Catch The Fire Church Kids Pastor Durham, NC · Full time

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Encounter God’s transforming presence.

Kids Pastor Position Accountabilities:

Leadership & Vision:

• Lead and cultivate a thriving Kids Ministry that reflects the heart, values, and presence-driven culture of Catch The Fire Raleigh-Durham.

• Cast clear spiritual and practical vision for raising Spirit-led kids who are grounded in God’s Word, confident in their identity, and equipped to transform the world around them.

• Build and empower a leadership team of volunteers through intentional training, discipleship, fellowship, and Spirit-led mentoring that becomes a team of multiplying leaders.

• Create a culture where kids’ ministry is not childcare, but a place of encounter, growth, and activation in the gifts of the Spirit.

Recruitment, Development & Pastoral Care:

• Proactively recruit, background check, onboard, and place volunteers (teachers, assistants, check-in, special needs buddies) into roles that match their gifts and availability.

• Ensure all team members complete background checks, and any required certifications or training classes (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Growth Track), reinforcing a safe, joy-filled environment.

• Equip volunteers through initial onboarding training including but not limited to classroom duties, safety procedures, and ongoing training.

• Lead in-person training sessions throughout the year for the Kids Ministry team focusing on vision casting, practical skill-building, safety updates, and team alignment.

• Provide regular mentoring, encouragement, and spiritual support to team members through coffee/lunch meetups, check-ins, and prayer.

• Send out all curriculum and resources that leaders need in a timely manner.

• Prayerfully select and develop curriculum that trains children in Scripture, strengthens their identity in Christ, and empowers them to walk in the Spirit and encounter God’s presence.

• Equip Kids Ministry volunteers using a “model, mentor, multiply” approach.

• Foster close, ongoing relationships with all Kids Min leaders through regular check-ins, encouragement, and spiritual support.

• Encourage each leader to pursue a personal journey of heart healing and ongoing growth.

Systems & Administration

• Maintain all Kids Ministry scheduling, rosters, and classroom details in Planning Center, including volunteer teams, service times, and classroom capacities.

• Maintain all Kids Ministry rosters and email list. Run monthly audits on both rosters and email lists.

• Train volunteers on how to use Planning Center for scheduling, communication, and check-in procedures, ensuring smooth weekly operations.

• Create and manage a yearly ministry calendar including seasonal curriculum schedules, events, trainings, and special Sundays (e.g., Move-Up Sunday, Family Sundays, Game Nights, and Outreaches).

• Oversee the Kids Min yearly budget.

• Coordinate with the Media and Events teams to promote key Kids Ministry events and ensure all deadlines for promotion materials are met.

• Oversee classroom capacity planning and check-in procedures, ensuring systems are in place to support safety, efficiency, and hospitality for families.

• Support the implementation of policies, safety protocols, and volunteer onboarding systems in collaboration with church leadership and HR/safety teams.

Position Qualifications

• A deep love for Jesus, His presence, and a passion for raising up Spirit-led children.

• A heart to connect with and build relationships with new families, children, and volunteers.

• Ability to design and maintain effective systems and structures that support a thriving, safe, and Spirit-led kids ministry.

• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a loving, timely, and constructive way.

• Strong communication and leadership skills—capable of leading meetings, training sessions, and speaking to both kids and adults.

• Proficient in working, or a willingness to learn, digital platforms such as Google Docs, Sheets, Planning Center, and Basecamp.

• Familiar with both Mac and PC (Mac preferred; 99% Mac environment).

• Able to work well independently while also thriving in collaborative, creative team environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, especially in managing logistics, communication, and classroom coordination.

• Committed to personal growth and continual development in ministry, leadership, and spiritual maturity.

• Stay up-to-date with best practices in children’s ministry and educational trends.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities effectively.

• Warm, enthusiastic, caring, and patient—especially when leading and ministering to children and families.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Able to stand for long periods of time. (5+ Hours)

• Ability to work on screens for long periods of time.

• Able to move classroom chairs and tables as needed.

• Can tolerate moderate to loud noise.

Education and experience

• High School Diploma Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• Equivalent education or ministry school training considered

• 2+ years of children’s ministry experience serving 75+ kids weekly

• Leadership skills with ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteers