Children's Pastor

1770 S. Dobson Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

www.hopechurchchandler.com

August 2026

Position Title: Children’s Pastor

Part-Time: 20 hours/week | Non-Exempt

Reports To: Formation Pastor

Position Summary

HOPE Covenant Church is seeking a passionate, relational, and visionary Children’s Pastor to

lead our HOPE Kids Ministry (birth through 6th grade). This leader will provide spiritual

leadership for children, partner with parents, equip volunteers, and create engaging

environments where children experience the love of Jesus and grow in their faith. This

position averages approximately 20 hours per week and includes Sunday mornings, weekly

staff meetings, volunteer development, planning, and seasonal ministry events.

Opportunity & Vision

HOPE is entering an exciting season of growth, and we believe our children’s ministry has

tremendous potential in the years ahead. We're not looking for someone to maintain an

existing ministry; we're looking for someone who is excited to help build what comes next.

More than finding someone who has done every aspect of this role before, we're looking for a

leader who is teachable, takes initiative, loves people, and enjoys building healthy teams.

We recognize this vision will unfold over multiple years. Together, we'll work toward:

● Developing a thriving children’s ministry that offers engaging programming during both

Sunday morning worship services.

● Building and strengthening volunteer teams that support healthy, sustainable ministry

growth.

● Collaborating with church leadership to design and launch engaging children's ministry

environments as part of our future campus expansion.

● Creating welcoming spaces where children and families experience belonging,

discipleship, and fun.

● Helping HOPE Kids remain a vital part of HOPE Covenant Church's mission of making

disciples.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

Provide spiritual leadership for children (birth through 6th grade) while partnering

with parents in the discipleship of their children.

Build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with children, parents, and volunteers.

Cultivate a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels known, loved, and

valued.

Shepherd, encourage, develop, and equip volunteers in their spiritual growth and

leadership.

Sunday Ministry

Oversee all Sunday morning HOPE Kids programming.

Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate biblical curriculum.

Ensure classrooms are prepared, safe, welcoming, and engaging.

Utilize Planning Center Online and other ministry tools to coordinate volunteers,

scheduling, and communication.

Volunteer Development

Recruit, develop, encourage, and celebrate volunteers, helping them discover and use

their gifts in ministry.

Build a healthy volunteer culture marked by encouragement, ownership, teamwork,

and joy.

Equip volunteers with the vision, training, and resources to create an exceptional,

welcoming, and invitational environment for every child and family.

Family Ministry

Equip parents as the primary spiritual influence in the lives of their children.

Cultivate meaningful partnerships with parents through consistent communication,

encouragement, and relational connection.

Plan and lead family connection events throughout the year.

Recruit and oversee childcare workers for approved church events as needed.

Next Generation Partnership

Partner intentionally with the Youth Pastor to create a healthy and intentional

transition for students and families from HOPE Kids into EPIC Youth.

Collaborate on opportunities, events, communication, and relational connections that

help 5th and 6th grade students become familiar and comfortable with the youth

ministry.

Work together to provide continuity in discipleship, family engagement, and volunteer

leadership as students transition from children's ministry into youth ministry.

Administration

Steward the ministry budget responsibly.

Maintain ministry safety standards and volunteer screening procedures.

Communicate consistently with parents and volunteers.

Coordinate ministry schedules, supplies, and logistics.

Team Participation

Participate in weekly staff meetings.

Meet regularly with the Formation Pastor for supervision, encouragement, and ministry

coaching.

Collaborate well with staff and contribute positively to a healthy, unified team

culture.

Participate in annual staff retreats and ministry planning opportunities.

Preferred Experience

Experience serving in children's ministry or a related ministry is preferred but not required.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent ministry experience preferred.

Experience serving in a church of approximately 200 attendees is helpful.

Experience ministering to children with diverse learning or developmental needs is a plus.

Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Why HOPE?

At HOPE Covenant Church, we believe healthy ministry begins with healthy leaders. We're

committed to cultivating a staff culture marked by humility, collaboration, encouragement,

and a shared desire to make disciples. We value people over programs and relationships over

performance. If you're passionate about helping children know and follow Jesus, love building

teams, and are excited to grow alongside a church that is looking toward the future, we'd

love to meet you.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and will be discussed during the interview

process. Benefits are provided in accordance with HOPE Covenant Church's personnel policies.