Family Pastor

The Crossing Church•Affton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our church is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses, gathering weekly to study Scripture and experience the message of Jesus through teaching, worship, art, and technology. It aims to be a place for both believers and skeptics to explore truth and ask questions. The Family Pastor is a full-time position specifically responsible for the leadership, vision, and execution of the Kids and Youth Ministry at the Grant’s Trail campus. This role involves developing, encouraging, and supporting all volunteers to ensure high-capacity performance. The Family Pastor will build relationships with children, youth, and their families, and will equip parents to guide their children in knowing, following, and trusting Jesus. A key aspect is utilizing volunteers to implement the strategies and systems of KidsCrossing and YouthCrossing, ensuring that all activities and classes for kids, youth, and families are safe, engaging, and foster spiritual growth. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead children, students, and adults in ministry. A passion for Jesus Christ, the vision of The Crossing, and a desire to help children and families progress in their spiritual journey are essential for this position.

Requirements

Display a calling to both Kids Ministry, Youth ministry and The Crossing
Display a desire to champion families and help them thrive
Demonstrate strong spiritual health
Resolve conflict biblically
Understand and live out of healthy boundaries
Display a high sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Able to maintain healthy relationships within and across ministries
Effective communication skills (written, interpersonal and verbal)
Able to relate and interact with both kids and adults and hold conversation with each in a professional manner
Capable of reading a situation and problem solving in the moment
Leadership (Spiritual Gift)
Discernment (Spiritual Gift)
Administration (Spiritual Gift)
Humility – must be a team player
Unflappable nature – able to “roll with the punches” and navigate under pressure
Teachable/Coachable
Self-Driven
BS or BA or minimum of 5 years’ experience leading kids’ ministry
3-5 years’ experience in children’s ministry or education
Experience leading volunteer teams
Knowledge of child development and current kids’ culture
Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
Passionate about their relationship with God
Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Nice To Haves

Experience leading paid staff (preferred, but not required)
Multi-site experience in children’s ministry or education (preferred)

Responsibilities

Be a translator of and cast vision clearly and frequently to ensure all volunteers are continuously folded into the culture of The Crossing
Be a skillful team builder and invest in volunteers to ensure KidsCrossing and YouthCrossing can operate at max capacity
Equip and Empower volunteers to invest in kids and students relationally and disciple them spiritually
Develop a dynamic leadership team of volunteers (Coaches) that can be handed ministry responsibilities and help you lead others
Connect and Celebrate volunteers so they know they belong and feel valued and appreciated
Utilize strategic and intentional opportunities for the purpose of encouraging, equipping and discipling parents
Implement systems, policies and procedures agreed upon by KidsCrossing and Youthcrossing teams to ensure unity and consistency across sites, safe and secure environments, and efficient use of staff and team members
Collaborate with Director of Kids and Youth Ministry to develop and oversee the budget so it effectively and wisely utilizes church resources and maximizes ministry opportunities
Responsible for assisting the campus pastor in pastoral duties at the Grant's Trail Campus, including but not limited to facilitating classes, assisting with weekend services and all-campus events and providing care through pastoral conversations, hospital visits, funeral services, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates a knowledge and confidence in Scripture
Able to effectively navigate the art of leading a Serve Profile or pastoral conversation
Champion unity throughout all Crossing Ministries and campuses
Be accessible (including non-office hours) to volunteers, families, and other attenders for pastoral care
Participate in pastoral meetings and any other duties assigned to pastors at The Crossing