Kids Ministry Coordinator

Creative Church is a diverse, non-denominational, Holy Spirit-filled church passionately focused on creating space for Jesus and inviting others into His presence. We are a fast-paced, high-demand staff culture that values prayer, Bible reading, and intimacy with God as the foundation for all ministry. Key Expectations Pastoral Heart - Shepherd children and volunteers with love, prayer, and discipleship. Recruiter & Builder - Aggressively recruit and inspire volunteers; develop them into effective leaders. Cultural Alignment - Fully embrace the Spirit-filled, charismatic, evangelical DNA of Creative Church (tongues, gifts of the Spirit, Pentecostal expression). Team Player - Thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation church staff culture while remaining teachable, humble, and adaptable. Strong Leadership - Lead large teams, manage scheduling systems, and ensure excellence in every classroom. Responsibilities Proactively recruit, train, and activate volunteers. Place volunteers in the right roles and ensure proper onboarding. Manage Planning Center schedules and ensure all classes are fully staffed. Inspire, pastor, and motivate volunteers to serve with excellence and joy. Communication & Culture Send weekly communication (updates, encouragement, curriculum, announcements). Support and build culture through prayer, spiritual encouragement, and vision casting. Model a life of devotion to Jesus that sets the tone for the team. Events & Training Organize Kids Ministry team nights, training events, and appreciation gatherings. Support church-wide events with Kids Ministry involvement. Evaluate participation and effectiveness. Systems & Oversight Maintain systems for classroom coverage, supplies, behavior reports, and check-in. Ensure safety policies are upheld and improved when needed. Support Sunday service oversight-be present, flexible, and hands-on in making adjustments. Qualifications Mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated by lifestyle and devotion. Ministry leadership experience required, preferably in Kids or Youth Ministry in a medium-to-large church setting. (Must be clearly shown on resume.) Doctrinal alignment with Creative Church's statement of faith (visit CreativeChurch.com/beliefs). Proven ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and inspire volunteers. Strong communication skills and ability to teach/preach effectively to kids and adults. Classroom and behavior management experience. Knowledge of safety protocols for children's ministry. Tech-savvy with Planning Center and basic admin systems. Teachable, humble, organized, and highly responsible. In good standing with current/most recent pastor-required pastoral reference. Preferred Extras (not required but highly valued) Additional ministry gifts (music, worship, graphic design, media, online content). Experience creating or presenting online teaching content for kids/teens. Additional Notes While we welcome all applicants, people who are married are strongly encouraged to apply, as we believe this provides unique appeal and safety strength for parents and children. This is a full-time staff role with expectation of full engagement in the life of the church, including all Sunday services and our Thursday night service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Church, Inc.