Position Description

The Children’s Pastor will collaborate in providing spiritual and organizational leadership for all aspects of The Campus Church ministry to children (infant through grade 5).

Ministry Focus: The Children’s Pastor will assist in developing programing and ministry to children and parents appropriate to the overall vision of The Campus Church.  The Children’s Pastor will also partner with the youth ministries to foster a culture of continuity between the various family ministries. This includes supporting ministry transitions from GR 5 to Jr High Youth Ministry, as well as providing discipleship opportunities by incorporating youth volunteers within the Children’s ministry.

The Children’s Pastor will collaborate with our other Children’s Pastors and Pastoral staff in church-wide ministry opportunities from time to time for the sake of growing connections with the greater church and community. The role requires a high capacity for building and developing teams, vision casting, and managing multiple programs and tasks simultaneously.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Sunday morning Kids ROCK Program and mid-week programs:

• Collaborate in overall leadership of Children’s ministry which includes volunteer teams, children and parents.
• Assist with recruitment, screening, and training volunteer teams.
• Assist with children’s ministry communication (phone calls, email, newsletter).
• Participate in scheduling and volunteer team management.
• Collaborate in teaching and facilitating programming.

Discipleship and Administration:

• Collaborate in the development of discipleship strategy for children that presents the gospel clearly and encourages spiritual growth.
• Collaborate in developing yearly themes, curriculum, and ministry goals.
• Maintain and help develop Children’s ministry policies and procedures ensuring Plan to Protect practices are being observed.
• Collaborate in administrating Children’s ministry budget as approved by the board.
• Distribute resources and ministry materials as required.
• Participate in maintaining kid spaces and equipment at all Campus Church sites.
• Ensure classrooms are well equipped and organized.

Family and Special Outreach Events:

• Collaborate with core ministry leaders to develop regular, special family events.
• Participate in developing opportunities to incorporate Children’s ministry into corporate special events such as Christmas and Easter.

Community Care:

• Participate in welcoming and connecting with new families who visit our church.
• Diligently build caring relationships with children.
• Commit to pray for the children at The Campus Church.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Day Camp:

• Support and promote summer camp initiatives.
• Participate in developing Day Camp programming and staff as required.
• Provide leadership and participation in Day Camp as required.
• Participate in Day Camp staffing initiatives including interviews as required.
• Participate in follow up initiatives with families to encourage connection and further ministry.  

As appropriate and able, be a visible, supportive, participating presence in all major church functions.

Provide one-to-one ministry as appropriate.

Participate in weekly staff meetings and training activities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in theological studies preferred but not required.
• Proven experience in Children’s Ministry.
• Give evidence of a maturing Christian life, including the manifestation of Christ like character, a servant heart, a shepherd’s heart, the exercise of personal spiritual disciplines, and a commitment to serving Christ in His Kingdom.
• Possess a passionate heart for Christ and family ministry.
• Maintain a healthy personal, marital, family, and social life.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well with adults, children and youth alike.
• A team player, respecting and supporting fellow staff/colleagues, the leadership of the church, volunteers, and the Board of Elders.
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrate innovative leadership.
• Strong communication, coaching and organization skills.
• Support the Constitution and Statement of Faith of The Campus Church.
• Be or become a member of The Campus Church.
• Participate in the AGC credentialing process to obtain ministry accreditation within the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada. Please see www.agcofcanada.com for more information.

Inclusions in resume:

• Your current, active life with Christ.
• Describe your strengths and opportunities for growth.
• Include your approach to discipleship for children.

Submit your cover letter and resume to info@the-campus.ca

Note: Only successful candidates from the first step of the application process will be contacted for the next step. References will be requested for candidates proceeding to the next step.