Children's Pastor

Purpose:  To lead, equip, and provide the chief vision and oversight to the Children’s Ministry at The Gathering (birth - 5th grade.)

Responsibilities:

• Develop a clearly defined vision and strategy for discipleship within the children’s ministry that works in conjunction with the overall vision in ministry of The Gathering Community Church.
• Lead, recruit, train, and develop committed and gifted volunteers that operate within their area of strengths.
• Regularly communicate with the overseeing staff member concerning the functions, needs, and plans of the children’s ministry.
• Be an advocate for connecting with parents and equipping them to be the leader of their child’s spiritual development. 
• Provide oversight, planning, and scheduling for all aspects of children’s ministry programming including Sunday morning nursery volunteers, children’s church, Wednesday night service, and Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights.
• Plan and develop curriculum for all ages in conjunction with staff members.
• Be an example for those who attend The Gathering Community Church by encompassing our covenant values and carrying out our mission.

Skills:

• Ability to lead and inspire your team.
• Ability to teach and present engaging Biblically sound lessons
• Effective communicator who listens well
• Organizational capabilities
• Team player who focuses on the good of the entire church