Pastor to Kids and Families, the Grove

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grove exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ. This pastoral role contributes to that mission by leading the spiritual formation of children and equipping families to grow in faith together by creating safe, engaging, and Christ-centered environments where kids are known, loved, discipled, and connected to the life of the church.

Requirements

Clear Christian faith and sense of pastoral calling
Passion for children and family discipleship
Strong biblical and theological foundation
Alignment with Wesleyan theology and The Grove’s mission and culture
Experience leading or supporting volunteer teams
Strong relational warmth and emotional intelligence
Ability to organize systems, people, and ministry environments effectively
Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form
Ability to collaborate across ministry areas and support church-wide ministry alignment
Must be a Christian committed to living a life that reflects the Gospel, who feels called to the ministry of the church, and is comfortable working in a United Methodist Church environment.
Employees are expected to follow church policies, lead lives that embody the Gospel, and exhibit an appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience in church, education, or family ministry settings preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all Grove Kids environments and experiences.
Leading and overseeing Sunday morning Kids Ministry environments
Helping create safe, welcoming, and engaging classrooms and ministry spaces
Reviewing and overseeing curriculum implementation for preschool and elementary environments
Helping children grow in Scripture, prayer, worship, and foundational faith practices
Planning and supporting family-focused ministry experiences and special events throughout the year
Working alongside the pastoral team to strengthen the vision and development of Grove Kids Ministry
Provide relational and pastoral leadership for children, volunteers, and families.
Building meaningful relationships with children and families
Creating environments where families feel welcomed, supported, and known
Providing pastoral encouragement and care during key life moments
Participating in broader church ministry and pastoral responsibilities as needed
Helping cultivate a warm, relational, and spiritually healthy ministry culture
Recruit, train, equip, and encourage volunteer leaders within Grove Kids Ministry.
Building healthy volunteer teams and systems
Recruiting and scheduling volunteers
Creating clear onboarding, training, and appreciation processes
Equipping volunteers for relational and spiritually meaningful ministry
Developing emerging leaders and creating sustainable leadership pipelines
Helping foster a healthy, encouraging, and mission-driven volunteer culture
Equip and encourage parents as the primary spiritual leaders of their homes.
Creating practical tools and resources for family discipleship
Supporting milestone moments and faith conversations within the home
Planning family-oriented events and teaching experiences that help parents lead their families spiritually
Building strong relationships with parents through regular communication and pastoral presence
Meeting with parents in a pastoral care or counseling capacity as needed
Encouraging consistent family engagement in the life of the church