The Children’s Coordinator at Abundant Life Kids, Blue Spring Campus, is responsible for supporting the spiritual development of children by helping create age-appropriate environments where they can learn God’s Word and experience His love. This role works closely with Blue Springs Ministry Leader, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure that every child feels seen, known, and valued as they grown into lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. The coordinator, under the direction of the Children’s Ministry Leader, assists in leading and organizing weekend programming, with a strong emphasis on building engaging, Christ-centered experiences for kids and encouraging meaning connection with others.
Personal Responsibilities
- Be committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2) by assembling for instruction in God’s Word and engaging in the personal study of God’s Word.
- Responsibly use the resources at your disposal to foster the mission and vision of Abundant Life (1 Peter 5:1-4).
- Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) as well as the discipleship ministry (Matthew 28:18-20).
- Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
- Be committed to giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12).
- Become a member of Abundant Life.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Children’s Ministry Leader to align Children’s Ministry with the mission and ministries of the church.
- Equip, inspire, recruit, train, and deploy volunteers across all areas of Children’s Ministry.
- Partner with Central Services to establish and implement best practices for Children’s Ministry at the Blue Springs Campus.
- Assist Children’s Ministry Leader in planning and preparing the yearly ministry calendar and strategic Children’s Ministry initiatives.
- Offer support for all mile marker classes and celebrations within the ministry.
- Ensure that all applicable rooms are appropriately equipped and presentable for ministry activities.
- Maintain clear communication with parents, providing updates and addressing individual concerns as needed.
- Assist Children’s Ministry Leader to set the direction and goals of the ministry.
- Assist with overseeing weekend programming each Sunday morning, in addition to other children’s events throughout the church calendar.
- Foster a welcoming, nurturing environment where staff and volunteers are attentive to children’s needs, can pray with them, and disciple them to become more like Jesus.
- Coordinate communication and care between staff, volunteers, and families; refer families to pastoral/Children’s Ministry Leader care when appropriate.
- Enforce and maintain all child safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure trustworthy environment for all children participating in ministry activities.
- Strategically schedule and manage volunteer teams for weekend programming using database/scheduling tools.
- Assist in planning, communicating, and leading special events such as Kid’s Week (VBS) and other campus- specific programs as needed.
- Cultivate a thorough understanding of the Children’s Ministry to offer effective leadership and spiritual guidance.
- Assist the Blue Springs Children’s Ministry Leader with stewarding and managing budget
- Manage and purchase ministry-related supplies and resources as needed.
- Practice discretion and confidentiality in the dissemination of information.
- Participate in Central Services Children’s Ministry meetings to help shape the direction of the ministry.
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned in alignment with the mission of making disciples and serving families well.
Skills and Qualifications
This position functions in a fast-paced, professional office environment and requires strong administrative skills, attention to details, and proficiency with general computer systems. Success in this role will be achieved by a spiritually mature, highly motivated, and mission-driven leader who is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ through Children’s Ministry. Effective leadership, clear communication, and the ability to think strategically while managing multiple responsibilities are key. A heart for building lasting relationships and cultivating a culture of service among current and future ALKids volunteers is essential. Above all, the Children’s Coordinator is expected to embody Abundant Life’s Staff Core Values in every aspect of ministry, supporting our mission of seeing lives changed by Jesus and our vision of being living proof of a loving God to a watching world.
Employment at AL requires a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as the character to uphold the AL Staff Core Values of Synergy, Excellency, Integrity, Tenacity, Humility, and Loyalty. The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed here are not intended to be all-inclusive of the abilities needed to perform the job.
Education/Experience
- 2+ years ministry and/or children’s education experience is preferred but not required.
