Kids Pastor

Position Title: Central Kids Pastor

Campus: Glendale

Reports to: Glendale Campus Pastor

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary: Central Kids Pastor is a campus role. Their primary focus will be to create an exciting and engaging Kid’s Ministry, leading kids in their next steps on their journey with Jesus, working in tandem with the coaching, direction and execution of the Kids Ministry, set by the Lead Kids Pastor. This role will engage individuals and families in the community and will work to recruit, develop, and equip volunteer leaders in each area of ministry.

Central Kids Pastor must embody a heart for people and possess the maturity and wisdom to pastorally equip and empower people as they grow in their faith. This individual must fit within our collaborative culture and build teams that represents the campus and the community in areas of gender, ethnicity, and age. Our priority is to live out Ephesians 4:12, by leading in a way that “equips the saints to do the work of the ministry.”

Our serving teams include team members, team leaders, and coaches. We also provide leadership to our teams as we Invite, Equip, and Engage those serving in Kids Ministry.

This position moves forward the mission and values of Central Christian Church. The mission of Central is to lead people to discover and fully own their faith in Jesus. Our church values are Jesus First, People Always, and Made for More. You will also be expected to immerse yourself in our staff leadership culture of Jesus First, Same Team, Make It Better, Feedback Matters, Give It Away, and Healthy Hustle.

Our culture is not aspirational, but conversational. It permeates how we speak and interact with one another as well as who we are and how we lead.

• Help people commit to Jesus Christ and the Glendale campus by taking their next spiritual steps through Discover More classes, joining a Rooted Group, participating in Community Groups, and through baptism.
• Help and assist every person to discover and activate their gifts for ministry so they can fulfill their mission and the mission of Central Christian Church.
• Create memorable and meaningful Special Events to develop community and enhance the Glendale campus experience
• Develop relationships with individuals and families
• Manage communication between Leadership Teams and Campus Pastor
• Develop, maintain, and grow partnerships with families, school administrators, and community organizations
• Participate in the leadership, development, and implementation of Central Kids’ weekend ministry. This includes but is not limited to, curriculum and program development, resource preparation, room preparation, room staffing, and set‑up and tear‑down
• Participate in the leadership and implementation of Central Kids’ ministry events. This includes but is not limited to Camp 456 (4th‑6th grade), Kids Camp, Training nights, and outreach activities
• Support the Central Kids’ Core Values:
  Safety and Security, Biblical Teaching, Fun, Community and Families
• Support the vision and direction of Central Christian Church and Family Ministries
• Participate in “all staff” events at each level.
• Attend monthly Kids Ministry meetings
• Attend all church‑wide/campus‑specific events
• Cleaning & Facilities
  • Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all Kids Ministry spaces to ensure a welcoming environment for children and families
  • Perform routine cleaning tasks including taking out trash, dusting surfaces, sanitizing toys and high‑touch areas, and cleaning windows and countertops
  • Ensure floors are vacuumed, swept, and mopped weekly and after services, events, or meetings
  • Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed to support ongoing facility upkeep

• Participate as an active member of the campus leadership team, contributing to campus‑wide vision, planning, and strategy discussions.
• Support and champion the overall vision, values, and culture of the campus and Central Christian Church.
• Partner with the Campus Pastor and other ministry leads (Student, Guest Experience, Next Steps, Worship, etc.) to create a unified ministry experience across all areas.
• Engage in regular campus team meetings, prayer…