Real Life Church

Director of Children’s Ministry

Stanley,

North Carolina

Real Life Church, located just outside of Charlotte, NC, is a thriving, multi-generational church with a mission to equip people to follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and embrace the mission of Jesus in their everyday lives. As the next Children’s Pastor, you’ll lead ministry for birth through 6th grade, shaping environments that kids love, parents trust, and volunteers are proud to serve in. This is an exciting opportunity to build on a legacy of faithful ministry while reimagining what children’s ministry can look like for the future.

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Why I Love This Opportunity

This opportunity is both a legacy and a launchpad. Real Life’s children’s ministry has been faithfully led for decades, but now a new chapter is opening. The church is in a fast-growing community with hundreds of young families moving in, and leadership is eager to dream big about what comes next. With a healthy reputation, strong foundations, and an energized staff team under a new Lead Pastor, the Children’s Pastor role is a chance to shape the next era of ministry impact for kids, parents, and volunteers.

Nick Blevins

Associate

A great match for this position would be:

Team Developer: You thrive at equipping volunteers and building leaders, knowing that multiplying ministry happens through people, not just programs.
Strategic Thinker: You can assess where things are, envision where they could be, and take practical steps to move a ministry forward.
Collaborative Leader: You work across ministries, strengthening handoffs between preschool, elementary, preteen, and student ministry.
Engaging Shepherd: You care deeply about kids and families, combining relational warmth with purposeful discipleship.
Visionary Innovator: You bring energy and creativity to reimagining environments, experiences, and systems that make kids excited to come back and parents confident to invite others.

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About This Organization

Founded in 1989 with just nine people, Real Life has grown to more than 800 in weekly worship and continues to expand its reach both in-person and online. The church is authentic to its name—real people, living real lives, seeking real answers in Christ. Worship is heartfelt, biblical teaching is central, and every person is welcomed regardless of background, status, or story.

The church is strategically located in the fast-growing corridor northwest of Charlotte, surrounded by new neighborhoods, young families, and expanding communities. With the city just 25 minutes away and Lake Norman close by, families enjoy both suburban comfort and vibrant city access. Real Life is positioned to impact thousands of families in the years ahead.

Location

North Carolina, and specifically the suburbs of Charlotte, is a great place to live. We are close enough to the city for great shopping and restaurants, while also enjoying the quieter country life and even the lakes in our area. Gaston and Lincoln County, in particular, have a country feel, and you can always get away to the mountains or the beach in less than four hours! The people in our area are welcoming and proud of their hometowns and their friendly way of life.

Wendy McSwain – Communications Director

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