Children's Ministry Director

Children's Ministry Director Position Details

Position: Children's Ministry Director

Location: Faith Church, Rochester Hills, Michigan

Employment: Part-time, with potential for growth

Expected hours: 18–27 hours per week

Office hours: 12–18 hours per week

Ministry hours: 6–9 hours per week

Ministry scope: Infancy through fifth grade

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Compensation: Competitive pay to be determined based on experience and agreed-upon hours

About Faith Church

Faith Church is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church rooted in the Reformed tradition. Our mission is to make God known and glorified in our community by loving God and one another, growing in biblical knowledge, sharing the gospel and our resources, and praising God for who He is and all He has done.

Children's ministry is central to this mission. We believe a strong foundation in Scripture is essential to children's spiritual formation, and we are committed to partnering with parents as they disciple their children and nurture a lasting faith. Learn more about Faith Church and our beliefs at faithrh.com/beliefs.

Position Overview

Faith Church seeks a spiritually mature, relational Children's Ministry Director to lead its ministry for infants through fifth graders. An engaged volunteer team is already in place and needs leadership and vision to foster spiritual growth.

The ideal candidate loves children, values biblical discipleship, and equips others. This hands-on leader will recruit and develop volunteers, establish effective systems, and teach and support children and families.

Working with the lead pastor, staff, parents, and volunteers, the director will develop and implement a vision aligned with Faith Church's mission, connecting children to church life through Sunday, midweek, and other ministries.

This part-time role is 18–27 hours weekly: 12–18 office hours and 6–9 ministry hours, with potential to increase as the ministry grows.

We look forward to finding a leader who will help our children grow in their knowledge of God's Word, understand the saving work of Jesus Christ, and participate meaningfully in the life and mission of His church.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a children's ministry aligned with our mission, values, and Reformed theology.
• Lead ministry for infants through fifth grade; set goals and assess effectiveness.
• Teach and disciple children in Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Select age-appropriate, doctrinally sound curriculum with the lead pastor.
• Partner with parents in discipleship and coordinate transitions into student ministry.
• Recruit, train, schedule, equip, and encourage volunteers; supervise staff as applicable.
• Foster a healthy volunteer culture through support, accountability, and communication.
• Maintain child safety policies, screening, training, supervision, and check-in procedures.
• Plan and lead VBS, fall festivals, and other children's and family events.
• Manage the ministry budget and report progress, needs, and challenges to leadership.
• Collaborate with staff and leaders through meetings, events, and church-wide service.
• Maintain regular office hours with flexibility for Sundays and ministry events.
• Work with current leaders to ensure a smooth transition and continued ministry growth.

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, integrity, and a growing faith in Christ.
• Meet biblical leadership standards (1 Timothy 3:1–13; 2 Timothy 2; Titus 1:5–9).
• Affirm Faith Church's mission, values, and Reformed theology, practicing unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, and charity in all things.
• Have a passion for children's discipleship and partnership with parents.
• Bring prior church ministry experience, preferably with children, families, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate the ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteers while personally engaging in ministry.
• Possess strong relational, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Show sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Hold a bachelor's degree (preferred); substantial relevant ministry experience may substitute.
• Complete required child protection training and follow all church safety policies.

How to Apply

If you have a heart for children, a passion for biblical discipleship, and a desire to equip the church to serve the next generation, we would welcome your interest.

Please submit the following:

• A résumé outlining relevant ministry, leadership, and professional experience.
• A brief statement describing your Christian faith, theological convictions, and approach to children's discipleship.
• Contact information for three references.