Children's Minister

The Avenue Church•Waxahachie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Minister provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the Pre-K ministry environment. This role is responsible for creating safe, engaging, and spiritually formative experiences where children can know Jesus, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships. The Children’s Minister leads teams of volunteers, equips families, and ensures alignment with the overall mission and values of the church.

Requirements

A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Alignment with the church’s mission, vision, and values
Proven ability to lead teams and develop volunteers
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to pass a background check
Regular involvement in The Avenue Church activities and events
Signed acknowledgement of The Avenue Church’s “Statement of Faith” and “Staff Lifestyle Agreement” forms
Signed acknowledgment of policies and procedures as stated in The Avenue Church’s employee handbook
Living out the spiritual principles outlined in the “Staff Lifestyle Agreement”; participation in a small group; tithing consistently; attending worship services; involvement in outreach; following Christ personally and passionately; and sexual purity
Regularly required to talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Kids Ministry or related leadership role preferred
Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or related field (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Provide vision, direction, and leadership for ministry environments and programming
Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer leaders and ministry teams
Oversee the planning and execution of weekend services, midweek programs, and special events
Ensure all environments are safe, secure, clean, and engaging for children and families
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum aligned with church theology and strategy
Partner with parents by providing resources, communication, and support for spiritual development at home
Lead, coach, and care for Kids Ministry leaders through regular meetings and development
Manage ministry budgets, supplies, and resources with stewardship and accountability
Collaborate with other ministry departments to ensure alignment and church-wide integration
Track attendance, engagement, and key metrics to evaluate and improve ministry effectiveness