Position Profile

• The Bridge Church is rooted in a traditional Wesleyan theological heritage, and the Children’s Pastor must be aligned with these core convictions and ministry philosophies. These beliefs shape how we disciple children, partner with families, and lead together as a church:
• We practice infant (baby) baptism
  
• We affirm free will rather than predestination
  
• We are egalitarian in leadership and ministry roles
  
• We embrace a small-group model of ministry for discipleship and care
  
• We value adaptability and are open to change as we grow and respond to God’s leading
  
• We hold a traditional, biblical view of marriage and seek to live according to biblical values

Our vision is to help people connect with God, each other, and make a difference in our world.  Our focus is on families with children.

The staff culture at The Bridge is relational, collaborative, and deeply committed to the mission of the church. Team members genuinely enjoy working together, value humility and teamwork, and are united by a shared passion for reaching families and the next generation. There is a strong sense of trust, openness to new ideas, and a desire to grow together as the church continues to expand.

• Provide pastoral, visionary leadership for BridgeKids (birth–5th grade), ensuring environments that are spiritually formative, engaging, and safe.
  
• Recruit, train, develop, and care for volunteers, building healthy, sustainable teams with clear expectations and ongoing support.
  
• Partner closely with parents as the primary spiritual leaders of their children, offering resources, communication, and encouragement.
  
• Cast and implement vision for children’s ministry that aligns with the mission of The Bridge and extends beyond Sunday mornings.
  
• Build and refine systems and structures that bring clarity, consistency, and scalability to a growing ministry.
  
• Oversee curriculum implementation and adaptation to meet the developmental and spiritual needs of children.
  
• Collaborate with church leadership and staff to support church-wide goals and family ministry alignment.
  
• Ensure compliance with Safe Sanctuaries policies, safety procedures, and volunteer screening.
  
• Manage children’s ministry budget, scheduling, and planning, setting and evaluating annual ministry goals.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a successful ministry, child development, education, or related setting.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to a healthy, growing children’s ministry, including volunteer engagement and program effectiveness.
  
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate spiritual formation.
  
• Ideal but not required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Ministry, Child Development, or a related field. Relevant ministry experience in a thriving children’s ministry may substitute for formal education.
  
• Proven relational skills with children, parents, volunteers, and staff.
  
• Ability to lead with humility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit in a growing church environment.