In an effort to assist churches and ministers, the Assemblies of God Children's Ministry office provides this service to churches that are currently looking for a children's minister to fill an available position. The lists are updated regularly to reflect additions, deletions or changes submitted. Inclusion on the list of positions does not imply endorsement by the Assemblies of God Children’s Ministry office nor can we personally recommend any individual nor make contact with them on your behalf. The General Council of the Assemblies of God is not responsible for the accuracy of the content listed in the job postings below.
Children's Pastors
The AG Children’s Ministries office has been contacted by the churches listed below regarding open positions they currently have. Prospective staff members may contact any of these churches by using the link provided to email the contact person or by the church website link.
Pastors and Church Administrators
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Part-Time Kids Pastor Logistics: Reports to ....….Lead Pastor Type of Position ..........Part-Time Education…….Ministry Experience Required Purpose: Our team operates as one unit moving towards the vision that God has for our church. Although each position may have different roles and areas of oversight, together we make people and places new. One Sentence Description: Lead the New Kids ministry by embodying vision, equipping leaders and partnering with parents to disciple children and pursue health. Top Objectives: 1. Be an active part of leading NCC to make 1,000 disciples across 3 campuses. 2. Lead and resource the New Kids Leadership Team 3. Resource parents and families to make disciples Primary Responsibilities: · My #1 responsibility is to grow as a disciple of Jesus. As I do, I will have a life worth reproducing and be actively making disciples. · Move the vision of the New Kids ministry forward including team culture & expansion · Oversee the New Kids LT in ministry (scheduling, service order & excellence, etc.) · Plan and execute family events, camps and initiatives as needed · Resource families with materials, resources, and tools for discipleship · Continually recruit, equip, and train New Kids team members to help them accomplish the work of ministry and grow in their gifts · Oversee the Paid Childcare Workers at NCC · Manage the child dedication process
Posted: 11/16/2020
Bellerose Assembly of God/Next City Church Bellerose, NY
The Children’s Pastor will provide direction and oversight for the Kids Ministry at Bellerose AG / Next City Church (infant – 6th grade). Specifically, this position will lead and manage children’s programming for two services on Sunday mornings, summer activities, including VBS, and community outreach throughout the year. Success in this role will be determined by: - The development of an effective ministry to children that leads to church growth. - Children being saved, spirit-filled, and discipled through ministry endeavors. - Expansion of ministry programming. - Increased outreach programming. - A 'buzz' in the church about the Children's Ministry. - Development of ministry infrastructures that support growth. - A growing and rooted volunteer base.
Contact Person: Pastor Pat Hilkey
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Phone #: 716-688-4941 Visit Website
We are looking for a full-time children's pastor in the Buffalo area. The job includes overseeing Sunday morning Kids Church, Royal Rangers and Impact Girls. We are looking for a creative individual to run a summer kids camp and other aspects of Children's Ministry.
