Children's Pastor Jobs
Children's Pastor jobs are open across churches, faith-based nonprofits, and Christian schools, from entry-level volunteer coordinators to senior directors of children's ministry, with specializations in curriculum development, family discipleship, and special-needs ministry. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are looking for someone who wants to join a church plant and start as a volunteer
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As the Creative Arts Pastor (Head of Worship and Media Ministry), you’ll lead the creative and musical life of the church, helping shape worship services that are thoughtful, engaging, and rooted in faith. You’ll guide music selection, coordinate musical productions, and support the people who bring each service to life. This role combines religious leadership, musical direction, teaching, and team development.
MISSION: Love God, Grow People, Share Christ, and Build Together
Love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. Grow people in their faith with Him. Share Christ with everyone. And build our relationship with Jesus together.
VISION: Share the word of God. Have the door open to everyone and let them feel welcome. Love one another as Jesus loved us. Show Our Passion for Christ.
God's Valley is a non-denominational Church plant based in Hanford, CA, in the Central Valley, California, to focus on building the faith and inspiring everyone to follow and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. We are a community church that builds on reaching others. We are a church that builds on the Jesus Way, the way we act, teach, fellowship, and work to build the God’s Kingdom. Our Name is about that we need to remember that God’s here with us, walking with us in our bad, mistake, good and in our battles. That God will never leave us. We trust God in everything.
Position Summary:
Provide vision, direction, and oversight for the Worship & Creative arts ministry at God’s Valley Church. Build a team with a passion for authentic worship and excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee all production and creative elements for the church.
- Oversee the worship pastors and the worship department.
- Oversee the tech pastors and tech department.
- Oversee the communications department. Ensure quality/excellence in print and digital communications. Maintain level of excellence in video, graphics, and website work.
- Plan hosting scheduling and direction. Work with the pastor team in events and programs. Create framework for excellence in on stage communications - set & maintain quality of communications.
- Lead planning of weekly services.
- Work alongside the Senior Pastors Team for teaching schedule, themes, direction, and creative elements. If gifted, participate on the teaching team.
- Provide a creative brainstorming process.
- Help foster good communication and a strong sense of community among all musicians and vocalists.
- Set the standard for excellence in ministry.
- Continued honing of musical proficiency. (If gifted - not required) Manage the Worship Arts Budget, ensure that financial procedures are followed and in good order.
- Serve on the Executive team at God’s Valley Church, participating in collaboration with other members of the Executive team leading the direction of the church.
Qualifications/Expectations:
- A mature, growing believer with a clear understanding of the Gospel, along with the ability to clearly communicate it.
- Committed to spiritual integrity and artistic excellence.
- Committed to the community of God’s Valley Church.
- Work as a team player, strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Diligent, disciplined, and organized.
- Encouraging to other staff and volunteers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- experience at the Ministry.
- Working knowledge of Planning Center Online and Church Community Builder ( if not we are training you) .
- Experience recruiting, training, and leading a high-octane volunteer team.
- Experience planning and facilitating training, large events, and retreats.
- Experience managing a ministry budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and will occasionally be required to do some light lifting (up to 25 pounds).
PERSONAL LIFE REQUIREMENTS
- Model biblical understanding and maintain a consistent personal devotional life;
- Model biblical commitment and become a covenant member of God’s Valley Church;
- Model biblical family life before the body and regularly attend worship service with your family;
- Model biblical integrity and conduct personal life in a manner consistent with God’s Valley core values;
- Model biblical community
- Model biblical generosity and financially support God’s Valley Church.
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Children's pastor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in Christian ministry, theology, or a related field
- 2 or more years of experience leading children's or family ministry programs
- Ability to develop and teach age-appropriate Bible curriculum for multiple age groups
- Strong volunteer recruitment, training, and ongoing development skills
- Background check clearance and child safety certification compliance
- Proficiency with church management software and presentation tools
Tips for Your Children's Pastor Job Search
Tailor your resume for church culture
Highlight measurable ministry outcomes like volunteer teams built, programming attendance growth, or curriculum you wrote from scratch. Church hiring teams want evidence of hands-on leadership and spiritual formation results, not just a list of duties you performed in past roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists children's pastor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your references in ministry order
Churches routinely call pastoral references before an interview, not after. Line up your senior pastor, a volunteer leader you've developed, and a parent from your ministry now so you're not scrambling once a search committee shows interest in your application.
Filter openings by theological alignment
Job titles are almost identical across denominations, but expectations for baptism theology, worship style, and doctrinal statements vary sharply. Read each church's statement of faith before applying so you don't invest time in a process that ends at the doctrinal interview.
Prepare a teaching sample before interviews
Most churches ask finalist candidates to teach a live children's lesson or present a curriculum plan to the search team. Have a 20-minute age-appropriate lesson ready, ideally one you've delivered before, so you can pivot quickly when that request comes.
Negotiate total compensation, not just salary
Church compensation packages often include housing allowances, continuing education funds, and paid conference attendance that have real financial value. Know what each component is worth to you before your final conversation with the hiring pastor or elder board.
Children's Pastor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most children's pastors?
The companies hiring the most children's pastors right now include Christ's Church of the Valley, Forefront Church, and Bethel AME Church, with the largest share of openings in Arizona, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-site and megachurch organizations tend to post the highest volume of openings as they staff each campus separately.
How many children's pastor jobs are remote?
About 0% of children's pastor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most Sunday programming and midweek ministry. Curriculum development, family communications, and administrative coordination roles within children's ministry are the sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote work.
How do you become a children's pastor?
Start by earning a degree in Christian ministry, theology, or education, then volunteer or intern in a children's ministry to build hands-on experience with programming and volunteer leadership. Pursue a formal staff role as a children's ministry coordinator or director, assemble a teaching portfolio with sample curriculum, and cultivate pastoral references who can speak to your character and leadership. Many churches also require ongoing child protection training and a background check before extending an offer.
Can you get a children's pastor job with little experience?
Yes, many smaller and mid-size churches hire candidates with limited paid experience if you can show consistent volunteer leadership, a genuine calling, and evidence of working directly with kids. Lead a small group, assist an established children's director, or coordinate a vacation Bible school program to build your record. Having a strong pastoral recommendation and a sample lesson plan ready can offset a thinner resume when competing for entry-level roles.
What does the children's pastor interview process look like?
Most church hiring processes start with a phone or video screen with a pastor or HR contact, followed by a formal panel interview with elders, staff pastors, and sometimes key volunteers. Finalists are typically invited for a weekend visit that includes a live teaching demonstration with children, a meeting with the elder board, and informal time with the congregation. Reference checks and a background screening happen before or alongside the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to children's pastor jobs?
You can find and apply to children's pastor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from churches and faith-based organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your ministry background, theological fit, and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that suits you.
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