Kids Pastor

Abundant Life is looking for an experienced, dynamic Children’s Pastor capable of leading a ministry of over 1500 kids (weekly) and beyond. Past leadership missteps have hindered ministry growth in recent years. However, a dedicated base of engaged and committed volunteers and a supportive staff leadership team are in place. All that is required is a seasoned leader who can inspire staff leadership, build healthy volunteer-led teams, and cast a compelling vision for a ministry that changes lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee compliance with all children’s policies by maintaining processes and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all children.
• Lead and supervise Lee’s Summit Children’s Ministry staff and volunteer team.
• Lead, Develop, and Recruit Children’s Ministry Volunteer leaders and teams, including class leaders, storytellers, and small group leaders.
• Work with a team to create and distribute elementary curriculum to all Abundant Life campuses.
• Provide pastoral care to children in the areas of salvation, discipleship, and baptism.
• Lead and develop teaching video productions in partnership with all AL campuses and the Communications Department.
• Ensure that all applicable rooms are appropriately equipped and presentable for ministry activities.
• Conduct regular meetings with the Children’s Ministry campus staff at all locations regarding ministry content and short/long-term goals.
• Provide support for Children’s Ministry leadership at all campus locations regarding vision, weekly content, and support material for training volunteers.
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding program updates and individual issues with children.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are established and all elementary personnel are adequately trained.
• Prepare and oversee the Children’s Ministry budget.
• Provide support for family events, such as volunteer appreciation, VBS, etc.
• Practice discretion and confidentiality in the dissemination of information.
• Attend pastor’s dinners and other ministry events as needed.
• Take part in the pastoral rotations of being on-call, making hospital visits, and conducting weddings and funerals to serve the community in any way needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• Self-starter: Has a continued pursuit of excellence without being told what to do.
• Passionate: A hands-on leader who can get into the details with passion and motivation.
• Developer: Believes true success is developing others (staff and volunteers) and empowering them to carry the ministry.
• Ministry Builder: An architect of effective ministry strategy. This leader can envision what the ministry needs to look like and can build what is required.
• Team Player: Has a collaborative approach, seeking to include others and build bridges.
• Teachable: Being a listener and open-minded to learning how things are done differently.