Ministry to Children

• Provide spiritual and organizational leadership for Sunday morning Kids Ministry (nursery–5th grade) at both locations.

• Develop and oversee curriculum, teaching, and environments that are joyful, biblically grounded, age-appropriate, and engaging.

• Recruit, train, and shepherd a team of volunteers who serve in Kids Ministry.

• Ensure that all environments are safe, welcoming, and in compliance with child protection policies.

• Collaborate with worship and tech teams to integrate kids into the larger worshipping life of the church.

Ministry to Families

• Cultivate strong relationships with parents and caregivers.

• Equip parents to be the primary spiritual influence in their children’s lives through workshops, resources, and support.

• Provide pastoral care for families in times of transition, challenge, or crisis.

• Offer family-focused events and opportunities that foster connection, community, and spiritual growth. (e.g. summer camps, family worship Sundays, seasonal celebrations).

Leadership and Integration

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to overall church vision and strategy.

• Collaborate with staff and ministry leads to ensure consistency and care across both sites.

• Occasionally preach on Sundays, offering a family ministry perspective to the broader congregation.

• Collaborate with other ministry leaders to ensure seamless transitions from Kids to Student Ministries and beyond.

• You get fired up and smile at the thought of kids coming to church!

• You know that “Orange” is more than a type of fruit.

• You enjoy identifying, developing, and releasing volunteer leaders.

• You love helping people get connected into community.

• Cultural and contextual complexity excite you. (Easy bores you.)

• You are comfortable both leading and following.

• You want to be a part of a healthy team together on a mission.

• You are experienced with and excited by a ethnic and socio-economic diversity.

• An authentic, active walk with Christ that fuels compassionate ministry

• A love for local church ministry

• A self-starter with a high level of energy and enthusiasm

• Ability to think big picture and strategy without losing sight of details

• Team player demonstrating humility, and strong interpersonal skills

• A desire to learn and grow as a leader

• Alignment with Hillside's core beliefs and mission.

• Experience and ability to successfully lead, recruit, develop, motivate, train, encourage, and challenge a team.

• Conducts life with the utmost integrity in all situations.

• Able to keep calm under pressure and respond in a measured way in stressful situations.

• Proven organizational and administrative skills.

• 5+ years ministry leadership experience on a church staff with similar responsibilities

• Firm grasp of childhood development and healthy parenting principles.

• Proven ability to effectively recruit and lead staff and volunteer ministry teams to accomplish goals

• Proven ability to articulate the Christian faith, particularly the Gospel, to different age groups.

• Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Tech savvy - Well versed in Mac and cloud based programs

• Seminary degree or comparable ministry experience.

Reporting

• The  Pastor to Kids and Families will report to the Lead Pastor.

Compensation

• Information on compensation will be discussed early in the application process. We believe in investing in our staff. We also recognize this is one of the most expensive places in the country to live. With that in mind we have set compensation for this position to meet the needs of family. Compensation will include a base salary, housing, health and dental insurance for the pastor and immediate family, paid time off as well as retirement contributions.