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0-5s VKids Childrens Pastor

Role

We are looking for an experienced, Spirit filled, loving, and organized childrens pastor to build and nurture 0-5 year olds ministry ithrough our  Nursery and PreSchool Sunday VKids groups. 

 

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for bringing children to Jesus and nurturing their spiritual development. They will be gifted and skilled in ministering the gospel to children in our Older Elementary Ministry.

 

The successful candidate will be an excellent, fun, communicator, who works well under pressure with staff, volunteers and children. They will help plan curriculum, organize schedules and run the Sunday group.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee 0-5s Sunday VKids groups
  • Teach 3-4 Sundays per month
  • Identify, organize and schedule teams for VKids in Planning Center
  • Train and manage teams of volunteers for our 0-5s VKids group
  • Alongside the VFamilies Director, implement a curriculum of evangelism and discipleship
  • for children attending the VKids program
  • Work to an agreed VKids budget keeping accurate records as required
  • Ensure compliance with Child Protection policies including guidelines on ratios, leaders,
  • Health and Safety and Background Checks
  • Welcome new families on Sundays

Requirements

  • Be a committed follower of Christ with a passion and ability to minister the Gospel to 0-11 year-olds.
  • Be prayerful and responsive to the leading of the Spirit.
  • Be an excellent, fun, and creative communicator to children.
  • Have a track record of organizing teams of volunteers, ideally in work with children.
  • Be able to plan age-appropriate sessions and curriculum which balances fun with Biblical
  • teaching and encountering the Holy Spirit.
  • Hold a degree-level qualification in Children’s ministry or an equivalent children-related qualification.
  • Be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work independently and part of a staff team
  • Be organized and IT proficient, working in a timely and flexible manner within a larger staff team.
  • Be available to work 10-15 hours per week, including Sundays and other hours as agreed.
  • Be a committed member of Vintage Church Pasadena.