Kids Pastor

The Crossing Church•Fenton, MO

About The Position

The Kids Pastor provides leadership, vision, and oversight for Kids Ministry at a campus, ensuring the ministry reflects the mission, vision, and strategies of KidsCrossing. The role leads, develops, and equips volunteers and, when applicable, paid staff to create safe, engaging, and spiritually formative environments for children. The Kids Pastor builds relationships with children and families and equips parents to help their children know, follow, and trust Jesus. In partnership with Central Services and campus leadership, the role is responsible for the health, effectiveness, and execution of Kids Ministry at the campus. The ideal candidate is passionate about Jesus Christ, The Crossing, and helping kids and families take meaningful steps in their spiritual journeys, with strong relational, communication, and leadership skills.

Requirements

A calling to Kids Ministry and The Crossing.
Strong spiritual health and passion for a relationship with God.
Experience leading volunteer teams.
Knowledge of child development and current kids’ culture.
A bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) or at least five years of experience leading kids’ ministry.
Three to five years of experience in children’s ministry or education; multi-site experience preferred.
Must be baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ.
Must regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it.
Must wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including its view on Baptism.
Must live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles.
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries, resolve conflict biblically, and sustain healthy personal and professional relationships.
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Effective written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with both children and adults.
Ability to assess situations and solve problems in the moment.
Humility and ability to work as a team player; an unflappable nature and ability to navigate pressure; teachability and coachability; and self-direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading paid staff.
Multi-site experience in children’s ministry or education.
Spiritual gifts helpful for this position include leadership, discernment, and administration.

Responsibilities

Clearly translate and regularly cast vision so volunteers are integrated into The Crossing’s culture.
Oversee volunteer team development and investment using the principles in the Cultivate Playbook.
Develop a leadership team of Coaches who can take on ministry responsibilities and help lead others through the volunteer pipeline.
Build relationships with families and provide family care, discipleship, and pastoral support, including through one-to-one conversations, classes, digital communication, and milestone events.
Implement KidsCrossing team systems, policies, and procedures to promote unity and consistency across sites, safe environments, and efficient use of staff and volunteers.
Lead, develop, encourage, and support kids’ staff at the campus, if applicable.
Collaborate with the Director of Kids’ Ministry to develop and oversee a budget that uses church resources wisely and maximizes ministry opportunities.
Demonstrate knowledge and confidence in Scripture and effectively lead a Serve Profile or pastoral conversation.
Champion unity throughout Crossing Ministries and campuses.
Be accessible, including outside office hours, to volunteers, families, and other attenders for pastoral care.
Participate in pastoral meetings and perform other duties assigned to pastors at The Crossing.
Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses weekly.