Special Needs Pastor - North Surprise

Christ's Church of the Valley•Surprise, AZ

10h

About The Position

The Special Needs Pastor supports CCV’s mission to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with special needs can grow in their understanding of God’s love. Working with Kids and Students Ministry, the pastor helps include children, teens, and adults to the greatest extent possible and leads the development and execution of Special Needs Ministry services on the campus. The role leads volunteers and ministry programming, supports families, collaborates with church and ministry leaders, plans events, and manages ministry systems and communication. The pastor is expected to champion the ministry’s vision and foster a culture of compassion, excellence, and inclusion.

Requirements

A deep passion for reaching the lost and discipling the next generation.
Personal integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.
Active engagement in CCV’s community through worship, giving, and group participation.
Models CCV’s values and mission in personal and professional life.
Leadership and influence: inspires and mobilizes others toward a shared vision.
Relational intelligence: builds trust, communicates effectively, and navigates conflict with grace.
Organizational skills: manages time, tasks, and resources with excellence and attention to detail.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving ministry environment.
Initiative and drive: takes ownership, solves problems, and pursues results.
Technology proficiency, including familiarity with ministry databases, scheduling tools, and digital communication platforms.
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading volunteers or staff in a church or children’s ministry setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, child development, or a related field preferred.
Experience with large-scale programming and volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and onboard special-needs ministry volunteers, ensuring safety protocols and background checks are completed.
Train, coach, and support volunteers’ spiritual development; encourage accountability, appreciation, and excellence.
Build relationships with families through individual interactions, school visits, and community engagement.
Provide families with spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical tools; welcome new families and help them participate in the ministry.
Lead Special Needs Ministry programming for Kids, Students, and Adults, ensuring it is inclusive, engaging, and Christ-centered.
Develop and implement biblical curriculum and activities that accommodate varied learning and sensory needs.
Maintain safe, welcoming environments tailored to individuals with disabilities.
Partner with Kids and Students Ministry teams to include special-needs participants in wider church programming where possible.
Collaborate with the Campus Pastor and other ministry leaders to grow attendance and deepen engagement in the special-needs community.
Lead and empower the ministry team to meet goals, steward resources, and innovate inclusive ministry practices.
Plan and execute events including Night to Shine, Dad/Daughter Dinner, Volunteer Appreciation, Easter and Christmas Eve services, Exceptional Stars, Special Needs Camp, and Kids Camp.
Ensure events are inclusive, organized, and aligned with CCV’s mission to serve families.
Use the Rock system to manage attendance, check-ins, volunteer scheduling, and communication.
Monitor ministry metrics and goals, use data to improve programming and outreach, and maintain documentation and communication with staff, volunteers, and families.
Champion the Special Needs Ministry’s vision and mission and equip volunteers and staff to lead with compassion and excellence.
Build relationships with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to foster unity and shared purpose.