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Please watch a video about the position here.

Positional Expectations:

The Kids Ministry Pastor/Director* leads and directs the Arise Kids ministry (birth through 5th grade) of Arise Church Denver, a ministry that both kids and parents love that helps kids become lifelong followers of Jesus.

The Why: Following Jesus is the path to the fullest life, and the KD comes alongside families to help kids begin that lifetime journey.

*At Arise, we license people to be pastors if they meet certain criteria. We would be open to hiring a pastoral-level or a directorial-level staff person. Both levels are open to men and women.

Roles & Responsibilities

• DIRECT ARISE KIDS
• Actively recruit, train, and motivate a volunteer team to passionately minister to our kids in fresh and creative ways.
• Oversee curriculum, planning, and execution of the Sunday kids’ experience for those in-person and online.
• Help kids through the baptism process and oversee child dedications.
• Collaborate with the Student Pastor to make sure the transition from Arise Kids to Student Ministry is smooth for kids.
• Develop family outreach (e.g. a summer kids’ outreach like Kids Camp, family events, etc.).
• Champion Arise Kids and our value of Next-Gen Investment.
• Be a welcoming presence for all Sunday services.
• MANAGE THE ARISE KIDS’ OPERATIONS
• Oversee the Arise Kids’ budget and supplies.
• Implement and communicate safety protocols and procedures, including regular background checks.
• Oversee childcare for big events and coordinate with other ministries to provide quality childcare workers.
• BE A TEAM PLAYER
• Jump in to help with all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Passion for kids
• Experience in Kids Ministry
• Great communicator
• Very organized
• People-person
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Follower of Jesus
• Growing in love for God and his people
• Committed to developing a personal relationship with Jesus
• Member of Arise Church Denver, or willingness to become one.
• Attends services weekly, participates in a community group, serves somewhere, tithes generously, and maintains integrity

Reports:

• Reports to: Lead Pastor
• Direct Reports:
• Hourly childcare workers
• Arise Kids volunteers

Please watch a video about the position here. Plus find more information at arisedenver.com/jobs.

Interested? Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]