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Emergence Church

Director of eKids

Totowa,
New Jersey
The Director of eKids will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for a growing children’s ministry serving approximately 500 kids each weekend. This leader will build on a strong, well-organized foundation to create a more dynamic, engaging, and spiritually impactful experience for children and families. They will lead and develop staff and volunteers, strengthen systems, and champion a culture where kids experience their favorite hour of the week. This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale a thriving ministry during a season of significant growth and momentum.

Why We Love This Opportunity

This is one of those rare roles where you’re not walking into a mess, you’re stepping into a healthy, growing ministry with real momentum. The foundation is strong, the team is solid, and the opportunity to elevate the experience and impact is massive. If you’ve ever wanted to build something great without starting from scratch, this is it.

A great match for this position would be:

  • Driven and visionary leader who thrives in a growing, fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about reaching kids and families with the Gospel
  • Strong leader who can build, develop, and empower teams
  • Able to cast vision and create a compelling ministry culture
  • Highly organized and systems-minded
  • Motivated to improve and elevate, not just maintain
  • Committed to making kids ministry the best hour of a child’s week
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
  • Gritty and resilient with a strong sense of ownership
  • Excited to build on a healthy foundation and take the ministry to the next level

About This Organization

Emergence Church is a fast-growing, gospel-centered church located in North Jersey with campuses in Totowa and Ringwood. Planted about 14 years ago, the church has experienced consistent growth driven largely by conversion and a strong “come and see” culture that resonates with people in the community.

Today, Emergence averages over 2,500 in weekend attendance, with a thriving kids ministry serving around 500 children across both campuses. After previously operating multiple portable campuses, the church has streamlined to two permanent locations to strengthen focus and long-term sustainability.

The church is currently in a season of significant momentum, including a new 1,200-seat auditorium and a brand-new kids ministry wing. Emergence is known for being welcoming, accessible, and authentic, with a clear mission to make disciples who make disciples. Located just outside New York City, the area offers a dynamic environment for families and young professionals alike.

Location

Located just outside New York City, the Totowa and Ringwood area offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and urban access. It’s an active, family-friendly region with strong schools, diverse communities, and endless opportunities for recreation, dining, and culture. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, lakes, and parks while also having quick access to everything NYC offers. It’s an ideal place to raise a family while staying connected to one of the most influential cities in the world.

 

“It’s got everything a half hour away from me. I can canoe on a Saturday, go to the beach on Sunday, go to the city on Monday, and Tuesday… BAM… taco Tuesday. Wednesday I can watch Star Wars. Thursday, don’t worry about it. We have the best Italian restaurants, bar none, and Friday, Taylor ham, egg and cheese. So if you want to know why I love the area so much, there you go.”

Curtis Thomson – Student Director

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