Contact Person: Pastor Chad
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Phone #: 904-724-7466 Visit Website
We are looking to hire a full time Family Life Pastor who will oversee student ministry from 0-18 on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Candidates should expect to place a primary emphasis on children's ministry and a secondary emphasis on youth ministry. Destination Church is a thriving and growing church in the heart of Jacksonville. We currently average 325 in attendance (when not dealing with a pandemic). Ministry takes place in an urban, multi-cultural, multi-generational environment. We are relational, casual, and contemporary. Destination Kids ministry consists of 60-80 kids each week. Approximately 25 volunteers work on a monthly rotation (mostly in nursery and preschool). Destination Youth ministries reaches 30-50 students on Wednesday nights and has approximately 10 volunteer leaders. A detailed church/job description will be sent after we have received a resume. Please send resumes to Pastor Chad Burgbacher by email at DestinationAGjax@gmail.com. Destination Church 88 Arlington Rd. N. Jacksonville, Florida 32211 www.destinationjacksonville.comwww.facebook.com/destinationjacksonville
We are searching for a full-time Kids Ministry Pastor to join our NextGen Ministry team. NextGen includes Kids Ministry, Middle School, High School, and Young Adults. The Kids Ministry Pastor would directly oversee two Kids Ministry Directors and over 200 volunteers. Our Kids Ministry program currently consists of Nursery, Preschool, Early Elementary (K-1st grade), and Elementary (2nd-4th grade). We also produce weekly online content for Kids and host online small groups. Kids Ministry services take place during all weekend services: Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 9:30 & 11:30am. Worship, teaching of the Word, and small group ministry are vital parts of ministry to kids. We want someone to join our team who has had previous experience in Kids Ministry and is ready for a greater challenge in a more complex organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to grow a Kids Ministry significantly, supervise others effectively, and train and develop interns and volunteer leaders. Our new Kids Ministry Pastor should have an evident passion for serving God, a vibrant personality, and absolutely love spending time with kids! Kids Ministry supports both the English and Spanish congregations and is conducted in English. A candidate who is bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
We are a SMALL church in Leavenworth, KS. We are looking for a part-time children's leader. Would be in charge of birth through 5th grades, Sundays and Wednesdays. Position is paid but it's a minimal salary. Looking for someone who is willing to work hard to grow this ministry. God bless!
Children's Pastor: Responsible to develop and implement a creative, comprehensive program of care, evangelism, spiritual formation and service opportunities for preschool and elementary grade children. Must be engaged on recruiting, training, motivating, equipping and development of leaders and volunteers in the ministry. The ideal candidate has significant experience ministering to children and parents. The position requires the ability to lead/shepherd department staff and volunteers in alignment with the church's vision and core values. Must possess strong administrative, spiritual maturity and people skills. Be available to preach and teach the Bible in any services. Call us for more information.
Bethlehem Assembly of God in Valley Stream, NY is a multi-ethnic, dynamic and healthy church that disciples people & empowers leaders to impact multiple communites. We reach people with the Gospel and equip them to be fully devoted followers of Christ. We are looking for our next Children’s Pastor to oversee ministry for toddlers – 5th grade. Details on the posting are available here: https://www.churchstaffing.com/job/244218/childrens-pastor/bethlehem-assembly-of-god/
Contact Person: Karla Temple
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Phone #: 502-459-1595 Visit Website
Director of Children's Ministry at St. Paul United Methodist Church St. Paul United Methodist, a large congregation located in the heart of the Highlands in Louisville, Kentucky, is hiring a full-time Director of Children’s Ministry. St. Paul is a vibrant, diverse, and active community of believers dedicated to being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. The ideal candidate would love children and be energized by sharing God’s love with them. The candidate would be passionate about engaging families in ministry and finding ways to reach current and new families through our Children’s Ministry, in order to facilitate spiritual growth. This job reports to the Senior Pastor. St. Paul has a benefits package that includes generous vacation time and flexibility. A full job description for this position is available upon request. We look forward to hearing from interested candidates and getting to know you better. (A community of engaged parents and volunteers awaits you!) Please submit your resume to Karla Temple at St. Paul United Methodist Church Address: 2000 Douglass Blvd, Louisville, KY 40205.
Contact Person: Stephen Thee
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Phone #: 413-426-5664 Visit Website
If you love kids and families and want to lead them to Jesus, are motivated to help propel the church toward its mission, want to work in the context of a team, and are willing to think outside the box to help us reach our community for Christ and revitalize our kids ministry then we are looking for you! Bethany Assembly of God is a historic church with a big legacy that is looking toward the future with new leadership and vision. We're looking for a full time Kids Pastor to oversee all aspects of our kids ministry and to help bring new vision and energy to our children's programs and outreach. We're looking for a team player who loves collaboration and is hungry to grow. If that's you, then you should contact me. A degree in Children's Ministry or a comparable biblical education is preferred. Previous experience with kids ministry can't hurt!
