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Bayside Church

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Kids Pastor Location: Santa Rosa Campus Reports to: Lead Campus Pastor FLSA Status: Exempt ... Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in ...

BAYSIDE CHURCH

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Kids Pastor Location: Santa Rosa Campus Reports to: Lead Campus Pastor FLSA Status: Exempt ... Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in ...

Bayside Church

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA

Kids Pastor Location: Santa Rosa Campus Reports to: Lead Campus Pastor FLSA Status: Exempt ... Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in ...

The Crossing

Campus Kids Pastor

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Associate Pastor. .....This full-time position is responsible for the leadership, vision, and ... Collaborate with Director of Kids' Ministry to develop and oversee the budget so it effectively and ...

Jobtailor

Kids Director

Durham, NC · On-site

Communicate the needs of your campus Summit Kids with Kids Pastor and Campus Pastor as often as needed * Responsible for the upkeep of the Summit Kids space at your campus Requirements * Demonstrates ...

Silver Creek Church

Director - Kids Ministry

Aurora, OH · On-site

NextGen Pastor Job Type : Full Time, Salaried SCC Purpose : Leading families to discover life in Jesus. Position Overview : The Kids Ministry Director will work with the Next Generation ministry team ...

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What is the difference between Director Kids Pastor vs Kids Ministry Coordinator?

AspectDirector Kids PastorKids Ministry Coordinator
Required CredentialsRelevant theological or ministry certifications, leadership experienceBasic childcare or ministry training, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentChurch settings, overseeing multiple programs, leadership roleAssisting in program execution, supporting staff and volunteers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in churches with structured ministry hierarchiesCommon in churches for operational support roles

The main difference is that the Director Kids Pastor holds a leadership role overseeing the entire children's ministry, while the Kids Ministry Coordinator focuses on supporting and executing specific programs. The director typically has more responsibilities, including strategic planning and staff management, whereas the coordinator handles day-to-day activities.

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Kids Pastor

Bayside Church

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description

Position: Kids Pastor

Location: Santa Rosa Campus

Reports to: Lead Campus Pastor

FLSA Status: Exempt, Ministerial Exception

Job Status: Full-time


The Kids Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Bayside Kids (Birth-5th Grade), creating a dynamic, safe, engaging, and spiritually formative environment where children and families can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. This role champions the discipleship of the next generation by building strong volunteer teams, developing leaders, partnering with parents, and aligning Kids Ministry with the overall vision, culture, and direction of Bayside Church.


Responsibilities

  • Cast, communicate, and implement the vision and strategy for Bayside Kids in alignment with the overall mission and direction of Bayside Church.
  • Build, develop, lead, and empower thriving volunteer and volunteer leader teams across all areas of Kids Ministry.
  • Partner with parents and caregivers as the primary spiritual influence in a child's life by providing support, communication, and discipleship resources.
  • Manage, develop, and train all Kids Ministry staff, including Child Care (CMP), Special Needs, Nursery, 1st-5th, and Special Events teams.
  • Ensure Kids Ministry environments operate with excellence, safety, consistency, and adherence to church policies and procedures.
  • Work with Kids Ministry Teams to offer creative, fun, and age-appropriate program options for weekend services, midweek services, and special events, including Children's Ministry-Provided Childcare (CMP).
  • Select and/or develop curriculum and age-appropriate learning objectives for all programs.
  • Work with other ministry departments to create attractive outreach and mid-week opportunities.
  • Oversee the annual kids camp, Breakaway, for the campus.
  • Develop annual goals and budgets for Kids Ministry programs with input from Kids Ministry Staff that support church-wide goals and manage each activity to stay within budget.
  • Work with the Lead Campus Pastor to create an attractive and fun physical environment.

Mission Critical

  • Proactively communicate, support, and champion the mission, vision, values, and culture of Bayside Church.
  • Build and lead healthy volunteer and staff teams that collectively accomplish the same.
  • Maintain open, healthy, and consistent communication with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and ministry partners.
  • Uphold Bayside's Core Values, Staff Culture & Values, Vision Statement, and Points of Accountability.

Other Duties

  • Attend campus, team and All-Staff All-Campus meetings.





Requirements

Primary Strengths / Gifts / Talents Required

  • Passion for the spiritual formation and discipleship of children and families 
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain volunteer leaders 
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire teams and create healthy ministry culture 
  • High relational intelligence and emotional maturity 
  • Ability to think strategically while executing operational details 
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills 
  • Flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced ministry environment


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.



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