Kids Club Coordinator

Wheaton Bible Church•West Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wheaton Bible Church (WBC) is seeking a part-time Kids Club Coordinator (25 hours per week) to provide leadership and oversight for their multi-ethnic midweek ministry serving children in grades K–5. This role involves developing and implementing programming, recruiting and supporting ministry partners, collaborating on events, and building strong partnerships with parents. The Coordinator will help advance WBC's mission by contributing to the vision of seeing people Love God, Love One Another, Love Our Neighbors, and Love the Nations.

Requirements

Demonstrate a commitment to personal holiness and ongoing growth in your relationship with God, modeling a life of faith and discipleship for others.
Demonstrate a commitment to prayer and the study and application of God’s Word.
If married, demonstrate a commitment to loving and honoring your spouse in accordance with Scripture.
If you have children, demonstrate a commitment to discipling them to know and love God.
Pursue ongoing professional, personal, and spiritual development.
Demonstrate a commitment to the biblical mandate of making disciples and developing others as disciple-makers.
Display enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to the local church.
Experience leading a high energy children’s ministry, preferably within a larger church context.
Degree in Children’s Ministry, Christian Ministry, Education, or a related field, or equivalent ministry experience.
Affirm and agree with the WBC Statement of Doctrine and Faith and WBC Statement of Christian Lifestyle.
Become an active member of and participant in the life and ministry of Wheaton Bible Church.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is a preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate programming and curriculum for Wednesday evening Kids Club serving children in grades K–5.
Collaborate with the Kids Life Team to support and strengthen Sunday morning ministry.
Develop and implement discipleship events, resources, and experiences that align with and advance the values and goals of Kids Life Ministry.
Develop and strengthen core teams of servant leaders who help lead and support Kids Club.
Recruit, equip, disciple, and care for current and future leaders to foster a healthy and growing ministry.
Develop and implement effective strategies, opportunities, and processes for recruiting new leaders.
Plan and facilitate regular training, equipping, and discipleship opportunities that help leaders grow in their ministry skills and spiritual maturity.
Build meaningful relationships with leaders, provide encouragement and support, recognize their contributions, and promote a healthy leadership culture.
Partner with, encourage, and pray for parents as they disciple their children.
Develop opportunities and resources that equip parents to discuss, teach, and reinforce biblical truths at home.
Maintain clear and consistent communication to keep parents informed and engaged in Kids Club, while building relational connections.
Contribute to the development and overall effectiveness of Kids Life Ministry through active participation in Kids Life team meetings and collaboration on cross-departmental initiatives.
Support efforts that strengthen alignment, collaboration, and ministry effectiveness across Kids Life.
Participate as a member of the WBC staff team and contribute to the broader ministry of the church.
Participate in staff development and prayer, as well as church-wide ministry initiatives and events, including Christmas and Easter services and programs, CareFest, and Missions Fest.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding member information, pastoral care, counseling, and correspondence.
Be available to assist with general church responsibilities and ministry initiatives as needed and contribute to the overall effectiveness of WBC’s ministry.