Ministry Jobs in Missouri

Children's Ministry Director

Concord Church

St. Louis, MO

$45,000 - $60,000

Children’s Ministry Director Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Senior Staff Job Description - Comprehensive Job Summary: The Children’s Ministry Director provides Christ-centered leadership, vision, and direction for Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers, cultivating a life-giving, gospel-centered ministry for the children and families of Concord Church. This role ensures that every ministry environment—from the nursery through 5th grade—helps children know, love, and follow Jesus through biblical teaching, worship, discipleship, and meaningful relationships. Working closely with the Senior Pastor and pastoral staff, the Children’s Ministry Director helps integrate children’s ministry into the church’s mission of helping people of all ages and abilities Connect, Grow, and Serve. This role also equips parents to serve as the primary disciplers of their children and develops ministry rhythms that foster lifelong discipleship and spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. Experience and Knowledge Required: • Ability to communicate the Gospel clearly and joyfully to children through various means and to equip others to do the same. • Leadership background and experience serving children and their families. • Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church. • Exceptional, proven leadership and communication skills with staff and volunteers. • Superior interpersonal skills working with people of all ages and abilities. • Solid theological grounding and creativity in selecting or developing biblically faithful, Christ-centered curriculum development. • Leadership background and experience serving children and their families in ways that promote spiritual formation and discipleship. • Ability to articulate and implement the vision of Concord Church in a way that reflects a robust biblical worldview. • Positive attitude and positive approach to problem-solving. Must be solution oriented. • Computer competency and/or ability to learn quickly in Planning Center, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) etc. • Strong organizational and time management skills and pursuit of excellence through attention to detail. • Ability to plan for continued personal and ministry growth. • Preferred – experience including children with neurodiversity and various skill and ability levels. • Preferred – some college completed successfully. • Essential Functions and Responsibilities: o Manage all aspects of ministry to children from birth to 5th grade at Concord Church. o Ensure that every ministry environment is intentionally shaped by the Gospel, Scripture and age-appropriate discipleship practices. o Maintain strong communication and relationship with Senior Pastor to ensure the vision of the church is implemented in all aspects of children’s ministry. o Collaborate with Senior Pastor to analyze effectiveness of the ministry and adjust as needed. o Track growth for future development. • Lead and Train Ministry Teams: o Recruit, develop, and train high-quality leaders for volunteer roles to execute all aspects of children’s ministry for weekend and midweek classes and services. o Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and enforce compliance, including—but not limited to—background checks, security procedures in children’s areas, and disaster preparedness. o Communicate consistently with staff and volunteers. o Equip volunteers and staff not only in logistics and safety but also in shepherding children spiritually, modeling Christlike character, and communicating biblical truth with clarity and joy. o Lead regular volunteer meetings for all staff and volunteers working with children from birth to 5th grade; this time could be focused on prayer for the ministry, training of new volunteers, empowering staff and volunteers to fulfill their unique roles in advancing the Gospel through this ministry at Concord Church. o Function as liaison between children, parents, volunteers, senior staff, and elders. • Disciple and Encourage Families: o Develop healthy community among parents, encouraging and modeling rhythms of family discipleship and such as prayer, Scripture reading, worship and service. Coordinate with Senior Pastor as needed to connect to the adult Sunday morning experience. o Provide resources and guidance that help parents embrace their role as the primary disciplers of their children. o Communicate with families as a group and individually, particularly when they are new or have been away for an extended period. o Provide parent-child “New Christians Class” before baptism to ensure that children understand their decision to follow Jesus and be baptized. • Develop and Oversee the Sunday & Wednesday Experience for All Children: o Develop or locate an engaging Gospel-centered, Scripture-rooted curriculum that reflects the teaching of Concord Church and is inclusive to children of all abilities. o Ensure that every gathering includes opportunities for children to hear the Gospel, practice spiritual habits, and grow in their understanding of God’s Word. o Purchase classroom supplies and set up rooms weekly. o Schedule volunteers. • Manage Special Event Planning for Children’s Ministry: o Easter focus, Vacation Bible School, Fall event, Christmas presentation o Other events as needed • Complete Administrative Tasks: o Oversee all aspects of department administration including payroll, P.O. processing, budget forecasting, purchasing, and departmental account tracking. o Develop and/or approve all internal and external communication representing the Concord Church children’s department. o Maintain current background checks. o Maintain and monitor Children’s Ministry Facebook pages and website content. • Coordinate with Other Staff and Church-wide Ministries: o Organize paid childcare staffing for applicable events: recruit, interview, and process paperwork with financial office. o Coordinate with Youth Pastor to streamline calendaring for families and provide transition for students moving into that department. o Coordinate with Maintenance Director for room repairs, upgrades, and equipment. o Coordinate with Missions Director or ministry leaders to teach children to serve by planning regular service projects (e.g., local school, Thanksgiving baskets, school supplies, food, Operation Christmas Child, Community Giveaway, Loving and Caring Ministry). o Coordinate with office administration to use Planning Center for activity promotion, attendance, registration, payment, and reports. o Function as liaison between Concord WEE School and Concord Church ministries. Physical Demands: • High energy • Great deal of walking • Some lifting and moving furniture like folding chairs and tables • Some lifting of children Extent of Public Contact: • Children, families, and volunteers • Concord staff members • Local schools and mission organizations • Some public speaking from the stage or on video Personal Attributes: • Jesus-follower in personal life with evidence of spiritual maturity, humility, and a growing walk with Christ • Heart for children and their families, with a desire to see them formed by Scripture and anchored in the Gospel • Positive attitude, fun, enjoyable • Heart of a servant • Loyal, flexible, organized and a team player who models Christlike character in all interactions • Commitment to the mission and doctrine of Concord Church Supervision - Staff and Volunteers: • Staff - up to 2 employees • Regular volunteers for Sundays and Wednesdays Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Moving Expenses • Health Insurance • Matching Retirement • Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Collaborative Work Environment • Supportive Senior Pastor & Elders • Creative Freedom

