Director of Children's Ministry

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church is looking for a Director of Children’s Ministry. This person must have a passion for the Christian formation of children and will have the responsibility for WCPC’s ministry to children ages birth-5th grade. The Director of Children’s Ministry will be responsible for overseeing all of the children’s ministry to ensure a welcoming and smoothly operating, safe, and effective program that nurtures, supports and equips children and their families to be life-long disciples who know, love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. What you’ll be doing: Responsible for vibrant and dynamic ministries to children at WCPC by providing consistently excellent programming that children and parents will love and want to invite others into. Manage children’s Sunday School program(s) for 5th grade and below and other various midweek programs, activities and/or outreach events as appropriate. Maintains a firm grasp of the culture, strategy, and membership of WCPC with the ability to align programming, leaders, and volunteers with its mission and vision. Oversee curriculum selection and implementation for all Children’s Ministry programs. What you need to have: Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ; strong Biblical knowledge and Bible-centered values. Knowledgeable in child development and Christian formation with experience in Children’s Ministry. Strong administrative, leadership and relational skills. Experience in building, overseeing and developing both staff and volunteer ministry teams. Demonstrated leadership experience in a large, multifaceted church. Strong written and oral communicator.

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