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Church of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the ... This person should be a positive, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about helping children and ...

Church of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the ... This person should be a positive, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about helping children and ...

Community of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the ... This person should be a positive, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about helping children and ...

Community of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the ... This person should be a positive, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about helping children and ...

Westside Church

High School Pastor

Bend, OR · On-site

High School Pastor Hours:40 hours/week Classification:Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High ... Free childcare for staff children (ages birth-Kindergarten, 3 days per week) * 100% employer paid ...

Westside Church

High School Pastor

Bend, OR · On-site

High School Pastor Hours: 40 hours/week Classification: Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High ... Free childcare for staff children (ages birth-Kindergarten, 3 days per week) * 100% employer paid ...

Westside Church

High School Pastor

Bend, OR · On-site

High School Pastor Hours:40 hours/week Classification:Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High ... Free childcare for staff children (ages birth-Kindergarten, 3 days per week) * 100% employer paid ...

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How much do children pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for children pastor in the United States is $48,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges children pastors face when engaging families and volunteers?

Children Pastors often encounter challenges in building consistent engagement with both families and volunteers. Families may have busy schedules, making it difficult to ensure regular attendance and involvement in church activities. Recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers is also an ongoing task, as many people juggle multiple commitments. Success in this role often involves developing creative communication strategies, fostering a welcoming environment, and providing regular training and appreciation for volunteers to keep them motivated and connected.

What is a children pastor?

A Children Pastor is a church staff member responsible for overseeing and leading programs, activities, and spiritual development for children within a church community, typically from infancy through elementary or middle school age. Their duties include planning lessons, organizing events such as Vacation Bible School, training volunteers, and partnering with parents to support children's faith formation. A Children Pastor ensures that all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and align with the church's mission and values. They also often collaborate with other ministry leaders to create a cohesive spiritual environment for families.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a children pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Children Pastor, you typically need a background in theology, child development, or education, along with experience in ministry or church leadership. Familiarity with curriculum planning tools, church management software, and safety protocols for children's programs is important. Strong communication, creativity, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children and families are standout soft skills. These skills ensure effective spiritual teaching, a safe and engaging environment, and meaningful connections within the church community.

What is the difference between Children Pastor vs Youth Pastor?

AspectChildren PastorYouth Pastor
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in ministry, education, or related field; certification in children's ministry is a plusUsually requires a bachelor's degree in youth ministry, counseling, or related field; youth ministry certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily with children ages 0-12 in church settings, Sunday schools, and children's programsWorks mainly with teenagers and adolescents in youth groups, retreats, and youth events
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by churches, religious organizations, and faith-based community centersEmployed by churches, religious organizations, and youth-focused community programs

Children Pastors focus on nurturing spiritual growth in young children, while Youth Pastors work with teenagers. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are vital in church youth development, but they target different age groups and activities.

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Infographic showing various Children Pastor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,640 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Children's Associate (Madison Campus)

Pinelake Church

Madison, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY
The Children's Associate is responsible for assisting the Children's Pastor in implementing and promoting Children's Ministry, from first through fourth grade, that helps kids and families learn from Christ, live in Christ, and lead others to Him. This position will help the Children's Pastor to develop and implement a growing Servant Leader process that ensures servant leader team will grow spiritually, relationally and in ministry excellence. The Children's Associate will support process and procedures to create a safe environment and follow all the Our House Promise Policy.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Learn
    • Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God's Word and prayer.
    • Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
    • Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
    • Cultivate awareness of God's presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.
  • Live
    • Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
    • Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
    • Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family
    • Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.
  • Lead
    • Take ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.
    • Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
    • Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
    • Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
    • Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication-not just attendance or activity.
  • Embrace the Culture
    • Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H's: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony
    • Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
    • Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership
    • Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.

SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In conjunction with the Children's Pastor, provides leadership of all Children's Ministries, including, but not limited to:
  • Weekly ministry, servant leader development, and strategic events, including Jesus Centered Life for Kids and other events.
  • Implementation and execution of strategy to recruit and develop leaders to lead in all areas of Children's ministry, including hospitality team, classroom leaders, Sonrays (special needs) leaders, and leaders of leaders.
  • Equipping for all servant leaders through scheduled leader huddles and coach meetings.
  • Shepherding children's ministry leaders to grow spiritually, relationally, and in ministry excellence to partner with parents in the discipleship of their children.
  • Provides consistent communication for families and leaders that shepherds them considering the mission and vision of Pinelake Church.
  • Builds relationships with children's families through personal contact, lunches, meetings, or correspondence.
  • Works alongside the Children's Pastor to implement materials, curriculum, and resources provided by One Church for the Children's Ministry.
  • Assisting with the Children's Ministry calendar and budget preparation.
  • Keeping the Children's Ministry safe by shepherding servant leaders through Pinelake's Our House Promise safety policy.
  • Assists other ministries as necessary in the successful completion of regular worship events and special events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and coordinates work with servant-leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree minimum; and 1 to 3 years of previous experience working with children or in ministry and/or training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, e-mail and in person, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, the public and church members and regular attendees. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The individual must have demonstrated skill in the use of Mac/Windows OS to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to use the internet for information retrieval. The individual must have basic mathematical skills, knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, and budget and expense monitoring. The individual must have the ability to read financial information and spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY
This individual should be able to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks, have the ability to project outcomes using different implementation strategies, and be able to apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

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