Kid’s Ministry Director

South Haven Baptist Church

Belton, MO

South Haven Baptist Church in Belton, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a full-time Kid;s Ministry Director. The Kid’s Ministry Director will be responsible for directing, overseeing and leading a comprehensive children’s ministry from birth through sixth grade. At South Haven, we are passionate about the next generation and desire an excited and energetic leader to work with a gifted and dedicated staff and volunteer team. Responsibilities include recruiting, training and empowering volunteers for leadership in Sunday morning and midweek programming and all special events. This position requires a visionary leader to further create spiritual environments to help children and their families grow in Christ. Part I – General Information Under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, the Kid’s Ministry Director will be responsible for directing, overseeing and leading a comprehensive children’s ministry from birth through sixth grade. o Position Classification: Full time, 40 hours/week or more with benefits. o Church Affiliation/Beliefs: Affirm 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. Will be a member of South Haven Baptist Church. o Education: High School diploma or above (College preferred). Part II – Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develop ministries that are creative, exciting, innovative and relevant to the children and families of the church. 2. Create and implement policies and procedures for children’s ministries which will ensure best practices are taking place regarding safety and security. 3. Work with ministry leadership to enlist leaders and volunteers for ministry positions in the children’s ministries to include Sunday school (birth – sixth grade), AWANA, Kids Church and other ministries as they are identified and developed. 4. Partner with parents in the ongoing task of raising children to know and serve the Lord. 5. Work with the Pastors to conduct and plan training opportunities for children’s ministry leaders and volunteers. 6. Evaluate age-appropriate program materials, equipment, supplies and space for children’s ministry. 7. Work with Pastors and the Administrative staff to develop an annual budget and manage funds for the fiscal year. 8. Coordinate, lead and attend children’s ministry volunteer meetings. 9. Implement, oversee and communicate vision for Kids Ministries, including but not limited to: • Preschool Ministry • AWANA • Kids Church • Vacation Bible School 10. Minister to the church family and the community in the following ways: • Serve as a counselor to those in need of guidance regarding life and spiritual situations. • Teach discipleship classes as needed. • Serve as staff leader for churchwide projects as assigned. • Staff liaison for assigned ministry teams. • Be prepared to minister and serve in areas not specific to Kids Ministry. • Attend weekly staff meetings. Part III – Supplemental Information 1. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. 2. Calling of the Lord to serve in the capacity of Kids Ministry. 3. Impeccable integrity and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. 4. Visionary and passionate, as well as creative and energetic. 5. Leadership abilities to include organization, delegation, administration and interpersonal relationships. 6. Ability to work well with parents, volunteers, church staff and children. 7. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner. 8. Strong decision-making skills. 9. Self-motivated, with a team approach, to motivate, recruit and encourage volunteers. 10. Ability to handle stress well. 11. Computer, tech and social media knowledge and familiarity. 12. Able to work with minimal supervision. Disclaimer: This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.

