Gateway Community Church is located in Wylie, Texas, a rapidly growing suburb in the northeast section of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Pastor Blake and his wife Shawn planted Gateway in 2001 with a passion to see lives transformed by connecting people
to God and each other.
Those who visit Gateway frequently comment about the friendliness of the people. We value and live out authentic relationships. The church also is known in the community as "A Fun Place to Get Serious About God." We love to have fun, but we also are serious
about making passionate disciples, and lots of them!
The more than 18,000 students enrolled in Wylie ISD provide a snapshot of the vast opportunities to reach and disciple young families and their children. We look forward to partnering with our next Children’s Minister as we shepherd our Gateway children
and families and reach out to our community.
The Children’s Minister must be a strong leader with a clear calling to vocational ministry and experience with leading children’s ministry. This person will provide leadership, direction, and encouragement for Gateway’s rapidly growing children’s ministry.
This position will report directly to the executive pastor.
LEADERSHIP “TASKS”
- Review all curricula to ensure they are consistent with the church’s doctrine and support the children’s ministry plan.
- Create and oversee the children’s ministry budget.
- Plan and oversee ministry activities such as Sunday School, Kids Club, Preteen Retreat, Summer Camp, New Christians Class, etc.
- Plan and oversee outreach events related to children and families such as VBS, Eggstravaganza, Trunk or Treat, etc.
- Establish and monitor safety standards that protect the children of Gateway.
- Other duties as needed.
LEADERSHIP “ART”
- Develop a ministry plan that enables the children’s ministry to carry out the church’s vision of “seeing lives transformed by connecting people to God and each other.”
- Implement organizational structure.
- Recruit, train and develop children’s ministry volunteers.
- Evaluate where each child is spiritually and provide discipleship tools for children and their families.
- Invest heavily in relationships with volunteers, children, and their families.
- Ensure that an evangelistic invitation is given regularly on Sunday mornings and at special events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A calling toward children’s ministry and a lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9)
- Bachelor’s degree in Christian education or equivalent previous experience in children’s ministry
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in children’s ministry leadership
- A desire to teach and mentor children in biblical truth
- Commitment to the mission of the church
- Ability to influence the decisions of leaders, staff, and volunteers
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic
- Ability to connect with and work closely with the Gateway staff
GATEWAY STAFF CULTURE
- We passionately follow Jesus.
- We share the gospel boldly and regularly.
- We demonstrate a “can do” attitude.
- We immediately address concerns with one another.
- We think and act like owners, rejecting a silo mentality and holding one another accountable.
- We model a culture of transparency.
- We have fun.
- We give ourselves permission to fail.
- We invest in one another relationally.
- We lead through serving.
5 PRIORITIES FOR GATEWAY
- Invite people to Christ and to church.
- Relate to our community and culture.
- Apply the Bible to real life.
- Cultivate genuine, authentic relationships.
- Challenge one another to deeper commitment.
