The Love of Christ staff team reflects a demonstrated respect, support, and appreciation for one another. It is evident how much they enjoy working together. They work hard, but they also play hard. Additionally, they appreciate the opportunity to do life together and with the church family. There is a healthy mix of new staff members who have recently joined the team and team members who have a long tenure with the church.
- Oversee the spiritual development of children, from birth through grade 5.
- Oversee programming elements (curriculum, production, small group experience, supplies, etc.) for all LOCCkids Sunday services & special events for Bear & Middletown campuses.
- Recruit & train volunteers to serve & minister to children at services & events.
- Provide care, encouragement, inspiration & support to leaders by building relationships, praying for & with leaders, & casting & directing vision for the next steps in their faith.
- Maintain security standards for LOCCkids.
- Prepare, monitor & update volunteer schedules, ensuring leadership is rotated every other week & there is coverage in all rooms for Sunday services & special events.
- Develop yearly calendar for LOCCkids programs & events.
- Manage yearly budget, purchase inventory & supplies as needed.
- Develop programs, special events & outreaches (Christmas, Easter & VBS).
- Develop & lead a midweek program to lead & mature children beyond the Sunday experience.
- Work with production staff to create content for promotion of LOCCkids events.
- Implement standards & policies pertaining to LOCCkids.
- Track & report statistics every Monday for LOCCkids.
- Perform background checks on new volunteers & train them on Abuse & Molestation Guidelines.
- Clean & vacuum LOCCkids’ rooms.
- Wash any sheets or blankets used in the Nursery.
- Education: Degree in ministry or childhood education (preferred).
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children in a paid or volunteer position.
- Strong communicator in the following areas: writing, verbal & interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional leader & organizational skills.
- Management skills & pays attention to detail.
- Willingness to work after hours or on weekends when needed.
- Handles difficult situations with a calm & professional attitude.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Can use Word & Excel software.
Love of Christ Church has a structure in place to ensure everything that is done follows the values of integrity, accountability, and spiritual authority. All are connected members of a loving family who benefit from the following roles:
Overseers: Pastors outside of the church who cover the leadership with counsel and correction, as needed.
Trustees & Elders: This board approves financial commitments for facilities and ensures a healthy spiritual climate.
Staff: Each staff member is expected to equip members of the ministry areas of which they provide leadership and oversight.
The leadership at Love of Christ Church views the role of the Kids Pastor as the primary shepherd and architect of children’s ministry, overseeing the spiritual formation, safety, and discipleship of kids from birth through fifth grade. This role carries responsibility for building healthy, scalable systems that support volunteers, partner with parents, and create consistent, Spirit-led environments where children can grow in their faith. As such, it is important for this leader to bring ministry experience, organizational strength, and a working familiarity with churches that value strong systems, clear pathways, and intentional discipleship.
The Kids Pastor should be a relational and strategic leader with a proven ability to build teams, establish structure, and lead ministry through growth and change. This leader will consistently ask and help answer essential questions: Are our kids being discipled in age-appropriate and meaningful ways? Are our environments safe, excellent, and welcoming for every family? Do we have clear systems for volunteer training, classroom leadership, and leader development? Are we creating pathways for children to take next steps in their faith while equipping parents as the primary spiritual leaders in the home?
Love of Christ Church has experienced significant growth and is entering a season of continued expansion, including facility renovations and increased ministry capacity. The Kids Pastor must be someone who takes time to understand the culture of the church and leads change with wisdom, clarity, and care. Love of Christ deeply values being a multicultural, multigenerational church and places a high priority on developing lay leaders. The ideal Kids Pastor will have the ability to see potential in volunteers, invest in their growth, and empower them to lead with confidence and joy. This role offers the opportunity to innovate, build, and lead within a healthy, mission-driven church, in a thriving community that is a wonderful place for families to belong and grow together.