Staff Position Description

CHILDREN’S PASTOR 2025

Planted in 1997, in Vancouver, WA, we’re a contemporary, evangelical church whose mission is to

see people transformed by Jesus as we proclaim the gospel with our words and our lives. We’re

ordinary people who have fallen in love with Jesus and want our friends and neighbors to know

Him too. We’re in a season of growth and our Children’s Pastor of 4+ years is resigning to spend

more time with her family, so we’re looking for a new Children’s Pastor who loves and lives with

Jesus, and is called to join us in fulfilling our mission.

JOB SUMMARY

This is the perfect role for someone who is passionate about people and has the leadership and

organizational skills to mobilize others to build the church. You’ll mobilize and lead teams to

disciple and care for our preschoolers and grade school children. You’ll also be part of our

Leadership Team (see Organizational Chart below).

CORE TASKS

1. Weekend Gatherings (2) — lesson plans, distribute to teachers, prepare needed

materials and organize the classrooms for the weekend; team meetings; connect with

volunteers and families on weekends; fill in as needed

2. Mobilize and Train Volunteers — recruit volunteers to staff the pre-school and K-5

classrooms every Weekend, training and caring for those volunteers

3. Kids Camp / Christmas Musical — ensure these events happen and are effective,

whether through delegation or direct leadership

4. 5. 6. 7. Administration — volunteer schedules, update student check-in sheets and name tags.

Curriculum and Supplies — selecting and purchasing as needed

Budget — establish and oversee the budget for the children’s ministry

Leadership Team — this leadership role includes membership of the Eastpark Church

Leadership Team. This involves attending and participating in the monthly meetings.

8. Staff — attend and participate in church staff meetings and initiatives

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• Godly Character — an authentic personal relationship with Jesus that influences and

determines how you live and how you lead

• Leadership — a true servant hearted leader who ensures the ministries under your

leadership are well led, and necessary strategic changes are made to ensure they’re

contributing to our mission, and growing to their full potential

• Team Work — to work in humble partnership with other leaders and the Lead Pastor

• Volunteer Mobilization — to recruit and lead church members to serve and lead by

identifying, resourcing, empowering, encouraging and caring for them• Teaching — the ability to teach regularly at an appropriate level for students and young

adults, and occasionally our whole church family

• Personal — to be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, initiative, integrity, highly

organized, with great follow up and follow through, and an optimistic approach to life

• Personal Development — to ensure you grow in your leadership and relationship with

Jesus

• Administrative skills — sufficient to prepare and oversee a ministry budget

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 30 hour part-time position, with flexible and negotiable hours and the potential to

increase as the church grows, with an expense account, and reporting to the lead pastor as per

the Eastpark Church employee handbook.

STAFF PHILOSOPHY

• Purpose and Mission – Our purpose in everything we do at Eastpark is to glorify God (1

Cor 10:31). The Mission of Eastpark Church is to see people transformed by Jesus as

we proclaim the gospel with our words and our lives. Every staff appointment is made for

that reason and with that focus.

• Principle of Work – all work is spiritual when done as worship to God. ‘Church work’ is

not more ‘spiritual’. The primary philosophy of staffing is to mobilize and nurture the gifts

and abilities of others (Rom 12:1; 1 Cor 10:31; Eph 4:11-12)

• Perspective – Jesus is the hope of the world so we take the opportunity to serve Christ

in the church very seriously. We are committed to doing everything diligently, in a

manner and style that is contemporary and relevant, to a standard of excellence that

honors Him (1 Cor 10:31)

• Job Satisfaction – we are committed to being an excellent employer committed to best

practices and to providing a healthy, satisfying and encouraging work environment where

each staff member shares responsibility for the morale and relationships in the office (1

Pet 2:12)

• Attitude – God gives us the strength to do whatever he wants done, so we are

committed to having a positive ‘can-do’ attitude (Phi 4:13)

• Fun – God loves laughter and celebration. Our goal is for the staff culture to reflect

God’s character and personality, so we will be relaxed, have fun, and celebrate the

successes he gives us (Ps 126; Lu 15:10,22-25)

• Team Work – the staff work together to promote and reinforce the leadership culture and

climate at Eastpark Church. We must be good team players, committed to each other

and to working together to achieve the overall vision (Rom 12:4-6a; 1 Cor 3:5-9; 1 Cor

12:4-7; Eph 4:11-13)

TO APPLY

Email lois.zirbel@eastpark.org your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and why

you believe God is calling you to this role in our church. Include at least 3 references and links to

2 online examples of your teaching. This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period.

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