job overview
The Kid’s Ministry Director will oversee all aspects of Lift Kids during weekend services and special events. This includes fostering a safe environment where kids are cared for, shown the love of Jesus, taught the message of the Gospel, presented with the truths of Scripture, and are invited to worship God. This role will also partner with parents by equipping them to disciple their kids (birth through 5th grade).
responsibilities
1. Build & Preserve Kid’s Ministry
Clearly communicate and make decisions aligned with the mission of the church.
Seek and develop ongoing opportunities to equip parents to grow in their effectiveness of spiritual formation for their kids.
2. High-Impact Service & Shepherding
Continue to build a quality, high-impact service for Lift Kids, which includes biblical teaching, Spirit-filled worship, and a small group community.
Coordinate childcare for special services such as Good Friday and Ministry Partner Meetings.
Maintain an effective check-in process that helps regular attendees and first-time guests feel welcomed and keeps kids safe.
Ensure database information is accurate and used effectively to track attendance of children and shepherd families throughout the week.
Manage the administrative needs of the ministry, such as preparing an annual budget, stewarding resources well, preparing a calendar for the ministry.
3. Recruit, Lead & Train Volunteers
Discern, develop & deploy volunteers (application, background check, policy manual)
Provide ongoing training, encouragement, and feedback to volunteers.
4. Provide support to the Lead Pastor and the staff as needed to advance the mission of the church.
requirements
A maturing follower of Jesus Christ who will consistently keep the ministry partner commitments of Lift Church, is a healthy disciple, and is unified with the leadership and direction of the church.
Humble, trustworthy & flexible – a team player & servant leader.
Possess organizational, administrative, and budgetary skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience with kids either volunteer or vocational (2-5 years preferred).
this is lift church
Lift Church is a nondenominational, Bible believing, Christ-exalting, vertical church where we lift high the name of Jesus and live in fellowship together. We glorify God by helping people believe in, belong to and become like Jesus. We are dependent on the Spirit to move among us so we pray for revival in the church and awakening in the city of Rochester as we serve the Lord. We invite you to join our team as we seek to save the lost and serve one another in love.