Associate Pastor of Children & Families

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Pastor of Children & Families

River City Community Church — Selma, TX (NE San Antonio)

Are you a passionate, mature christian leader who can inspire kids and their families to love Jesus and follow Him with joy? River City Community Church is looking for a full-time ministry pastor who’s ready to step into something meaningful — shaping the next generation to passionately follow Christ and live life on mission.  Our Associate Pastor of Children & Families leads a team of volunteer ministers to serve new borns through 5th grade with Sunday worship gatherings, and exciting weekly activities. Worship, biblical teaching, and small-group discipleship are at the heart of everything we do.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who doesn’t just manage a ministry — someone who leads with vision and energy.
Our ideal is a pastor who is:

• A godly, growth-oriented leader with proven experience.
• Someone who can multiply ministry , helping us grow and lead more people to be passionate followers of Christ.
• Skilled at building and equipping teams , training volunteers and interns to lead with confidence.
• A dynamic communicator , with a warm personality and a genuine love for kids and their families.
• Someone who dreams big, plans well, and executes with excellence.

You won’t be doing this alone — you’ll join a strong, fully staffed team, partnering with our leadership in creating a life changing ministry environment. 

What You’ll Lead

Weekly Rhythm & Events

• Lead staff and volunteers to create fun, energetic, and spiritually engaging services and experiences — from weekly gatherings to VBS, camps, sports events and more.

Big-Picture Strategy

• Develop a yearly ministry vision with clear strategies to help kids connect with God, grow in faith, and serve with their gifts.

Parent Partnership

• Build strong relationships with parents so they feel equipped and encouraged to disciple their kids at home.

Team Development

• Work closely with our ministry team to ensure consistent, meaningful discipleship for kids, students, and families throughout all milestone phases.

Our Ministry DNA

We believe discipleship starts early and continues throughout life. That’s why we focus on consistent small group leadership from preschool through adulthood — helping every child take real next steps in their faith.

We Take Care of You

Ministry is rewarding and demanding. At River City, you’ll be supported with:

• Full benefits
• Retirement matching
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time-off & sick leave
• Continuing education support
• Tuition assistance for Pre-K through 12th grade at our Christian school

About River City Community Church

Founded in 1998, River City exists for real people in real life — a place where followers of Jesus grow together, have fun, and live out the gospel every day. In 2011, we moved to our beautiful campus and Christian school next to a concert amphitheater — a hub for community connection and growth.

We are a Church for Real Life — authentic about faith, intentional in community, and dedicated to joyfully following Jesus each day. We value teamwork, humor, humility, and passion for God’s mission.

Our Mission:  More people living Real Life by passionately following Jesus.

At River City, you won’t just join a team — you’ll join a mission. A place where people serve with heart, laugh together, and encourage each other to grow.

About the Area

San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Our 110-acre campus in NE San Antonio (Selma) sits at the crossroads of I-35 and Loop 1604 — an accessible and vibrant part of a flourishing community. Our strength isn’t just in facilities — it’s in relationships built on honesty, humility, and cooperation.

Application Process:

Complete this brief application which includes a resume.

Optional Items (email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com):

- Share with us any personality profiles you already have (Strength Finders, DiSC, Enneagram, etc…)

- Send us links to any documents/sites/digital media that will give us an understanding of the type of work you’ve done in the past.

- Record a quick video (no longer than 3 minutes). In the video, we’d love to know more about you and hear what makes you interested in exploring this role. If the video is too large for email, please send us a link to be able to view it. We look forward to hearing from you!

We will schedule a phone call with competitive candidates.