Associate Pastor - Youth and Children

Hope Church

St Louis, MO

$60,000

Associate Pastor - Youth and Children Hope Church is seeking a full time Associate Pastor to join our ministry team. This position will be responsible for leading various ministries at Hope Church, under the guidance of the Senior Pastor. These ministries include Children’s ministry (Birth- 5th Grade), Middle School Ministry (6th - 8th Grade), and High School Ministry (9th - 12th grade). This position will also include some administrative duties. Apply@hope-church.com About Hope Church Hope Church (hope-church.com) is a local community of around 100 people and has a rich history of over 130 years of faithfully serving God and his people. Hope Church is a non-denominational church committed to being a community founded on the Word of God, where people at any point in their spiritual journey are welcomed and taught the truth about God. Hope Church seeks to fulfill the great commission to make disciples of all nations, and has a strong history of supporting missions work, both domestically and internationally. As the Associate Pastor you will play an important role in the work that God is doing through Hope Church. The people of Hope Church love being a community of believers that desire to seek God’s will and live in Biblical community. We look forward to welcoming you into that community! A Day in the Life The day to day time of the Associate Pastor will be spent between 4 main areas: 1. Oversee Children’s Ministry - Coordinate the existing volunteers and/or lead Sunday Morning and midweek evening Ministries. - Oversee annual Children’s overnight retreat and overnight camp - Oversee VBS and community outreach events 2. Oversee Youth Ministry - Coordinate the existing volunteers and/or lead Sunday Morning and midweek evening Ministries. - Plan and lead regular activities for students outside of typical Sunday or midweek ministry (~1 per month) - Plan and lead annual youth summer camp and mission trip (Mission trips typical vary between St. Louis, domestic, and international) - Build relationships and build into the lives of the students. - Seek opportunities to connect with youth outside of a church context 3. Administrative responsibilities - Coordinate and develop existing children’s and youth volunteer staff and recruit additional volunteers as necessary - Select and Maintain Curriculum for children and youth - Connect with and support parents on a regular basis providing, support materials and resources - Maintain Child Protection Policy and review annually - Office responsibilities, such as maintaining regular Monday - Thursday office hours, use of Planning Center software, and assisting other office staff with their responsibilities, when able. 4. Additional Pastoral Responsibilities - Report to the elders under the mentorship of the Senior Pastor - Attend regular staff and church meetings - Encourage children and youth involvement in other church functions - Preach on Sunday morning several times per year as needed - Professional development consistent with the job responsibilities through outside conferences and formal education - Other duties as appropriate to shepherd the church Qualifications Hope Church’s desire is for the successful candidate to have a passion for the local church and a calling to ministry. The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications - An affirmed calling to ministry - Hold an undergraduate degree or better from a Bible School or Seminary - Affirm Hope Church’s statement of faith (https://www.hope-church.com/about-us/core-beliefs) - Demonstrate 5 or more years of ministry experience Benefits Hope Church offers a competitive salary, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays. A housing allowance is also available. Health Insurance is not currently offered with this position.