Director of Kids Ministry Bemidji Covenant Church

Director of Kids Ministry, Bemidji Covenant Church

Bemidji Covenant Church is seeking a full-time Director of Kids Ministry to lead and grow our ministry to children from newborn through 5th grade. This role focuses on building strong volunteer teams, creating engaging programs, and partnering with families to help kids know and follow Jesus.

• Lead and develop volunteer teams for Sunday, Wednesday, and special events.
• Oversee weekly kids’ programs, curriculum, and ministry systems (check-in, communication, supplies, etc.).
• Provide a safe, welcoming, spiritually formative environment for kids and families.
• Collaborate with church staff, especially the Kids and Student Ministry teams.
• Manage ministry calendar, events, and annual budget.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents, leaders, and staff.

• A growing relationship with Jesus and a love for children and families.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers.
• Team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Experience in children’s or family ministry preferred.
• Supports the theology and mission of Bemidji Covenant Church and the ECC.

• Full-time salary with benefits.

Bemidji Covenant Church is a thriving intergenerational church averaging about 500 regular attendees and is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, USA. Based upon the authority of the Bible and the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Bemidji Covenant Church is to proclaim the gospel and provide a spiritual home where people belong to Jesus Christ, fellowship with God’s people, grow in Him, and serve others throughout the world.

Located in the heart of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, we are 220 miles northwest of the Twin Cities. With a mission field throughout the area, the city of Bemidji is a growing regional hub that draws from 50,000 people who live and work around the area.