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Northlife Church

Saint Germain, WI, USA
northlifewisconsin.com

Northlife Church Job Description

DATE: October 2026

JOB TITLE: Children Ministry Director

Full-time/Part-time/Other: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Children Ministry Director is to coordinate children’s ministry activities for the church and disciple the leaders required to run them.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Loving focus for children and parents with a heart to see “children loving Jesus.”

  • Supports the Constitution and By-Laws of the Church.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties include but are not limited to:

  • Strategically oversee and develop Children Ministry weekly programs (e.g., Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings: Nursery, toddlers, Pre-K 3-4, Children’s Church, Northlife-Kids, etc.).

  • Supervise and support community outreach efforts (e.g., MOPS, Preschool, etc.).

  • Prepare for seasonal outreach and ministry events with the help of the Northlife Director of Events (e.g., VBS, Fall Festival, Operation Christmas Child box packing event, etc.).

  • Recruit, train, and shepherd coordinators, leaders, and LITs (Leaders-in-Training) to lead and serve in various children’s ministries.

  • Provide theological review and input on all aspects of Children’s Ministry, from programs to teaching content to our overall approach to the biblical education of our children.

  • Develop and oversee the Children Ministry Team by providing central points of contact and encouragement for leaders and LITs.

  • Meet weekly with the Senior Pastor.

  • Develop an annual budget proposal and manage expenses within the approved budget.

  • Encourage parents of children through regular communication as needed.

  • Partner with pastors to care for and minister to families.

  • Supervise and support the Rhinelander Children’s Ministry Director and team of leaders at the Rhinelander campus.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree with a theological emphasis.

KNOWLEDGE

Broad background in church activities, including leadership in children’s ministry.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience in children’s ministry preferred. Recent graduates and candidates with relevant ministry training are encouraged to apply.

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • This position is first and foremost accountable to God.

  • This position will report to the Senior Pastor.