Kids Ministry Director

Kids Ministry Director

The principal function of all ministry staff at Pathway is to equip God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ will mature spiritually (Eph. 4:11-13). The ministry of equipping is accomplished through the Word, prayer, and modeling the Christian life (Acts 6:4; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). The ministry of equipping is secondarily a ministry of leadership and oversight of the church's ministries and spiritual life (Heb. 13:7, 17; Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7). The ministry staff is the leadership of the church, called by God, and financially compensated in order to devote full-time energies to the leadership and oversight of the church's ministries. This is done under the accountability and direction of the Elder Board.

To give leadership to the Kids Ministry (birth through 5th Grade) including casting a compelling vision, training and equipping of paid and volunteer staff, and creating an environment where children can grow in the knowledge and love of God.

Character: The Kids Ministry Director must be a person of irreproachable character (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9), who is sound in faith and doctrine. They must be in full accord with the Evangelical Free Church Statement of Faith and be willing to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the church.

Leadership: Able to set a compelling vision based on our purposes as a church, applied to the specific ministry areas of responsibility.

Management: Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, and lead ministry systems and volunteers.

Knowledge: Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner. Possesses significant knowledge of ministry needs and processes for equipping believers to complete the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40).

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree and training in the areas of ministry responsibility.

Team Player: Committed to the ministry vision of the church, able to take direction from supervisor and work cooperatively with other members of the staff and congregation.

Provide vision, leadership and oversight for the Kids Ministry.

Supervise paid staff (assistant, preschool director, special needs coordinator, etc.)

Develop teams to assist with the tasks of operating an active Kids Ministry program.

Recruit and provide ongoing training and development for leaders and volunteers within the Kids Ministry.

Offer periodical special outreach events for children.

Offer pastoral care to children and their parents, in conjunction with other ministry staff.

Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum, programs and events, making changes when necessary.

Work with the safety team to ensure the safety and security of all the activities in the Kids Ministry.

Provide leadership in other ministry areas, as appropriate and as time permits.

Reports To Executive Pastor

Works Closely With Ministry Staff (Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Student Pastor, Worship Pastor, Campus & Groups Pastor), Support Staff, Volunteers

Budgeted Starting Range: $50,000-60,000 depending on experience

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (85% of premium offset)

Retirement 403b (7% of base pay + 3% matching)

Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Moving expenses to Western PA (if needed)

Pathway Preschool Tuition for K3-K5 children (if needed)

Pathway Church has campuses in both Beaver and Allegheny counties, with the primary ministry setting for this position located in Chippewa Township, Beaver County, just northwest of Pittsburgh. It's a great place to call home, offering families a welcoming community, excellent access to the Pittsburgh region, and a quality of life that makes it easy to enjoy both.

Beaver County offers excellent schools, parks and recreation, and opportunities to build meaningful connections with others. Just a short drive away, Pittsburgh adds an incredible range of things to see and do. The Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins bring major-league sports to our backyard, while the region's outstanding theater, music, museums, and arts scene offer something for every season of life.

The Pittsburgh area is also home to a remarkable medical and educational community, including UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and many other colleges and universities, including Geneva College just a few miles away. Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 minutes from the church, making access convenient for both personal and ministry travel.

For families considering a move, the area offers a wonderful combination of community and opportunity. You can enjoy the relationships and familiarity of a place where people know their neighbors while having one of the nation's most vibrant regional cities just minutes away. It's a place where a family can put down roots, find community, and enjoy all that the greater Pittsburgh area has to offer.