Bethany Kids Pastor

Bethany Assembly • Adrian, MI

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About The Position

The Bethany Kids Pastor leads birth–5th grade ministry (Nursery, Preschool, Elementary) at the Adrian Campus, building a safe, Spirit-led, and highly relational environment where kids meet Jesus, families are discipled, and volunteers flourish. The role also equips our Learning Center and multisite partners with shared culture, systems, and resources for a consistent Bethany Kids experience.

Requirements

• Four+ years of relevant education and/or experience.
• Credentialed with the Assemblies of God (or actively pursuing credentials).
• A clear sense of calling and a desire to see lives changed.
• Humble: has a teachable spirit and a growth mindset.
• Hungry: intrinsically motivated to go the extra mile and finish well.
• Smart: capable of caring for, recruiting, and training others.
• Proficient with the use of apps (iOS), Planning Center, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Implement a plan for the continuous improvement and growth of the Preschool and Elementary ministries, encompassing curriculum, care, communication, event promotion and coordination, and budget management.
• Create and lead engaging children’s church services and special events; oversee production and content to ensure alignment with the church’s overall mission.
• Establish and maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all children, implement necessary safety policies and procedures, and oversee the check-in process.
• Provide monthly updates, faith-at-home tools, and clear pathways for milestones (salvation, baptism, Bible engagement, etc.) to parents.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, celebrate, and support a team of ministry coordinators, team admins, regular volunteers, and student leaders to assist with preschool and elementary ministry.
• Serve in a consultant capacity to ensure cultural consistency across all campuses and enterprises, so that families and children have a consistent ministry experience.
• Partner with Student Ministry to provide consistent discipleship and care across environments. Coordinate age-level moves from Nursery to Preschool to Elementary to Students.
• Provide staff devotionals, monthly chapels, leadership resources, and support biblically-based content in the classroom.
• Connect families with Adrian Campus ministries and events.
• Align facility usage, safety, and calendar with Adrian Campus; ensure shared standards.
• Care for Bethany Kids families and volunteers; provide spiritual guidance, prayer, and hospital/home visits as needed.
• Provide updates on ministry goals and events to the Lead Pastor during the weekly Staff Meeting.
• Meet with the BKLC Director, Students Pastor, and Clinton Campus pastor monthly to coordinate care, services, and events.
• Attend quarterly Calendar Planning meetings.
• Cultivate healthy rhythms and be consistently present on Sundays and major family events.
• Build camaraderie with Church staff at weekly staff lunch; attend quarterly leadership huddles; and prioritize staff retreats, workshops, and social gatherings.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, supplies, and equipment. Submit receipts monthly; meet with the Executive Pastor monthly on financial health.
• Be proactive, clear, and timely in communication.

Benefits

• Salaried, Full-Time Pastoral position within our Adrian Campus Team.
• FICA allowance (8.24% of salary), inclusive of clergy housing allowance for eligible ministers.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA.
• 403(b) Retirement account.
• Free phone plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree