What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids' Church Manager position at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa?
Are you passionate about guiding children in their spiritual formation and helping them grow their faith? Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa is seeking a faithful and dedicated Kid’s Church Manager to lead and guide the next generation of believers (newborn through 5th grade). This role is not just about overseeing programs—it’s about creating an environment where children can experience God’s love and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (CCCM) is a Jesus Formed Community on Mission. Community, Formation and Mission are the three main ways that we believe we are to live out our discipleship to Jesus. Through Gospel teaching, training, and resources, God’s people are enabled to take their discipleship into their own hands by living out the listening, serving and helping posture of Jesus in our church community. As a Kid’s Church Manager, you be taking an active role in the formation of the children’s spiritual growth.
Personal Walk and Ministry Integration:
- Continually abide in your identity in Jesus as a beloved child in whom the Father is well pleased. All of life and ministry flows from here.
- Be an example to those who you come in contact and serve with by showing the love of Jesus and following his pattern of life as a standard for conduct and lifestyle.
- Agree with and personally live as an example of the mission, vision, and core values of Calvary Chapel as outlined in the Statement of Faith (www.cccm.com).
- Proactively communicate, support and fulfill the mission, vision, core values, purposes and goals of Calvary Chapel through Kids church.
- Maintain a posture of service, humility and gentleness serving the Lord Jesus, the local church, team members, families and children.
As the Children’s Ministry Director you would be responsible for:
- Shepherding the hearts of children from Newborns all the way up to 5th grade
- Partnering with families in the formation of their children’s spiritual walk
- Overseeing staff and volunteers, and providing them the resources to thrive in the ministry
- Recruiting and onboarding of new volunteers
- Managing and planning of the ministry calendar, including weekly class coverage and special events
- Working closely with the whole Church staff to ensure weekly gatherings run smoothly
- Researching and implementing Bible-based and Gospel centered curriculum
- Creating and managing the budget for the Children’s Ministry
This position requires:
- College education in a related field or equivalent experience
- At least five years of experience in pastoring children or experience in a related field
- High written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Planning Center
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience in managing volunteer teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Are you ready to be an integral part of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa's spiritual formation? Apply today!
