Children's Pastor

KCC is looking for a full-time Children's Pastor to translate church-wide vision into impactful ministry strategies that foster the spiritual growth of children and families while cultivating deep-rooted discipleship and community connection.
At KCC, our ministry team is passionate about transforming lives. We aim to mend every heart, mold each person's character, and mentor individuals to unlock their full potential and hone their gifts and abilities. Our vision is to mobilize every member for ministry, locally and globally, making a lasting impact in the world.
The Children's Pastor will lead the Children's Ministry through high-quality teaching and pastoral presence, while directing the Children's Coordinator in the execution of daily operations and administrative systems to ensure a safe, thriving, and healthy ministry environment.

Deliver high-quality, contemporary teaching and leadership focused on the spiritual development and discipleship of children and families
Provide pastoral care and leadership in crises, tragedies, emergencies, and community incidents; support families and ministries through trauma and grief
Maintain high visibility and availability to the congregation before and after services as duties allow to foster community and connection
Stay current with ministry trends by listening to podcasts, reading books, periodicals and attending approved conferences, updating the pastoral staff as to changes in culture
Mentor and supervise interns assigned to KCC as required, holding them accountable as per KCC guidelines
Follow up with visitors to KCC to integrate them into the life of the church
Participate in all regular worship services, staff meetings, retreats, and attend special conferences and seminars as directed

Partner with the Lead and Executive Pastors to translate church-wide vision into measurable goals, long-range plans, and annual priorities for the Children's Ministry
Provide direct oversight, strategic direction, and mentorship to the Children's Coordinator in their execution of administrative tasks, weekly preparations and volunteer coordination
Create and manage the financial budget alongside Executive Pastor for related ministries
Foster and promote interdepartmental cooperation across KCCS ministries in alignment with KCCS values and objectives
Work with external regional organizations focused on families and children
Work with Executive Pastor to hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate direct reports as required, providing training, resources and leadership development
Safeguard the Children's ministry environment by ensuring all systems, volunteers, and protocols comply with provincial/federal regulations and KCC standards
Perform other duties as assigned or required to support overall mission of the church

Demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the [KCCS Foundational Beliefs]
Shares the vision of KCC to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity, passion, and a servant's heart
Experience in children's ministry leadership and the ability to inspire, lead, and disciple children and families toward spiritual growth
Demonstrates emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to handle difficult conversations and conflict with biblical grace and wisdom
Strong critical and creative thinking abilities, with an adaptable mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and cultural awareness
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both children and adults
Ability to work both independently and in cooperation as a team
Basic computer skills, document editing, spreadsheets and church software; proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Google Docs, Zoom