Campus Kids Pastor

Campus Kids Pastor - Cypress  - Overview

The Kids Ministry Pastor is responsible for providing spiritual leadership, vision, direction, and oversight for the Kids Ministry at Bayou City Fellowship Cypress campus. This individual will lead a ministry that partners with parents to help children develop a lasting foundation of faith, grow in their understanding of God's Word, and build a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Kids Ministry Pastor will create an engaging, safe, and welcoming environment where children are known, loved, discipled, and encouraged to grow in their faith. This role requires a passionate shepherd, intentional leader, and strategic ministry builder who is committed to developing teams, equipping volunteers, partnering with families, and reaching the next generation with the Gospel.

As part of the campus ministry team, the Kids Ministry Pastor will work collaboratively with campus leadership to carry out the overall vision and mission of Bayou City Fellowship.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Spiritual Leadership & Discipleship

• Provide biblical teaching and spiritual leadership that helps children understand the Gospel and develop a growing relationship with Jesus.

• Establish a clear discipleship pathway that encourages children to grow in their knowledge of Scripture, faith, and spiritual maturity.

• Create age-appropriate environments and teaching experiences that communicate biblical truth in engaging and meaningful ways.

• Lead children toward a personal understanding of salvation, baptism, worship, prayer, and living out their faith.

• Maintain a consistent focus on the mission of Bayou City Fellowship

2. Ministry Leadership & Oversight

• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for all Kids Ministry leaders, environments, and programming at the Cypress campus.

• Lead kids staff in 30/60/90 goal setting and performance management process.

• Oversee weekly Sunday programming, midweek activities, special events, and seasonal ministry opportunities.

• Develop and implement ministry strategies that support the spiritual growth and engagement of children from birth through elementary school.

• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and continually identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and growth.

• Ensure ministry environments are organized, engaging, welcoming, and aligned with the overall vision of Bayou City Fellowship.

3. Volunteer Development & Leadership

• Recruit, equip, train, encourage, and develop a strong team of committed Kids Ministry volunteers.

• Build a culture of ownership, teamwork, spiritual growth, and meaningful relationships among volunteers.

• Identify and develop emerging leaders who can take on greater ministry responsibility.

• Establish clear expectations, communication, and accountability for volunteer teams.

• Provide consistent encouragement, appreciation, and pastoral care to volunteers and their families.

4. Family Partnership & Pastoral Care

• Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their children's lives.

• Provide resources, encouragement, and practical tools to help families disciple their children at home.

• Build meaningful relationships with families and create opportunities for connection within the church.

• Provide pastoral care, prayer, encouragement, and support to children and families during significant seasons of life.

• Help families take meaningful next steps in their faith and involvement at Bayou City Fellowship.

5. Safety & Ministry Administration

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-organized environment for every child entrusted to the ministry.

• Ensure compliance with all church policies and child protection procedures, including volunteer screening, background checks, check-in/check-out processes, and appropriate classroom supervision.

• Oversee ministry budgets, supplies, curriculum, scheduling, and resources with responsible stewardship.

• Maintain effective communication with parents, volunteers, staff, and campus leadership.

• Ensure classrooms and ministry spaces are prepared, clean, welcoming, and appropriately staffed.

6. Outreach & Special Events

• Develop opportunities to reach children and families in the surrounding community.

• Plan and oversee special events such as, outreach initiatives, camps, Vacation Bible School, and other ministry opportunities.

• Collaborate with other campus ministries to create opportunities for families to connect and engage in the life of the church.

• Encourage children and families to live out their faith through serving others and sharing the love of Christ.

7. Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Campus Pastor and campus ministry team to advance the overall vision and mission of Bayou City Fellowship.

• Participate in staff meetings, ministry planning, goal-setting, and performance management initiatives.

• Collaborate with Kids Ministry leaders across all three campuses to maintain alignment, share resources, and strengthen ministry effectiveness.

• Demonstrate a team-first attitude and willingness to serve beyond the immediate responsibilities of the Kids Ministry when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrates a growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to biblical leadership.

• Fully aligned with the doctrine, values, mission, and vision of Bayou City Fellowship.

• Demonstrates a clear calling and passion for ministry to children and families.

• Previous experience leading, developing, or overseeing a children's ministry is strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, equip, and lead volunteer teams.

• Strong biblical teaching, communication, organizational, and relational skills.

• Ability to build trust and meaningful relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and church staff.

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, humility, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence.

• Previous Kids Pastor experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, education, or a related field preferred.

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a deep love for Jesus and a genuine passion for helping the next generation know and follow Him.

• Be a shepherd at heart who values relationships, prayer, and the spiritual well-being of children and families.

• Lead with humility, integrity, enthusiasm, and a servant's heart.

• Be a strong communicator who can inspire and equip others to invest in the next generation.

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal spiritual growth and lifelong discipleship.

• Be a leader who develops leaders rather than simply managing programs.

• Have the ability to bring energy, creativity, and intentionality to ministry while maintaining a strong foundation in Scripture.

Reporting Relationship

The Kids Ministry Pastor reports directly to the Campus Pastor and works collaboratively with  Bayou City Fellowship staff.

Position Details

• Position: Kids Ministry Pastor

• Department: Kids Ministry

• Campus:  Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Reports To: Campus Pastor