Kids Pastor

• →Be a translator of and cast vision clearly and frequently to ensure all volunteers are continuously folded into the culture of The Crossing
• →Oversee the development of the volunteer team and investment in them using the principles in the Cultivate Playbook
• →Develop dynamic leadership team (Coaches) that can be handed ministry responsibilities and help you lead others (Volunteer Pipeline)
• →Foster relationships with families and provide family care, discipleship and pastoral support as needed. Some of this may occur through, but not limited to, the following:
  • →1:1 Conversations
  • →Classes
  • →Digital Communication
  • →Milestone Events

• →Implement systems, policies and procedures agreed upon by KidsCrossing team to ensure unity and consistency across sites, safe and secure environments, and efficient use of staff and volunteers
• →Lead, develop, encourage and support kids’ staff at your campus (if applicable)
• →Collaborate with Director of Kids’ Ministry to develop and oversee the budget so it effectively and wisely utilizes church resources and maximizes ministry opportunity

Pastoral Responsibilities

• →Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in Scripture
• →Able to effectively navigate the art of leading a Serve Profile or pastoral conversation
• →Champion unity throughout all Crossing Ministries and campuses
• →Be accessible (including non-office hours) to volunteers, families, and other attenders for pastoral care
• →Participate in pastoral meetings and any other duties assigned to pastors at The Crossing

Essential Competencies

• →Display a calling to both Kids Ministry and The Crossing
• →Demonstrate strong spiritual health
• →Live out healthy boundaries, resolve conflict biblically, and maintain healthy relationships – personally and professionally
• →Display a high sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• →Effective communication skills (written, interpersonal and verbal)
• →Able to relate and interact with both kids and adults and hold conversations with each in a professional manner
• →Capable of reading a situation and problem solving in the moment

Spiritual Gifts Helpful For This Position

• →Leadership
• →Discernment
• →Administration

• Humility – must be a team player
• Unflappable nature – able to “roll with the punches” and navigate under pressure
• Teachable/Coachable
• Self-Driven

• Experience leading volunteer teams
• Experience leading paid staff (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of child development and current kids’ culture

• BS or BA or minimum of 5 years’ experience leading kids’ ministry
• 3-5 years’ experience in children’s ministry or education (multi-site preferred)

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles