Kentucky Christian University
Minister, Kids Director South Side Church of Christ
Kentucky Christian University, Olympia, Washington, United States
Overview
Church Name: South Side Church of Christ (SSCOC) – Washington Court House, Ohio. SSCOC is a growing, spirit led, instrumental church in Fayette County. We are a multi-generational church of 250-300 in attendance on Sundays, with a strong worship style and a healthy local reputation. This is a full-time position for a Minister, Kids Director, responsible for leading the ministry for children Birth-5th grade and their families.
Position: Minister, Kids Director – Full-Time (Salary / $45,000). Location: Washington Court House, Ohio.
A little bit about South Side: SSCOC seeks to know Christ, grow in Christ, and go for Christ while seeking the welfare of the city.
Job Description The Minister, Kids Director is a full-time position (expect 40 hours per week) with shared responsibility—alongside the lead pastor, associate staff, and elders. The Minister, Kids Director will serve the Body of Christ at SSCOC by leading the ministry for children Birth-5th grade and their families. The role provides spiritual leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for our pre-school through elementary-age ministry. This person is responsible for creating dynamic, Christ-centered environments where kids grow in faith, families feel supported, and team members thrive. The Minister, Kids Director will champion the vision of SSCOC through meaningful relationships, effective programming, and intentional discipleship. There is ample room for the staff member to bring and use his/her own gifts and talents to SSCOC as the Holy Spirit directs.
Responsibilities
Lead and Shepherd the Kids Ministry workers and families.
Build a thriving community of volunteer team members and partner with parents to disciple the next generation.
Recruit, train, schedule, and support a healthy team of volunteers. Send reminders, follow-ups, and encouragement to team members and families. Recognize and celebrate milestones and contributions of kids, families, and team members. Follow up with visiting or absent families with care and intentionality. Communicate clearly and consistently with parents via email, newsletters, and social media.
Prepare Environments and Experiences for Evangelism and Discipleship. Design and execute impactful programming that helps kids know, love, and follow Jesus.
Plan and prepare engaging curriculums for all services and events. Teach and lead classes when necessary, creating an inclusive, Jesus-centered environment. Ensure rooms are fully prepared, safe, and welcoming each week. Plan and execute key events such as camps, conferences, and other events. Strategically set goals for upcoming discipleship, training, and outreach efforts. Evaluate and refresh curriculum scope and sequence regularly.
Manage Ministry Operations & Resources. Ensure all systems, logistics, and administrative functions run smoothly to support ministry goals. Prep classrooms with materials and manage weekly supply needs. Track attendance trends and spiritual milestones with Planning Center. Communicate scheduling and event plans with other staff and ministry teams. Maintain flexibility to troubleshoot behavior, classroom issues, or last-minute needs.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ministry Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience and passion for children’s and family ministry.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: verbal, written and electronic.
Supervisory skills such as coaching, mentoring, nurturing, holding accountable to ministry goals, and helping to create a reporting structure that works for the individual.
Ability to consistently interact with a variety of levels of leadership.
Ability to “see the big picture” to include a working knowledge of entire church and a vision for the growth needs.
Ability to maintain compassion, humbly with a caring heart while peacemaking.
Ability to prioritize and follow through while being adaptable to change.
Confidence to effectively communicate new programs, processes and procedures to a wide variety of groups and individuals to gain support and affect change.
Personal Life & Expectations Every Staff Member is responsible to lead from a healthy place, to serve interdependently, to communicate well, to build a culture of leadership development and multiplication by being an Equipper of ministry, and to publicly and privately support the Mission, Values, Strategy of SSCOC.
In addition, every staff member is expected to:
Put Jesus at the Center: Maintain a growing and intimate relationship with God, including a disciplined daily time with Christ and a weekly Sabbath.
Establish Healthy Boundaries: Maintain balance and regular rest to model healthy ministry.
Serve with Passion: Serve the Lord with passion; He is our strength.
Put Family First: Ensure healthy family relationships and leadership centered on Christ.
Make a Home in the Community: Live where you serve and work for peace and prosperity beyond the church.
Equip People: Work with a team approach and equip others for ministry.
Continual Learning: Grow and evolve in ministry practices and methodologies.
How to Apply Please email resumes to ministry@southsidewch.com
Phone: 740-335-3107 • Website:
www.southsidewch.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position: Minister, Kids Director – Full-Time (Salary / $45,000). Location: Washington Court House, Ohio.
A little bit about South Side: SSCOC seeks to know Christ, grow in Christ, and go for Christ while seeking the welfare of the city.
Job Description The Minister, Kids Director is a full-time position (expect 40 hours per week) with shared responsibility—alongside the lead pastor, associate staff, and elders. The Minister, Kids Director will serve the Body of Christ at SSCOC by leading the ministry for children Birth-5th grade and their families. The role provides spiritual leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for our pre-school through elementary-age ministry. This person is responsible for creating dynamic, Christ-centered environments where kids grow in faith, families feel supported, and team members thrive. The Minister, Kids Director will champion the vision of SSCOC through meaningful relationships, effective programming, and intentional discipleship. There is ample room for the staff member to bring and use his/her own gifts and talents to SSCOC as the Holy Spirit directs.
Responsibilities
Lead and Shepherd the Kids Ministry workers and families.
Build a thriving community of volunteer team members and partner with parents to disciple the next generation.
Recruit, train, schedule, and support a healthy team of volunteers. Send reminders, follow-ups, and encouragement to team members and families. Recognize and celebrate milestones and contributions of kids, families, and team members. Follow up with visiting or absent families with care and intentionality. Communicate clearly and consistently with parents via email, newsletters, and social media.
Prepare Environments and Experiences for Evangelism and Discipleship. Design and execute impactful programming that helps kids know, love, and follow Jesus.
Plan and prepare engaging curriculums for all services and events. Teach and lead classes when necessary, creating an inclusive, Jesus-centered environment. Ensure rooms are fully prepared, safe, and welcoming each week. Plan and execute key events such as camps, conferences, and other events. Strategically set goals for upcoming discipleship, training, and outreach efforts. Evaluate and refresh curriculum scope and sequence regularly.
Manage Ministry Operations & Resources. Ensure all systems, logistics, and administrative functions run smoothly to support ministry goals. Prep classrooms with materials and manage weekly supply needs. Track attendance trends and spiritual milestones with Planning Center. Communicate scheduling and event plans with other staff and ministry teams. Maintain flexibility to troubleshoot behavior, classroom issues, or last-minute needs.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ministry Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience and passion for children’s and family ministry.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: verbal, written and electronic.
Supervisory skills such as coaching, mentoring, nurturing, holding accountable to ministry goals, and helping to create a reporting structure that works for the individual.
Ability to consistently interact with a variety of levels of leadership.
Ability to “see the big picture” to include a working knowledge of entire church and a vision for the growth needs.
Ability to maintain compassion, humbly with a caring heart while peacemaking.
Ability to prioritize and follow through while being adaptable to change.
Confidence to effectively communicate new programs, processes and procedures to a wide variety of groups and individuals to gain support and affect change.
Personal Life & Expectations Every Staff Member is responsible to lead from a healthy place, to serve interdependently, to communicate well, to build a culture of leadership development and multiplication by being an Equipper of ministry, and to publicly and privately support the Mission, Values, Strategy of SSCOC.
In addition, every staff member is expected to:
Put Jesus at the Center: Maintain a growing and intimate relationship with God, including a disciplined daily time with Christ and a weekly Sabbath.
Establish Healthy Boundaries: Maintain balance and regular rest to model healthy ministry.
Serve with Passion: Serve the Lord with passion; He is our strength.
Put Family First: Ensure healthy family relationships and leadership centered on Christ.
Make a Home in the Community: Live where you serve and work for peace and prosperity beyond the church.
Equip People: Work with a team approach and equip others for ministry.
Continual Learning: Grow and evolve in ministry practices and methodologies.
How to Apply Please email resumes to ministry@southsidewch.com
Phone: 740-335-3107 • Website:
www.southsidewch.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr