Children’s Ministry Director – Peninsula Community Church

June 26, 2025
$60000 - $75000 / year

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    June 26, 2025
  • Location
  • Offered Salary
    $60000 - $75000 / year
  • Expiration date
    August 26, 2025
  • Experience
    1-3 Years
  • Affiliation
    Non-Denominational
  • Level of Education
    Bachelors Degree
  • Church Name
    Peninsula Community Church

Job Description

Church Information

  • Name: Peninsula Community Church
  • Website: http://www.pccpv.org
  • Location: 5640 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • Year established: 1964
  • Sunday average attendance: 200

Overview

  • Peninsula Community Church is seeking a committed and mature leader for its Children’s Ministries, reporting to the Senior Pastor. You will provide a wide range of active management and leadership for all Children’s Ministries, lay leaders, children’s programs and ministry to families and children. This position is full-time, exempt.
  • SALARY: Competitive, reflective of experience and education.
  • CHARACTER QUALITIES
    1. A genuine love for Christ. Demonstrates a growing walk with Jesus. Personal disciplines, knowledge of the Bible, and interpersonal relationships should all reflect the character of God.
    2. A team builder. Enjoys working closely and solving problems with the ministry leadership team. The individual should have strong interpersonal skills with adults. Is flexible and innovative in meeting the needs of our changing community with biblical principles. Demonstrates an acceptance and sensitivity to people in and out of our church. Understands the South Bay culture.
    3. A person with good administrative skills. Understands the dynamics of child development and has a stated philosophy of ministry in children’s ministry. Demonstrates an ability to develop programs which implement that philosophy.
    4. A person with a heart for evangelism and discipleship. Has the heart and background to develop and work with adult ministry leaders. Shares the vision of the Senior Pastor and the Board of Elders for developing a ministry team and training lay leaders to serve the church family. Will develop a Purpose Driven philosophy of ministry.
  • PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY
    1. A commitment to the vision of the church leadership. Seeks to implement the vison of the Senior Pastor and the Board of Elders.
    2. An evangelistic goal orientation. Seeks to reach out to the community using the church-wide philosophy of ministry.
    3. A discipleship training priority. Seeks to recruit and train adult lay leaders and students to serve the needs and purposes of student ministries.

Responsibilities

  1. In conjunction with the Senior Pastor, set and cast the vision for Children’s Ministry at Peninsula, and follow through with strategy and goals to achieve that vision.
  2. Interview and recruit Children’s Ministry volunteers, lead volunteer orientation and training, and develop volunteer team for our three Children’s Ministries programs: nursery, pre-school and K through 5th grade.
  3. Manage Children’s Ministry volunteers, providing spiritual leadership and ensuring the following of church policies and ministry goals.
  4. Build and maintain relationships with parents and families in the church.
  5. Seek out and manage all Children’s Ministry programs and curriculum.
  6. Manage and track the Children’s Ministry budget.

Requirements

  1. Born-again Christian who loves working with children and families.
  2. Member of Peninsula Community Church.
  3. Experience managing and shepherding people in a ministry capacity.
  4. A gospel-oriented heart for the South Bay and its families and children.
  5. Experience in and commitment to the gospel and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
  6. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  7. Strong problem-solver and be able to deal professionally and maturely with challenging people and unexpected situations.
  8. A servant leader and team player.
  9. Have experience in Children’s Ministry.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Simple IRA

Essential Beliefs

  • A firm commitment to the reliability and accuracy of the Bible. We firmly hold to the deity of Jesus and the sufficiency of His work on the cross.

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