MINISTRY PURPOSE: This position is responsible for casting vision, leading, and directing the Kids' Ministry (K-5th) in making disciples and equipping leaders while keeping with Turning Point Community Church's mission of "Changed Lives. Period." The Family and Kids' Pastor should be an experienced, energetic, attractional leader who is passionate about helping children and families know Jesus and can gather, inspire, and equip volunteers to do the same.
MINISTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Character:
A mature follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates a passionate call to kids' ministry.
Demonstrate a lifestyle and family life that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of Jesus Christ. Consistently meets and strives to maintain the leadership character qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 "...above reproach, sober minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach...filled with gentleness."
Possess an inspirational and influential personality who champions the gospel with boldness and creativity.
Advance TPCC's culture of grace seeking unity in the essentials, charity in the nonessentials, and exalting Christ in all things.

Competency – Skills:
Demonstrate empathy and genuine care for others, ensuring that both customers and team members feel valued and supported.

Approach each interaction families with patience, attentiveness, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Demonstrate and articulates a thorough working knowledge of the Bible with an emphasis of communicating the Word of God with creativity and accuracy to children, volunteers, and parents.

Exceptional degree of discernment, judgment, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

Possess extensive personal and professional experience engaging children (birth through grade 5) in ministry.

Display giftedness in key areas of shepherding and leadership utilizing one's spiritual gifts to understand the SHAPE profile, personality, strengths, and weaknesses of others (i.e.: SHAPE=Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experience.)

Demonstrate experience in recruiting, empowering, administering, and leading effective ministry teams.

Take initiative in tasks and building relationships in order to develop and deploy ministry leaders into ministry opportunities.

Advance attractional and missional emphases for KM within the context of building relationships.

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Navigate professionally and compassionately between the goals of KM and the concerns of individual parents.
Chemistry – Relational Abilities:
Appreciate the God-given personalities and spiritual giftedness of others, exercising both a spirit of discernment and deference.
Possess an engaging, energetic, and enthusiastic personality that attracts and builds connections with children, parents, and volunteers.
Chemistry – Relational Abilities: (cont'd)
Understand the unique discipleship and logistical needs of a growing church community.

Resolve relational and professional conflicts quickly extending and receiving forgiveness.

Willingness to take calculated and faithful risks for Kingdom advancement, learn from experience, and apply this information into action.
Job Responsibilities:
Visionary Leader who casts and communicates vision for a strong and vibrant Kids' Ministry that results in transforming generations one little life at a time:

Lead large group worship by being the primary communicator during Sunday Mornings, midweek, and events.

Shepherd, care for and pastor all Kids' Ministry staff and volunteers.

Spiritually lead all programming by ensuring that volunteer leaders present scripturally accurate teaching with a primary focus on each child's personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Serve as quality control for all Kids' Ministry programming and environments

Oversee, review, and evaluate curriculum and lessons regularly to ensure materials presented are in line with advancing, the mission, strategy, vision, and values of TPCC.

Strategically integrate Kids' Ministry into the overall mission and vision of the church.

Participate in the planning, programming, and implementation of church-wide initiatives.

Recruit, train, encourage and position KM staff and volunteers to advance a culture of service throughout Turning Point Community Church:

Take lead on recruiting and training for all KM volunteers.