Children's Pastor/Leader

Boulevard Christian Church

Sylvania, OH

Families, Children, or Youth
Full-Time
Posted on 9/25/2024

Boulevard Culture

One of the reasons why Boulevard is a great place to work is because of our commitment to Jesus Christ and the authority of God’s Word. Another reason is the life-changing message that creates a daily atmosphere of joy within our church. Boulevard is a church that is in positive transition, positioning ourselves for the next fifty years to connect people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. We are accomplishing this mission by:

  • Preaching Bible-centered, life applicable messages
  • Using a variety of music styles
  • Building a foundation for students and children
  • Remodeling a dated facility
  • Upgrading tech equipment
  • Planning community outreach

Our team practices:

  •  a teachable attitude
  • humble approach
  • confidence to lead boldly
  • willingness to admit when we’re missing the mark

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This position does not require experience working in vocational ministry. In fact, we hire skilled and talented people from a variety of professional fields. What’s most important is how someone fits the Boulevard Christian Church culture we are creating. We are here to nurture, grow, and develop your skills and gifts as you serve. We are seeking creative, energetic, godly, servants with a high capacity for ministry in a local church.

PURPOSE

We aim to see the lives of our children (infant through fifth grade) changed by Jesus through well trained volunteers who accurately handle God’s Word in age-appropriate methods.

The Children’s Ministry leader will provide point of contact of leadership, recruitment, and training for volunteers within the Children’s Ministry Department.

The Children’s Ministry leader will partner with parents and families to build impactful methods of growth for children and the Children’s Ministry Department.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITY

  • Lead children into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.
  • Equip and train leaders who invest in life-changing relationships with children.
  • Plan and execute effective ministry opportunities.
  • Develop a culture of active partnership with parents.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with leaders in local schools, maintaining a strong and positive presence.
  • Work closely with Student Ministry Leaders (Sixth through Twelfth Grade) for critical continuity.
  • Build a culture where children become hungry to know Jesus and to know God’s Word.
  • Occasional responsibilities shared among all staff positions such as weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Humility and open desire for personal and professional development
  • Current spiritual maturity and continued spiritual growth
  • Effective teaching and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Integrity of character to handle sensitive leadership conversations
  • Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
  • Team player: self-motivated and strong work ethic
  • Strong recruiting capacity
  • Proficient understanding of children’s culture, students, and parents
  • Bold change agent who pursues strong, healthy results (changed lives)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Boulevard Christian Church