Children's Pastor

Overview

Children's Ministry Pastor Scope PBCC - Cupertino. Shepherd a children’s ministry comprised of volunteers and parents focused on leading and helping the spiritual development of children. This includes building relationships, planning events, providing pastoral care, and equipping and training children, parents, and volunteers, all while reflecting PBCC’s statement of faith and family values (see above). As part of the pastoral team, the Children’s Ministry Pastor will actively contribute to and support PBCC’s broader vision, working closely with pastors and elders in a spirit of co-laboring to prepare the church family for ministry and formation.

In all aspects of this role, the pastor must be able to function well as “one among others” in style of leadership. Since PBCC has no senior pastor, the candidate must possess an unwavering commitment to teamwork, self-management, and self-motivation. These qualities must be exercised both in accountability to the elders and in close partnership with the pastoral team, demonstrating servant leadership, edifying communication, mutual respect, commitment, and support as co-laborers in the shared ministry God has given at PBCC.

• Teaching and Spiritual Formation
  • Select and implement an age-appropriate curriculum.
  • Guide children in their relationship with Christ through meaningful relationships and sound biblical teaching.
  • Contribute to planning intergenerational ministry activities.
  • Engage in community outreach and children’s outreach programs (e.g., Kids Club, Tea on the Patio, Harvest Festival).
  • Plan and execute the Summer Program (e.g., Summer Camp).
• Leadership Development
  • Foster a community of teachers.
  • Recruit, train, develop, lead, and support a strong volunteer team.
• Parent Ministry
  • Provide counsel and guidance to parents, referring them to external resources when necessary.
  • Provide additional support for parents by organizing guest speaker events and parenting forums.
  • Communicate with parents regularly.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  • Collaborate with other ministries to foster intergenerational connections.
  • Represent the Children’s Ministry in staff meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Work with middle school, high school, and college-age ministry leaders to support spiritual development from childhood through young adulthood.
  • Plan and execute events that foster relationship-building among children and parents.
• General Pastoral Ministry
  • Leadership and Vision:
    Participate actively as a member of the pastoral team, contributing to the life of the church.
  • Work closely with the leadership team of pastors and elders to develop and implement PBCC’s vision for the church.
  • Communicate regularly with fellow pastoral staff and elders.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings, representing the children’s ministry to provide updates and share ministry needs.
  • Attend weekly worship planning meetings to give feedback on how the children and families can be involved in the life of the whole church, including worship.
  • Pursue outreach opportunities locally and/or globally.
  • Shepherding:
    Equip the body to discover, develop, and use their gifts and talents for God’s glory.
  • Contribute to the planning, organization, and implementation of programs and activities as appropriate.
  • Help lead occasional all-church events and efforts.
  • Create and contribute communications content related to children or any other aspect of ministry as needed, communicating through a variety of channels so the PBCC body can plan and participate in both individual and corporate spiritual growth, in coordination with directors and office staff.

• Personal Character and Ministry Approach
  • A growing and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • A faithful, humble, and teachable spirit
  • A strong communicator
  • A self-starter
  • A team player and contributor
• Spiritual and Theological Qualifications
  • Articulates and models a Christ-centered life consistent with Scripture
  • A passion for the Word and the expositional preaching of the Word
  • Ongoing dependence on the Holy Spirit to direct ministry plans and areas of emphasis
  • Agreement with PBCC’s doctrinal statement
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