Children's Pastor/Director

Job Description

Job Description

Summit is an AMAZING church with a HUGE vision for the West Valley (Phoenix)! This 20-year-old church moved into a beautiful new building only months before COVID. They were very intentional with their space, creating environments that empower effective and safe ministry to the next generation. Additionally, Summit is heavily invested in ministry to the Next Generation, where they prioritize their efforts to kids and teenagers. An experienced Kids’ ministry leader will thrive in the ministry environment that Summit has created!

About This Organization

Summit is a rapidly growing church in the East Valley of Phoenix, AZ. It exists to lead people who are far from God to courageously follow Jesus. For years, Summit has established itself in the community of Buckeye, AZ, as a light that helps people discover hope. Summit is a fast-paced ministry that believes in equipping high-capacity volunteers to lead in significant ways.

Position Description

Summit Community Church, a growing Christian Church in a strategic location in the growing and ever-expanding West Valley of Phoenix, seeks a proven, enthusiastic leader who passionately follows Jesus Christ. This person will partner with our staff and lay leaders to develop, direct, and oversee Summit Kids (Summit’s infant through 5th-grade ministry) as we lead people far from God to follow Jesus courageously. A successful candidate is a visionary leader who can develop strong volunteer teams. For this to be true, they must possess excellent people, team building, and delegation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cast vision & oversee Summit Kids, VBS, Faith Pathway steps, and other children’s ministry-related events.
• Ensure a high level of quality and execution of all children’s ministry programs.
• Recruit volunteers and train and equip leadership teams to implement children’s ministry programs.
• Build relationships with new families and help enfold them into Summit’s ministry.
• Equip parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of their family
• Oversee the Childcare Coordinator in support of other Summit ministries
• Provide oversight to the Children’s Ministry budget and develop budgetary needs for upcoming years
• Consult with other successful children’s ministry programs and execute the strategic planning necessary to keep positioning Summit’s Children’s Ministry for growth
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor as consistent with Summit’s mission and vision

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• Self-Starter: Has a continued pursuit of excellence without being told what to do.
• Passionate: A hands-on leader who can get into the details with passion and motivation.
• Developer: Believes true success is developing others (staff and volunteers) and empowering them to carry the ministry.
• Ministry Builder: An architect of effective ministry strategy, this leader can envision what the ministry needs to look like and build what is required.
• Team Player: Has a collaborative approach, seeking to include others and build bridges.