Children's Ministry Pastor

Wooddale Church • Eden Prairie, MN

114d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Children’s Ministry Pastor is responsible for the pastoral oversight and executive direction of all Wooddale Church Children’s Ministry programs. This role includes crafting an immersive discipleship experience for children that builds resilient NextGen followers of Jesus. The Children’s Ministry Pastor will equip parents/guardians as primary disciple-makers, recruit and develop volunteers, manage staff and leaders, and maintain intentional communication with families, all within a safe, engaging, and gospel-centered environment.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree (and divinity degree desirable)
• Five years of experience working with a multi-staff children’s ministries environment
• Unwavering commitment to the highest ideals of the Christian faith and the mission, vision, and purpose of Wooddale Church
• Outgoing, energetic, Spirit-led, self-starting person who demonstrates a passion for Children’s Ministry
• Proven capability to recruit, train, and equip volunteer leadership
• Understanding of Christian discipleship and childhood development within the local church
• Ability to develop and lead creative children’s programs and ministries which equip parents
• Ability to recruit, motivate and equip children’s volunteer teachers and workers
• Ability to effectively evangelize, disciple and teach children through elementary school
• Understand laws governing children in classroom environments for safety and security
• Exhibits creativity and relevance that attracts families
• Experience managing people from various backgrounds; ability to train and equip volunteers
• Anticipates, prompts and meets deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills: attention to detail, good planning, coordination, written and oral communication, and scheduling skills
• Knowledge of various computer tools: church management system, Microsoft Office, social media, etc.
• Team player who operates in a collegial manner with other staff and volunteers
• Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church
• Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church
• Become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and administrative leadership to the Eden Prairie Children’s Ministry staff, offering support and goal-oriented management.
• Collaborate with the Family & NextGen Pastor to advise and shape the overall direction of Wooddale Children’s Ministry across all campuses.
• Create, cast vision for, and protect a Children’s Ministry culture that aligns with our commitment to Win the Weekend, ensuring children experience the love of Jesus in engaging ways.
• Design and implement children’s programming for weekends and weeknights, which includes events, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Establish an immersive discipleship experience that encourages spiritual growth in children and equips families to actively participate in their children’s faith journey.
• Lead the Children’s Ministry team to develop and maintain clear, documented policies, guidelines, and practices that foster a safe, welcoming, and gospel-centered environment.
• Implement effective volunteer leadership development through training, equipping, and support, ensuring volunteers are well-prepared for service.
• Maintain strong communication with volunteers and families, keeping them informed of schedules, policies, discipleship resources, and other essential information.
• Partner with the Family Resource Initiative to provide parenting resources, training, and support that equip families to disciple their children effectively.
• Manage and oversee budgets for the Eden Prairie Children’s Ministry, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and goals of Wooddale Church.
• Engage with children and their families by participating in children’s programs and building meaningful connections.
• Participate in broader pastoral duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for all 40+ hour full-time employees
• Opportunities to elect Medical (30+ hour full-time), Dental, Life/AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, optional Vision, optional Life/AD&D, optional STD
• Health & Wellness Plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Projected salary range: $70,000 - $85,000 depending upon experience and qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees