Children's Ministry Director/Pastor
BridgePoint Church
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2024
Categories: Children's Ministry
Denominations:
Church Size: 1501 to 2000
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $53,000 - $63,000
Employee Workplace: On-site
Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference for the Next Generation.
At BridgePoint Church, we believe in helping people. All people. And that includes the littlest ones in our community! If you’re ready to lead with purpose and create spaces where kids can learn, grow, and discover who God is, we want you on our team as our KidsPoint Director. In this role, you’ll be guiding and shaping the KidsPoint ministry across all our campuses, with a focus on our vibrant Tyrone Campus. From Sundays to special events, you’ll work alongside an incredible team to bring our vision to life, connect with families, and ensure that KidsPoint is a fun, safe, and meaningful place for every child. If you’re passionate about seeing lives changed from the very start and want to be part of a community making a difference, let’s connect!
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads the KidsPoint ministry and staff in the implementation of strategy and scalability of KidsPoint across all campuses.
- Leads the KidsPoint team in the development of experiences that engage children at an age and developmentally appropriate level, both on Sundays and for special events/holidays.
- Leads the KidsPoint team in curriculum development, planning, scope and sequence.
- Ensures KidsPoint staff receive appropriate onboarding, training and support across all campuses.
Essential Database Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Leads a growing and healthy KidsPoint ministry at the Tyrone Campus.
- Regularly engages and connects with Tyrone Campus leaders and families on Sundays and throughout the week.
- Provides leadership that grows and develops KidsPoint staff and volunteers.
- Provides direction and support to KidsPoint Coordinators as it relates to children’s ministry.
- Collaborates with Campus Pastors and campus teams for ministry contextualization on campuses and throughout the community.
- Stays current with ministry trends, concepts, and ideas that promote innovation in children's ministry.
- Promotes a culture of staff and volunteer appreciation.
- Supports the direction of BridgePoint with regard to mission, vision and strategy.
- Ensures regular communication with staff, volunteers and parents regarding children’s ministry.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate is:
- A follower of Jesus and professes Him as their Lord and Savior.
- Highly called, passionate about helping people grow closer to God.
- High character, prioritizing integrity and personal values over tasks.
- Flexible team player, fostering a drama-free, high-capacity environment.
- Cares for people and teams, advocates BridgePoint's culture.
- Commits to actively participate in the life of BridgePoint Church as a member, embodying the culture and vision of the organization.
Education, Experience, and Skills Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood development, religious studies or a related field preferred, (extensive ministry experience may be considered as a substitute for required degree).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach.
- Ability to climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to drive and have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and provide appropriate assistance.
