Children's Ministry Director

**Overview**
Are you passionate about helping the next generation follow Jesus? Country Hills Church is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministry for a 20-hour per week part-time role. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, build meaningful relationships, and shape a vibrant ministry that supports children and their families in their spiritual journey.

As part of our mission to be People Helping People Follow Jesus, you’ll play a vital role in engaging young hearts both within CHC and in our wider community. If you're a dynamic, relational leader with a heart for mentoring and spiritual guidance, we’d love to hear from you

**Purpose**

At Country Hills Church our mission is to be **People Helping People Follow Jesus.**The Director of Children’s Ministry position is a 20 hour per week part-time position. The Director of Children’s Ministry plays a critical role in implementing this mission in our Children’s Ministry. As such, the Director of Children’s Ministry will implement this mission by intentionally engaging the next generations of believers, both within CHC and our greater community. The Director of Children’s Ministry is a dynamic and relational leader who has the capacity to envision, communicate, and direct the execution of a central vision and strategy for the ministry that meets the needs of children and their families. The Director of Children’s Ministry is a spiritual overseer who builds relationships, mentors, and provides spiritual counsel, to help people follow Jesus.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead CHC’s efforts to minister to children (birth to Grade 6) and families by developing a vision and a cohesive ministry plan for Children’s Ministry in keeping with the wider church mission & vision. This vision and ministry plan should be centred in relational discipleship, be clearly communicated and evident in every expression of the ministry, and work together with our Youth and Young Adult vision and ministry plan to form a comprehensive and holistic Family Ministry vision and ministry plan.
- Plan programs and events that support the vision and ministry plan of Children’s Ministry, developing a yearly calendar, and proactively planning these efforts with a high degree of organization (including the people, places, programs, and promotion needed to make the programs or events successful).
- Oversee Children’s Ministry programs and events including, but not limited to; Sunday Morning Kids Ministry, Preteen monthly events, Vacation Bible Camp, Church Together services, and outreach events.
- Select curriculum that is consistent with the doctrinal beliefs of CHC, is relatable for children of various age groups, and helps to develop strong foundations of biblical faith.
- Serve as a leader by example in personal discipleship, spending time in study and prayer.
- Engage in continuous learning and training opportunities to stay relevant in Children’s Ministry and team leadership best practices.
- Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers, including parents of children participating in Children’s Ministry, empowering them to take an active role in the planning and leading of ministry events and efforts.
- Lead volunteer teams in the attitude of a servant leader, which is best done in-person and by example, ensuring you are accessible and that volunteers are properly resourced and supported (this includes all aspects of scheduling and communication needed to empower teams to serve).
- Intentionally build relationships with parents and families at CHC to better understand the needs of children and how CHC’s Children’s Ministry efforts can help meet those needs.
- Develop an effective online and social media presence to connect with CHC families and the surrounding community, not just to communicate about ministry, but to do ministry online.
- Develop and maintain a budget, planning for and tracking expenses for Children’s Ministry.
- Ensure Protection Plan policies and procedures are adhered to during all CHC Family and Children’s Ministry events, meetings, and in every interaction with a child or vulnerable person, both onsite and offsite and take an active role in training volunteers in CHC’s Protection Plan policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, church wide events/programs, church services, leadership training, and other meetings/events as required. Occasional teaching/leading at other services/events may also be required.
- Other duties related to the reasonable oversite and growth of the church and Children’s Ministry may be required from time to time.

**Qualifications**
- Canadian citizenship, residency, or work permit. We are only considering those currently living and serving in Canada or the United States.
- A bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, children’s ministry, divinity, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in in leading children’s ministry in a medium to large theologically compatible church or not-for-profit setting.
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