Kids / Childrens Pastor, Birth-3rd Grade

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Kids Pastor is a strategic leader and disciple-maker who builds and leads a thriving ministry for kids (Birth–3rd Grade), including our midweek programming and Champions Ministry for kids and young adults with special needs. This leader empowers volunteers and equips parents to be the primary spiritual influence in their child’s life. They partner with the NextGen Team to develop a holistic, gospel-centered discipleship experience that helps kids gather in worship, grow in groups, and go serve the world.

This role is more than programming—it’s about building a culture where kids encounter Jesus, families feel equipped, and volunteers are inspired to lead.

What You’d Do1. Lead with Vision and Strategy

• Create and implement a strategic vision for Friends Kids that aligns with the mission and discipleship strategy of Friends Church.
• Provide direct leadership, support, and development to a dynamic Kids Ministry staff team.
• Build a healthy volunteer culture by recruiting, training, equipping, and celebrating servant leaders.
• Create leadership pathways that empower volunteers to take ownership and multiply their impact.

2. Champion Kids Discipleship

3. Engage and Equip Parents

4. Cultivate a Ministry that Goes

5. Partner Church-Wide

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

About Friends Church

Friends Church is a growing, multi-generational community located in North Orange County, California. We are committed to becoming a community of authentic Christ-followers, compelled to change our world. We believe the next generation matters—and we are passionate about helping kids and families know and follow Jesus.

Join Our Team

If you’re called to invest in the next generation and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to meet you. Come help us build a ministry where every kid is known, loved, and led to follow Jesus—and every parent feels supported on their journey.

Apply today and help us build the church of tomorrow.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're ready to invest in the next generation of Christ-followers and help kids discover their calling to change the world, we invite you to apply and join our mission. Simply email your cover letter and resume to Dana Anderson at danaa@friends.church

Friends Church is committed to building diverse communities that reflect the kingdom of God. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission and values.

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