Children’s Pastor

Children’s Pastor – Regency Park Nazarene Church

POSITION PROFILE:
Regency Park Church is seeking a high-level, high-capacity, hungry-to-learn leader who can work both independently and collaboratively as the Children’s Ministry Pastor. This position will oversee all aspects of ministry from birth to 6th grade.

WE’LL CONNECT QUICKLY IF YOU…

• Love to build, create and are a results-oriented achiever
• Passionately lead the local church toward community, discipleship and an outward focus
• Naturally connect with others and they’re drawn to you
• Enjoy building sustainable pathways for continued ministry effectiveness

YOU’LL THRIVE WITH US IF YOU…

• Value leadership coaching that is fast-paced, forward-thinking and strategic
• Challenge the status quo and always seek out ways to get better
• Love being part of a team with big dreams and a belief in a bigger God
• Are committed for a minimum of 3 years.

SKILL SET:

• Must possess effective discipleship, leadership, administrative and equipping skills
• Demonstrates a passion for people
• Experienced and gifted communicator
• Ability to manage a high-functioning team of volunteer leaders
• Operate effectively in a high paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To oversee the Children’s Ministry at Regency Park Church.
• To develop Sunday morning programming to reach each child on their level.
• Evangelism – Share the love of Jesus with the children of our church and community.
• Growth – a goal to see every child actively growing in their faith.
• To oversee the Children’s Ministry Team, volunteers and interns.
• To enlist, train, resource and encourage adult leadership to lead Sunday morning, Discipleship Groups, children’s outreach events, serve as camp and retreat counselors, and partner with parents.
• To encourage and motivate the children in a growing commitment and connection to the body of Christ and an expanding contribution to the mission of Christ. We are a multi-generational church that wants to impact our world!
• To help parents be involved in the spiritual formation of their child’s life.
• To make decisions on the most effective programs to impact our children.
• To annually develop and oversee the Children’s Ministry budget so it effectively and wisely utilizes church resources and maximizes ministry opportunity

EDUCATION:

The right candidate will have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Preference is given to a pastoral or other ministry-related degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Our hope is to hire a Children’s Pastor with at least 5 years of ministry leadership experience but are open to individuals with other leadership experience.

Salary: TBD

To Apply: If you sense that you may be the right individual for this position, please send an email directly to keith@regencypark.org and include:

• Cover letter
• Resume with photo of you and your family (if applicable)
• Links to 2-3 videos of you teaching
• Ministry Philosophy
• Statement of Faith including core beliefs
• Optional but helpful: Strength Finders, Disc Test Results, Enneagram, or other personality profiles.