Children and Families Pastor

Christian Life Assembly of God

Stroudsburg, PA

Category: Children's Pastor & Children's Ministry

Posted on: March 18, 2021

Job Description:

CLA's Children's Ministries exist to_noemaile alongside families in leading children into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and to provide a loving place for them to grow in that relationship.

As the Pastor of Children, and families, you serve under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor. You are a leader, a minister, and an educator. In this capacity your concern is not only for the salvation and discipleship of the children placed in your charge, but also the growth, both spiritually and intellectually, of the leadership under you. You also serve as a liaison between the Lead Pastor and the Children's Ministries staff.

This ministry targets children birth through 6th grade and their families.

Ministry Responsibilities:
Under your charge are all children Nursery-6th Grade (Life Kids Ministry) and the Families associated with the Church.

I. Direct the Ministry Coordinators under your care in recruiting and training workers, planning, implementation, problem solving and resource procurement.

A. Meet with key leaders every 4-6 weeks for vision casting, exchange of information, trouble shooting, training, and prayer.
B. Each sub-department (nursery, preschool, kids church, and elementary teachers) should have a quarterly meeting with their ministry leader for information and training. These meetings should be led by the individual ministry director under your guidance.
C. At least annually, conduct teacher training or arrange for staff to attend a children's ministry conference. This should be required for all Children's Ministry personnel.
D. Conduct new teacher training as necessary.
E. Pray earnestly for the leadership under you and keep in at least biweekly contact with them for oversight, encouragement, and connection.
F. Continually evaluate the various ministries by visiting classrooms and by talking with the individual ministry leaders, the teachers, the children and the parents.

II. Plan and lead the Children's Services (including Pre and Post Services) classes and the outreach events. The frequency of these events should be determined by you and the Lead Pastor in relation to felt need and current church growth and attendance. The subordinate responsibilities involved in these events should be delegated as much as is reasonable and appropriate.
 

About Christian Life Assembly of God:

Our Church is located in the Pocono mountains in Northeast Pennsylvania. We are rebuilding our children and family ministries and are excited to reach the families in our community. We are a multi-cultural and multi-generational congregation.  

Qualifications:

The person who serves as the Pastor of Children and Family Ministries must have a healthy personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pastor must lead the children and staff involved in Children's Ministry in a spiritually mature manner. The person must have demonstrated a consistent Christian lifestyle for a minimum of 5 years. They should be Spirit filled according to Acts 2:4.

The Pastor of Children and Family Ministries must have demonstrated a sincere love for children and genuine desire to see them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and fulfill the Great Commission.

The Pastor of Children and Family Ministries must be confident and have demonstrated the ability to lead and inspire others toward excellence in ministry. They must have good administrative and organizational skills. They must also demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Children and Families Pastor
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Children's Pastor & Children's Ministry
Salary:
40,000 - 50,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Assembly of God
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Christian Life Assembly of God
Contact Name:
Craig A Johnson
Address1:
2209 West Main Str
Address2:
City:
Stroudsburg
State or Province:
PA
ZIP Code:
18360
Country:
United States
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