Kids Community Director (Part-Time)

Part-Time Position | 10 Hours Per Week New Community Church is seeking a passionate, organized, and Spirit-filled individual to lead our Kids Community ministry! We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, loves children, and has a heart to see the next generation grow in their relationship with God. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who enjoys developing and encouraging volunteers, creating engaging biblical lessons, and cultivating an environment where children feel loved, valued, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Kids Community Director will oversee the overall coordination, development, and spiritual direction of our children's ministry (Elementary age), working closely with pastoral leadership. Time Commitment: This is a part-time, paid position averaging 10 hours per week, including Sunday morning ministry oversight, weekly lesson preparation, volunteer scheduling, and ministry coordination. Occasional special events and meetings may require flexibility. Our Heart for Kids Community: At New Community Church, we believe children are not just the church of tomorrow; they are an important part of the church today! Our desire is to raise up a generation who know they are deeply loved by the Father, grounded in His Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and confident in who God created them to be. We are looking for a leader who shares this heart and is excited to help children build a lasting foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Responsibilities: - Recruit, schedule, train, and support volunteers - Prepare weekly age-appropriate, Bible-based lessons; select curriculum aligned with the church's beliefs - Ensure classrooms are safe, welcoming, organized, and equipped for effective ministry - Coordinate children's programming and supervision during church events (Sunday services, worship nights, leadership meetings, special gatherings), personally or through delegated volunteers - Develop the ministry through discipleship, volunteer development, family engagement, and effective communication - Oversee child safety procedures, volunteer screening, classroom resources, and ministry scheduling through Planning Center - Identify growth opportunities, steward ministry resources, and coordinate new initiatives or significant changes with pastoral leadership for Elder Team approval Qualifications: - A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects godly character and biblical values. Strong biblical understanding and application. - Spirit-filled, with a heart for helping children encounter God's presence, understand His Word, and grow in their spiritual gifts. - Agreement with the mission, vision, and beliefs of New Community Church. - A genuine love for children and a passion for raising up the next generation of believers. - Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. - Ability to recruit, equip, encourage, and effectively lead volunteers. - Creativity in developing engaging, age-appropriate biblical lessons and activities. - Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to pastoral leadership. - Willingness to complete required background checks and child safety training. Preferred Experience: Previous experience in children's ministry, education, or volunteer leadership. How to apply: Send your resume to amy@nc2online.com. About the church: 502 N. Main Street, Lawton, MI 49065. Sunday service 10:00 AM.