Children's Ministry Director

Position Purpose

Lead Northland Church’s efforts to partner with families to reach and disciple children in the church and community. Provide vision and oversight so children experience a transforming encounter with God, a growing relationship with Jesus, authentic community with others, and fulfilling service opportunities.

Develop biblically faithful, relationally healthy, and safe ministries that equip parents, develop volunteers, and help children follow Jesus.

Ministry Philosophy

Northland believes parents and families have the primary responsibility for discipling their children. The church comes alongside families to support and encourage parents as well as provide an environment that facilitates spiritual growth in children.

Spiritual and Church Expectations

  • Know and love Jesus and His church and demonstrate a growing, credible Christian life.

  • Agree with Northland’s Baptist Faith and Message 2000, mission statement, and church covenant.

  • Become an active member of Northland and faithfully participate in its life and ministry. If married, it would be expected that your spouse/children would be members and an active part of the Northland community.

  • Demonstrate faithful stewardship and financial support of Northland Church.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Children’s Ministry

  • Establish a vision and goals for children’s spiritual growth and discipleship.

  • Ensure children’s  ministries align with Northland’s theology, mission, values, and ministry philosophy.

  • Work in conjunction with the Children’s Ministry Leadership Team to develop and evaluate ministries.

Develop Leaders and Volunteers

  • Recruit, develop, equip, and retain leaders and volunteers.

  • Ensure children’s ministry volunteers meet Northland’s screening, training, and safety requirements.

Equip Children and Families

  • Provide biblically faithful teaching, curriculum, and discipleship opportunities.

  • Equip teachers to communicate God’s Word effectively.

  • Provide parents with practical resources to reinforce discipleship at home.

Oversee Children’s Programs

  • Administration and staffing of  the Sunday morning and Wednesday night nursery, pre-k, and elementary programs, including supply purchasing, and arranging coverage of laundry and room/toy cleaning as needed

  • Work with the leaders in planning programs and activities for the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development of children;

  • Coordinate childcare for LifeGroups, More About Northland, deacon and member meetings, and other church needs.

  • Plan and implement effective summer programs for children in the church and community.

Maintain a Safe, Effective Ministry

  • Develop and implement policies that promote children’s safety and security.

  • Manage the annual children’s ministry budget and resources responsibly.

  • Promote children’s ministries and encourage active congregational participation.

  • Develop a  plan for professional  development  by staying informed of current ministry practices, attending seminars and workshops as available.

Working Relationships

Reports to Matt Marrs and works closely with the Children’s Ministry Leadership Team, pastors, staff, ministry leaders, parents, and volunteers. Requires strong communication, collaboration, organization, initiative, and relational leadership.

Qualifications

  • Genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

  • Commitment to Scripture and Northland’s theological convictions, mission, and ministry philosophy.

  • Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

  • Experience and/or demonstrated competency working with children and experience in children’s ministry. 

  • Ability to recruit, equip, and encourage leaders and volunteers.

  • Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and relational skills.

  • Dependable having personal integrity in all walks of life.

  • Self-starter.

  • Willingness to complete required background checks and safety training.

Hours and Work Expectations

This is a 30-hour-per-week position, including regular Sunday and Wednesday responsibilities and seasonal, special-event, and summer commitments. Time should be balanced among ministry leadership, volunteer development, preparation, administration, parent communication, and ministry presence.

Applications will be collected through October 18, 2026. The Northland Church Personnel Committee will reach out to applicants on November 1.

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