We're seeking a highly effective Student Ministries Pastor for our High School, Middle School, & Elementary age students. Full time or part-time will be considered. We offer a salary with benefits. Leadership and administrative gifts are valued and worship-leading ability is a plus. Please include a recent photograph with your resume. Access to a ministry plan, video files, or additional media will be helpful. Austin Bluffs Church is multi-generational and in a great location in Colorado Springs, CO. We are a mid-sized Assemblies of God fellowship with a non-denominational feel. Please email us at info@abcchurch.com.
We are looking for a Kids Pastor to come whose heart is motivated for Kids and families. We are looking for a team builder and initiator. Someone who can thrive in diversity and is willing to be a team player for the building of God’s Church.
Job Type: Full-Time Job Description: Christian Faith Center is a multi-campus and multi-ethnic church located in one of America’s fastest growing areas, the Boise, Idaho area. We are a church with a compelling vision for reaching the lost and building God’s people. We are looking for a high-capacity leader to join our team as the Kids Pastor. An individual who is a self-starter, highly motivated, and high-energy with a passion for reaching this generation of kids and developing a spiritual hunger in them for God! See the job description below. Summary of the position: To provide leadership, vision, and direction that creates a life-giving atmosphere of vibrant and enticing discipleship and evangelism for the children, parents, and children’s ministry team of CFC. The Kid’s Pastor will manage the church-wide direction of CFC Kids across all campuses. This oversight includes direct responsibility for CFC Kids, CFC Early Childhood, the staff over these departments at each campus, and the development of kids and family small groups in our Connect Groups model. More details of this position can be found here: https://www.churchstaffing.com/job/244606/kids-pastor/christian-faith-center/ To apply, please submit a cover letter with a resume that includes a recent photo and your applicable social media handles at ksears@experiencecfc.com
Contact Person: Jeremy Songer
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Phone #: 4234010424 Visit Website
We are searching for a volunteer kids pastor for a growing church plant in Chattanooga, TN. The person needs to have high character and energy. We are a loving and fun church!
Contact Person: Eric McDonald
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Phone #: 770-985-9044 Visit Website
POSITION TITLE: Elementary Ministry Director POSITION PURPOSE: The Elementary Ministry Director should be a mature believer in Christ that is excited to serve God and demonstrates the heart of a servant. The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and oversight for the elementary age ministry (1st-5th) of Evangel Community Church. This individual will be expected to have the ability to lead, equip, and encourage teams of volunteers to minister well to these Evangel children and their families. Click here for the full job description: https://tinyurl.com/eccemd2020
Contact Person: David Betzer
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Phone #: 3059454770 Visit Website
Children’s Ministry Visionary!!! Are you ready to rethink the possibilities of Children’s Ministry? Can you equip Prayer Warriors? Can you develop a love for Jesus and the Word of God in Children? Do you believe that the gifts of the Spirit and empowerment can flow through children? Are able to consider all the possibilities that modern technology can bring to the table? Are you willing to join a team that is rebuilding a work that has been in Miami for over 100 years...and is still functioning in the midst of Covid...but will be relaunching with a new identity in the year ahead? Are you ready to be on the ground floor? If so, give me a call... we’re looking for you! Rev. David Betzer
Contact Person: Dion Daniels
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Phone #: 941-749-0288 Visit Website
We’re looking for a Pastor to lead our church’s efforts to minister to children in our church and the broader community. The ideal candidate has significant experience ministering to children and parents, as well as experience managing volunteers. This role requires a person who relates well with people of different ages and backgrounds. RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee all programming for children throughout the church. • Establish and maintain a security system that protects children in our church’s care. • Plan and oversee special events related to children and families, including Vacation Bible School, fall festivals, etc. • In consultation with other church leaders, define a vision for the children’s ministry that contributes to the church’s overall vision. Develop a ministry plan to achieve that vision. • Recruit, develop, and deploy children’s ministry volunteers. • Regularly report to the church’s leadership about the accomplishments of the children’s ministry. • Maintain the integrity of the children’s Bible teaching time by ensuring the instruction is consistent with the doctrinal convictions of the church. • Manage all children’s ministry staff that work with children from infancy through fifth grade. • Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for children to participate in. • Be available to preach and teach the Bible in adult worship service when asked.
Contact Person: Pastor Steve Liebsack
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Phone #: 712-246-4262 Visit Website
We are a growing church in Southwest Iowa looking to partner with someone who is passionate about God and leading Children to Jesus. While the financial compensation will be part-time based, we are able to offer a parsonage with utilities paid. We are a contemporary church looking for a like hearted passionate person to lead with us as we reach our community and the world for Christ.
Victory Life Church, a vibrant, healthy church in Western Colorado that is part of the Assemblies of God, is seeking a NEXTGEN Pastor, who will oversee birth through High School. The NextGen Pastor will also help in the hiring of an Associate Kids Pastor and Associate Youth Pastor. We have a clean slate to work with! VLC’s average attendance was over 900, pre-COVID, and is currently running about 450 in-person with a strong online attendance post-COVID. Our pre-COVID Kids Ministry attendance was 175 and we are averaging 125 Kids post-COVID. VLC’s Youth ministry is currently running between 80-100 Middle School and High School students on Wednesday nights. Applicants should have at least 3-5 years ministry experience, be a college graduate and MUST be credentialed with the Assemblies of God. Salary will be commiserate with experience. Please read job description below. Applicants can email resume and other materials to Lead Pastor Josh Cook at jcook@victorylifepeople.church. Videos of you in action are also highly recommended! Working Job Description Organize, supervise and work with volunteers on all activities related to Children (Infants – 5th Grade) of Victory Life Church, including but not limited to: 3 Sunday Morning Kids Church services (K-5th) Infant and Toddler Ministry on Sunday morning Wednesday night service/Activities as well as oversee Student Ministries on Wednesday nights. Please contact Pastor Josh Cook for a more detailed Job Description at jcook@victorylifepeople.church
Contact Person: Pastor Jim Settle
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Phone #: 3087607355 Visit Website
Half-time position leading a thriving kids ministry averaging 20-40 weekly, with a great volunteer team, and a JBQ program In scenic western Nebraska. Our community of 10K is a great place to live & raise a family. Calvary is a warm, kid friendly family. Cost of living is very economical here. We are looking for someone passionate about Jesus and passionate about Equipping His kids! First PRAY, then contact me for more details! Pastor Jim
Contact Person: Matt Baumgartner
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Phone #: 307-703-0142 Visit Website
Part time position at a growing church in a college town (home of University of Wyoming). Open to college students, young people and first time kids pastors. Tons of potential. Minimal experience necessary. Willing to train and mentor the right person. Must be a team player and able to work together with staff team. Must be able to recruit and work with a kids ministry team.
We are an urban church plant that just turned 19 years old! We have two locations that are city-centric and city-focused. We are looking for a children's pastor who is fired up about reaching the lost, building healthy marriages and families in our unique context. We provide housing, life insurance, retirement, and compensation commensurate on experience. We are looking for someone to be full-time, but willing to figure out part-time bivocational ministry for the right candidate. If you get excited about creative ways to bring those who are far from God close to Him, or if helping build healthy families is wicked exciting for you, we would love to connect!
Full time Children's Pastor for a multi-site church in the Seattle area. This person would lead Children's at our Central Campus and provide oversight and direction for Children's Ministry another campuses. Please email Stephani.m@ourventure.church for more details.
Contact Person: Jason Beaver
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Phone #: 763.545.5659 Visit Website
The Director of Children’s Ministry provides vision, strategy and leadership for the children of Calvary (birth-5th grade) and their families, consistent with Calvary's Vision and Values. This role will include designing and implementing creative ministry environments, biblical teaching, equipping and empowering leaders, and supporting families. The Children’s Ministry Director will be high-energy, enthusiastic and passionate about developing leaders. General Expectations: Live out Calvary’s mission, vision and values, applying them in your personal and professional life. Be a great teammate; encouraging, praying for and building up co-workers, volunteers, congregants and guests. Be intentional about one’s spiritual growth and development. Key Responsibilities: Create a warm and inviting environment for kids Identify, train, and coach leaders who love kids Develop engaging, multisensory Bible-learning experiences and curriculum Execute and evaluate family outreach events Build and maintain a strong online presence for kids and families Organize and execute an exceptional VBS experience Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: A growing Christ-centered faith Strong relational skills between kids and adults Ability to work creatively with a team Minimum 4-year degree (family ministry emphasis preferred) Children’s ministry experience that is evident by growth of both leaders and children Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Children’s Ministry Director is responsible for developing curriculum and activities for preschool and elementary-aged children of the church. This includes administration, teaching, communication, volunteer coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration. This has the possibility of being combined with other Life360 Community Services positions with additional compensation. The right candidate may also be offered a full-time position in the fall with a salary starting at approximately $30,000. Essential Job Functions 1. Support the Pastoral Team in accomplishing the church’s mission through decision making, planning, and overall direction of children’s department and its volunteers and related staff. 2. Develop the ministries to our preschool and elementary-aged children, train volunteers and teachers, and help execute regular service involvement by children who attend the church. 3. Cooperate and collaborate with the Life360 Community Services (LCS) Youth Development Specialist. This is a part-time position with the opportunity for an expanded role to full time. This position is subject to the policies and procedures listed in the Life360 Employee Handbook and remaining in good standing with Life360 Church. The employee is expected to serve up to 15 hours per week on ministry development and implementation and other assigned tasks (including service times).
Posted: 6/2/2020
Full Life Church Sidney, NY
Rob Perkins
Phone #: 607-563-8247
Full Life Church
Sidney, NY
Contact Person: Rob Perkins
Email:
Phone #: 607-563-8247 Visit Website
Full LIFE Church is an AG church that currently has approximately 75 people attending Sunday morning worship. Full LIFE Church is looking for a dynamic, passionate, fun-loving Family Pastor to head up our Family ministry from birth through 12th grade. This is a full-time position. The Family Pastor provides direction and oversight for the entire KidLIFE Ministry at Full LIFE Church as well as FullLIFE Student Ministries. Full LIFE church currently has attending 15 kids and 5 youth on Sunday morning service and Mid-week ministry. Worship leading and musical ability would be a great plus. We understand we are a smaller congregation however we have a vision to grow. The church leadership believe strongly in the ministry to children and youth. We ourselves are former childrens’ pastors that see the urgency to share the Gospel to children and youth while they are developing their foundation of life that they will keep for the rest of their lives. Our church is in an area of upstate New York that attracts people from at least 3 different counties and has an area population of close to 20,000 people. We are looking for pastors who have a desire to grow this ministry from the ground up and are willing to pray hard and work even harder. For more information about our church check us out on Facebook @FullLIFEChurchAG and our Kid Life Page @KidLifeChildrenMinsitry. Salary for this position begins at $35,000 a year combined with the desire to take care of those ministering with us.
