Director of Children & Family Ministries

Ministry Architects • Illinois, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston is seeking a Director of Children & Family Ministries to lead their ministry serving children from birth through 5th grade. This role has strong potential for congregational and community growth. The Sunday programming includes a nursery for ages 0-3, Pre-K through 5th grade Sunday School, Children's Worship for Pre-K through 2nd grade, and the ECHO worship experience for 3rd through 5th grade students. Midweek and seasonal offerings include Vacation Bible School, a monthly 'Half-Day Hooray' outreach program, an annual Christmas Pageant, Popsicles in the Park, and seasonal church celebrations. The position also leads family faith formation through monthly Family Small Groups and summer Family Camp, and collaborates with the Director of Youth and Young Adults to support children, youth, and families. The ideal candidate is a relational, experienced leader with a mature Christian faith rooted in the Reformed tradition, passionate about ministering to children and families. They should excel at recruiting and equipping volunteers, partnering with parents, and guiding families through significant life moments. The role requires vision, organization, creativity, and a teachable spirit.

Requirements

• Sincere, mature Christian faith and active commitment to the Reformed tradition and the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in children's or family ministry with demonstrated leadership of volunteers.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills, with competency in curriculum selection, program planning, and budget management.
• Commitment to become a member of FPCE within the first year of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and Safe Church training.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and continually improve age-appropriate programming for nursery, toddlers, preschool, and elementary-age children, including Sunday school, midweek programs, and special events.
• Recruit, train, equip, coordinate schedules, and shepherd a team of dedicated volunteers while maintaining full compliance with Safe Church policies and child protection protocols.
• Partner with parents as primary faith-formers by providing resources, support, and leading family-oriented programming such as Family Small Groups and Family Camp.
• Serve as a connector between families and the broader congregation, collaborating with pastoral staff, the Our Children Our Families council, and the Director of Youth and Young Adults to support intergenerational discipleship.
• Manage administrative duties including annual budget preparation, attendance tracking systems, regular reports for leadership, and serving as a liaison to the School for Little Children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level