Children's Pastor

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the requirements listed below:

• Previous ministry experience working with children and families.
• Experience in people management of individuals, teams and/or volunteer groups.
• Educational background and/or experience in understanding child development and age-appropriate spiritual growth.
• Educational background and/or experience in curating biblical and theological curriculum for children.
• Experience with departmental budgeting and the keeping of records for credible accounting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient in software use, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Drive, virtual meeting spaces and social media outlets.
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has a clean driving record.

Desired Character

• Demonstrates a life that is committed to integrity, honesty and meaningful Christ-centered, biblically-based spiritual growth.
• Strong relational skills with the ability to navigate conflict and problem solve in group settings.
• Able to be self-reflective, curious, and forward-thinking when it comes to their own learning and development.
• Ability to be flexible in daily tasks as responsibilities often require change with the unpredictable nature of child-focused care.

Desired Ministry Approach

• Passionate about sharing life with children and their families through investing in deep and meaningful Christ-centered, biblically-rooted discipleship at both the personal and group level.
• Able to multiply ministry through empowering volunteers to effectively care for and spiritually form children.
• Intentional about ministry to whole families to thrive in life together and following Jesus together.
• Missional in creating an invitational space where children and families are warmly welcomed.
• Thoughtful in ways children can get integrated into the wider community of Hillcrest Church to foster multi-generational participation in the mission of Hillcrest.
• Able to create ministry environments to engage all kinds of kids from all kinds of families.
• Relates to and navigates the nuances of the broader community culture at Hillcrest and in the Pacific Northwest.

Primary Duties

• Oversight of our Sunday morning children’s ministry day of events including: proper staffing, appropriate curriculum/tools, an inviting and safe environment, and general operational needs.
• Recruit, lead, and support a strong ministry team of core leaders and volunteers who are equipped and committed to mentoring and caring for children.
• Keeping up to date with best practices in education and curriculum, teaching methods and safety standards (e.g. CPR courses, mandatory reporting, etc.) for leaders and volunteers.
• Pastoral care, practiced by supporting families including, but not limited to: meeting with families one on one, providing monthly newsletter/resources support, hosting applicable group meetings (e.g. Child Dedication dessert), and participating in regular prayer for these families.
• Coordinates and executes on various small and large events throughout the year with an invitational mindset to bring more children and families into Hillcrest Church and/or to ensure families feel seen and loved.
• Capture helpful metrics on attendance and follow up to regularly capture helpful data on our church body.
• Oversee the operational needs of a large shared space including organization, maintenance and purchasing for children’s ministry and in partnership with Hillcrest Kids leadership.