Children’s Pastors

Ministry vision
When kids arrive at RidgeNaz, they will immediately feel welcomed and will anticipate a great experience in a space that has been created just for them.  Every child will form significant relational connections with leaders and volunteers.  Through an age-appropriate mix of learning, entertainment and active play, they will encounter the Jesus who loves them and wants to lead them for the rest of their lives.  Their parents will feel empowered and equipped to engage their kids’ growing faith at home.  Families in the community and surrounding cities will see Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene as the community of faith where every member of their family can pursue a growing relationship with God.

Learn more about RidgeKids here: https://ridgenaz.org/kids

Key Programs & Responsibilities
In order to fulfill this vision, the Children’s Pastor will lead the following programs for preschool and elementary-aged kids:

• Events to reach families in the community and connect them to the church
• Weekly RidgeKids & RidgeKids JR during weekend worship services
• Weekly equipping materials for parents
• Next Level Discipleship for spiritual growth and leadership development
• Family small groups

In order to execute these programs, the Children’s Pastor will be responsible for:

• Supervising other employees, which may include assistants, RidgeKids coordinators for other campuses, and interns
• Strategic planning, curriculum development, and evaluation of ministry to kids and families
• Maintaining three lists of people for whom this position gives primary care:  ministry leaders & volunteers, regular ministry participants, and potential volunteers and participants.
• Recruiting, training and supervising volunteers within this area of ministry.
• Establishing relationships of trust and influence with children and parents.
• Administrating the ministry, including background checks, attendance, information gathering for the church database, and communication.
• Giving pastoral care (both pro-active and reactive) to children, parents, and church members and attenders.
• Attending weekly staff meeting and working with the staff, especially the Youth Pastor, to fulfill the vision & ministry of the church.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Work Experience Requirements

• The qualified applicant will have experience in the teaching and care of elementary-aged children.
• Full or part-time experience within a church, preferably a Church of the Nazarene.

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or related field is desired, but not required.  If no degree, a qualified applicant should have significant work experience that demonstrates competency and effectiveness.