Director of Children’s Ministry | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Director of Children’s Ministry | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

St. Luke's United Methodist Church

Job Title: Director of Children’s Ministry

Reports to: Senior Pastor / Executive Pastor

Position Type: Full-time

Purpose: The Director of Children’s Ministry inspires and equips children, families, and volunteers to grow in faith together. Overseeing ministry for birth through 5 th grade, this leader develops engaging programs and Christ-centered experiences that help kids learn, serve, and thrive as disciples of Jesus. The position combines creativity, leadership, and care to build a strong spiritual foundation for the next generation.

• Develop and implement a Christ-centered vision and strategy for children’s ministry aligned with the church’s overall mission.
• Lead age-appropriate programs including Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Seasonal Events (e.g., Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, Easter events), and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain strong presence with congregation by leading the children’s sermon (Word and Wonder) during service.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for children and families.

• Lead the selection of, and adaptations of biblically sound curriculum for each age group.
• Present Bible truths in engaging, age-appropriate ways that encourage personal application.
• Encourage children to participate in worship, prayer, service, and evangelism.
• Recruit, screen, and train volunteers to serve in the children’s ministry.
• Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and resources to volunteers.
• Coordinate schedules and systems for volunteer teams, finding substitutes as needed.

• Partner with parents and guardians to equip them for spiritual leadership in the home.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families through individualized and personal communications.
• Communicate regularly with families about ministry activities, resources, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to highlight outcomes and impact of children’s events.
• Offer parenting resources.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and safety protocols.
• Work with the Safe Sanctuary Committee to ensure all volunteers are trained annually, adhere to the church’s “Safe Sanctuary Policy” and have regular background checks.
• Manage children’s ministry budget and resources.
• Coordinate with other ministry leaders, including the Children’s Council, Recreation Committee, Youth Director, and Intergenerational Activities Coordinator for joint events and church-wide initiatives.
• Attend Children’s Council, Education Committee, Program Planning Committee and Church Council meetings.
• Perform self-reviews and provide quarterly progress reports/updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Engage activities with the St. Luke’s Day School by leading Chapel and participating in other programming as needed.
• Collaborate with the Recreational Committee, St. Luke’s Day School and Challengers After School Program to recruit players and coaches for recreational activities.
• Develop outreach opportunities for children and families in the community.
• Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and mission partners including the Campus Schools, and Sherwood Elementary.

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidence of spiritual maturity, and alignment with the church’s statement of faith.
• Passion for ministering to children and families.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or appropriate experience in children’s ministry.
• Ability to recruit, lead, and equip volunteers.
• Preferred experience of managing a budget.
• Background check required.
• Hybrid – works on-site Sundays and select weekdays for ministry programming and meetings, with flexibility to work remotely for lesson planning, communication, and administrative duties.
• Involves both administrative office work and active, hands-on participation with children.
• May include light lifting and physical activity during events.