ and serve as an agent of peace and unity among the churches in our city. At present we have three weekend service times. Our average weekend attendance is roughly 2,500 (2,200 adults and 200+ children (0-5th grade) and 100 youth). We have a healthy, Christ-honoring work culture which offers excellent benefits, including : 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer-paid contribution (for 40 / hour week employees), paid time off, and an employer-covered cell phone plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY :

The Director / Pastor of Kids Ministry leads the Kids Ministry Department within the Family Life Zone. This position oversees all ministries for children from birth through 5th grade. This person loves kids and has a passion to see children give their hearts and lives to Jesus and grow to be more like Him. This person is a compelling communicator and leader, faithfully working with volunteers to creatively bring the Bible to life with dynamic storytelling, together with a blend of the gifts of drama, worship and other artistic expressions, while providing a safe and nurturing environment for elementary aged kids. This position reports to the Family Life Zone Leader. This is a full-time (40hrs / week), exempt (salaried), department leader level position with benefits.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Department Leadership :
• Provide vision, leadership, and resources for an effective and contagious Christ-centered Kids Ministry in order to accomplish the overall Ministry Plan of Colorado Community Church.
• Develop and execute a Ministry Plan for the Kids Ministry Department.
• Develop a fiscally responsible budget and ensure the ministry operates within its confines.
• Staff & Volunteer Oversigh t :
• Lead, motivate and shepherd the Kids Ministry Department Staff.
• Recruit, train and shepherd volunteers (Teachers, storytellers, musicians, etc. composed of adults, youth and 4th or 5th grade kids) to teach and care for our kids during all our Kids Ministry programming.
• Program Development :
• Plan, coordinate and oversee Kids Ministry programming to include such activities as Weekend “Sunday School”, Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School, Camps, Fall Festivals, 4th & 5th grade ministry, and other special classes and events to connect children and their families to Christ, Community and Calling.
• Choose and oversee the implementation of a Kids Ministry curriculum that is biblically accurate, age appropriate and easy for volunteers to use.
• Equip and resource parents in their roles as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
• Regularly guide and equip families and their children who are interested in Baptism and Communion.
• Additional Responsibilities :
• Provide general care to the kids and families associated with our Kids Ministry.
• Participate in weekend worship services as requested.
• Meetings : Attend all required staff meetings / retreats (ex : Weekly “Devos & Prayer”, Monthly Staff Luncheons, Annual Retreat, etc.)
• Work Schedule :
• Weekends : Must be available to work at least 44 full calendar weekends per year for worship service coverage as well as special services as scheduled (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.). Up to two additional weekends away to “Grow Fruit on Other’s Trees” may be requested for outside ministry purposes (retreat, mission trip, training conference, etc.).
• Wednesdays : Must be available to consistently work Wednesday evenings throughout the school year and during summer programming.
• Office Hours : In coordination with your Zone Leader, establish and maintain regular weekday office hours considering KM programming and other staffing needs to ensure consistent KM presence in the office.
Qualifications :
• Character :
• A Christ honoring life marked by personal holiness, prayer, bible study, spiritual and emotional maturity and increasing dependence on the Holy Spirit (Titus 1 : 6-9, 1 Timothy 3 : 1-7).
• Unquestionable integrity specifically in areas of handling finances, relationships and time management.
• A person who understands and models the Christian principle of servant-leadership. Someone who is eager, flexible and has a teachable spirit.
• Competency :
• College degree (preferably at biblical college) with at least 3 years of full-time ministry experience highly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of childhood development and needs.
• Pastoral gifting; naturally shepherds with strong gifts in leadership and teaching.
• Ability to creatively and clearly communicate biblical truths to children in a manner that is fresh, engaging and relevant.
• Proven experience in team building, envisioning and training people for ministry with a missional attitude and focus.
• Comfortable in interdenominational and multicultural settings.
• Effectively communicates with and relates to people of all ages.
• Willingness to work within a flexible schedule.
• Takes personal initiative in learning.
• Able to learn and effectively use the church database system.
• Solid computer skills with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Convictions :
• In full agreement with Colorado Community’s “Statement of Faith” and wholeheartedly embraces and champions “Who We Are”.
• Supportive of the structure and leadership of Colorado Community Church (i.e. : Christ centered, Board governed, Staff led, Congregation Mobilized).
• Strives for excellence in all work duties and is passionate about seeing others succeed.

Benefits

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions :

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Director / Pastor of Kids Ministry at Colorado Community Church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Director / Pastor of Kids Director at Colorado Community Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the Statement of Faith of Colorado Community Church?

Please send your resume, a teaching link if you have one and the answers to these questions to Jason@no- feepastorsearch.com