Children's Ministry Director

Job Title

We are a community living out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day and empower others to do the same. Rooted in our faith and centered on Christ, we seek to reflect His heart in all we do—serve others, grow together, and advance His mission with purpose and passion.

Jesus leads our way. We look to Him as our ultimate example, guide, and authority. His life and teachings shape our decisions, our culture, and our direction.

Unity protects our purpose. We believe we are stronger together. By honoring one another, communicating openly, and working collaboratively, we safeguard the mission entrusted to us.

Faithfulness builds our future. We are committed to stewarding our responsibilities with integrity and consistency, trusting that daily obedience produces lasting impact.

Rest restores our soul. We value rhythms of Sabbath and renewal, recognizing that abiding in Christ fuels sustainable, healthy ministry.

Joy sets our tone. We approach our work with gratitude and hope, confident in God's goodness and expectant for what He will do through us.

Working at Long Hollow is more than a job. It's a calling to contribute to a larger purpose. Together, we are a team on mission—following Jesus, making disciples, and faithfully living out our calling every day.

Character Traits

• Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Demonstrates integrity and professional conduct in all interactions
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment
• Exhibits patience, care, and respect when working with other staff and church members
• Maintains a positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment

What You'll Do

• Lead and shepherd the Kids Team through consistent coaching, training, and ongoing accountability
• Collaborate with the Family Ministry Pastor and Director of Operations to cast and implement vision and strategy for the Family Ministry
• Works to recruit, develop, place, and care for serve teams
• Build and invest intentional relationships with parents
• Identifies, develops, and empowers leaders and fosters an environment of leadership development
• Provide leadership and oversight for all kids ministry initiatives and events, including but not limited to Camps, Kids Con, weekly programming, parent resources, and curriculum
• Build and maintain the Kids ministry budget under the direction of the Family Ministry Pastor
• Works with the Family Ministry Leadership Team
• Assists with other projects as assigned by Family Ministry Pastor
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Skills Needed to Succeed

• 4-year College Degree
• 10+ years ministry experience
• 5+ years of leading teams
• Ability to react appropriately under pressure, apply good judgment, use sound decision-making; problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment; is flexible with time and schedule
• Possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet expected deadlines; pays attention to detail
• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with an orientation toward accomplishment
• The ability to proofread, use correct terminology, and ensure accuracy in order to present documents and emails in a professional format is required
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; then implement those solutions, once approved
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to connect quickly with people and communicate your passion to inspire and inform potential serve team leaders and members

Benefits

• Paid vacation (starts at 3 weeks)
• Paid Holidays (12+ days)
• 401K Match
• Paid Medical & Dental Insurance w/HSA Contribution
• Vision Insurance available
• Access to free counseling & legal services
• Paid time off to serve in other ministry areas
• Paid Time off to attend Conferences