About the Opportunity
Freedom Church is looking for a passionate, organized, and ministry-minded individual to join our team as our Kids Ministry Director & Administrative Assistant.
This unique role combines children's ministry leadership with church administration, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and our growing church community.
As our Kids Ministry Director, you will help create engaging, safe, and Christ-centred environments where children can discover God's love, grow in their faith, and develop a lasting relationship with Jesus.
You will also provide essential administrative and communication support to our pastoral team, helping ensure our church ministries operate effectively across our New Westminster, Spanish-speaking, and Kamloops congregations.
We are looking for someone who loves working with children, enjoys developing and supporting volunteer teams, and has a heart for serving the local church.
Key Responsibilities
Children's Ministry Leadership
- Oversee and coordinate children's ministry curriculum and programming across our three congregations.
- Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate, biblically grounded teaching materials.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support children's ministry volunteers.
- Teach and support Sunday School and midweek Kids Club programs.
- Ensure children's ministry environments follow established child protection policies and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with campus pastors and ministry leaders to develop consistent and effective children's ministry programs.
Church Administration & Operations
- Provide administrative support to the pastoral team and ministry leaders.
- Coordinate volunteer scheduling, ministry calendars, and internal communications.
- Maintain church records, documentation, and organizational systems.
- Respond to general church inquiries through phone and email.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of weekly Sunday services, including presentations, announcements, and media.
Communications & Ministry Support
- Prepare and distribute weekly church newsletters, ministry updates, and event announcements.
- Manage church communications through Mailchimp and other digital platforms.
- Maintain and update church contact lists and communication databases.
- Work collaboratively with staff and ministry leaders to ensure effective communication across our congregations.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for helping children grow in their faith.
- Aligns with Freedom Church's mission, vision, and the theological beliefs of the Free Methodist Church in Canada.
- Has previous experience in children's ministry, preferably two or more years.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Is comfortable using technology and digital communication platforms.
- Enjoys working collaboratively with pastors, volunteers, and ministry teams.
- Is dependable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for children and families.