Contact Person: John McLennan
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Phone #: 3195946741 Visit Website
Great Opportunity Available: Early Childhood Ministry Pastor/Director position available in Lakeland Florida overseeing ministry to birth-prek5 years. Victory Church is a 5500 member Assemblies of God church with a healthy and influential history. If you are interested in more details please email John at jmclennan@victorylakeland.org. Full time full benefits on the kids ministry team. (Also 30 minutes from Disney World 😎) PURPOSE To create and lead a ministry that gives young children (0-5 years old) an opportunity to learn about Jesus and His great love for them in a fun and safe environment. The Early Childhood (EC) Pastor/Director will accomplish this by building strong volunteer teams, providing excellence in programming and resources, and regularly engaging in positive communications with parents. FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE EMAIL JOHN @ jmclennan@victorylakeland.org
Located in a suburban area of Tampa, Florida, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church (http://lmumc.org/) is a well-established, conservative, United Methodist congregation. Lake Magdalene proclaims this vision: Experience God. Find Community. Grow Together. The church is seeking a full-time Director of Children’s Ministries that will provide dynamic leadership to all programs for children birth through fifth grade and collaborate with ministry teams to provide faith formation opportunities for families. Lake Magdalene is looking for a candidate who: - Has a growing Christian faith and traditional theology - Has experience recruiting, equipping, and developing volunteer teams - Has strong communication and organizational skills and is a team player - Has the ability to create an environment that facilitates children’s growth in faith - Has the ability to collaborate with relevant staff, volunteers, and ministry teams to provide faith formation opportunities for families Qualifications for this position include strong relational, communication, and organizational skills and an excitement for presenting Jesus to children and their families. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field is preferred. Candidates should also have a minimum of three years in leading a children’s ministry. Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be sent to Pastor Brent Byerman (bbyerman@lmumc.org).
Contact Person: Dan Holden
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Phone #: 307-682-3308 Visit Website
Needing a full-time Children's Pastor. Need to administrate all children's ministries. Children's church, Girls ministries, Royal Rangers, JBQ, BGMC, VBS. Recruit and train adult volunteers. Organize and oversee fund-raisers. Please send your resume and a picture to the above email. Thank you and blessings
We are in search of a full-time Children's Pastor. This person will be responsible for creating a team-based ministry that is able to facilitate inspiring, life giving Christ centered environments where kids grow in their relationship with the Lord. The ministry will also build relationships with parents and come alongside them in helping them be the primary spiritual leader in their child’s life. Our desire is to see families thrive in all aspects of life. As a church that is committed to the next generation, we strive to build energetic, inspiring and engaging environments for every child. The right candidate will have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, be passionate about team leadership, be an extrovert, and someone who can engage in meaningful conversations with parents. Presently we have 100 kids each weekend from nursery through 5th grade. We are building a vibrant kid's ministry and need the right team leader to take us to the next level. We’re looking for a Kids Pastor who feels “called” to reach kids. We’re looking for someone who’s in it for the long-haul and who we can partner with for years to come. We’re not interested in someone looking for a church job, or looking to use this as a stepping stone to another position up the proverbial ladder. If this position sounds like something you’d be interested in please send us your resume and let's begin the conversation.
We're a new church currently leasing a space in a Christian School in Clear lake Texas. We are right outside of South Houston on I-45. We are looking for a part time Kid's Pastor. Although we would prefer someone already close they do not have to be. Must be a Spirit filled believer. Any experience would be great, but would consider someone starting out. Our church is growing with young families and this will be a great area of ministry as part of our team! We can discuss the details and salary. Please check us out through our website and fb page. God bless.
Job Description: Harvest Ridge is a multi generational church just a few miles west of the Cleveland airport. North Ridgeville is one of the fastest growing communities in Ohio and is a great place to raise a family. The mission statement of the church reveals our passion for the next generation: "Harvest Ridge exists to introduce the life changing power of Jesus to current and coming generations." The full time Children's Pastor will be a part of a multi staff team that works together to minister to our church and community. Direct responsibility will be given to oversight of all ministries impacting birth to 5th grade, including Catalyst Kids (Nursery, Preschool, K&1, 2-5), Wednesday ministries (Nursery, Royal Rangers & Girls Ministry) and Outreaches (HarvestPalooza, Easter Outreach, VBS, etc…). Duties will include staff & volunteer management, curriculum development and security. Benefits & competitive salary provided.
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