Children’s Ministry Pastor

Overview

Children’s Ministry Pastor (Full-Time 40 hours per week)

Position Description

The Toronto Christian Community Church is a multilingual church (English, Cantonese, Mandarin), celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, and is a member of ACEM (Association of Christian Evangelical Ministries). Currently, it holds holistic ministries with services at 100 Acadia Ave and 105 Gibson Centre for outreach. The Children’s Ministry Pastor will oversee weekly Sunday school operations, children’s fellowship programs, day camps, and children’s mission programs. Candidates for the position will have demonstrated direct experience working with children of various ages, from Newborn to Grade 8, in a church environment, fostering the growth of missional disciples of Jesus Christ and impacting the world with compassion and reconciliation.

 

Key Responsibilities

This leader will have the capacity to:      .

●        Strategize the ministry in collaboration with all three congregations, under the supervision of the Senior Pastor to fulfill mission statement of TCCC

●        Lead and develop the children’s ministry’s team of teachers and helpers

●        Equip children to grow in their faith and encounter God’s transforming presence

●        Liaise with the parents of the children involved in TCCC.

 

Teaching and Curriculum:

●        Oversee/facilitate weekly Sunday school operations and coordinate children’s programs during worship services

●        Prepare a yearly teaching roster for Sunday school

●        Regularly teach Christian education classes

●        Select, organize and prepare curriculum before the beginning of Sunday school year

●        Prepare, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children

●        Recruit, train, mentor and equip teachers, helpers, and volunteers, providing opportunities for their spiritual growth and skills development.

●        Plan and organize special events and activities for children throughout the year

●        Collaborate with other ministry leaders to ensure alignment and integration of children’s ministry within the overall church vision

 

Ministry Programs:

●        Oversee children ministry programs:

●        Sunday School,

●        Awana Ministry,

●        Children Fellowships,

●        Annual events (Summer Day Camps, ACEM Children’s Mission Program, Family Fun Fair)

 

●        Coordinate/supervise/support the various children’s programs

●        Event Planning and Coordination: Plan and execute engaging events, outings, and projects that appeal to children’s interests and passions.

●        Coordinate logistics and recruit volunteers

●        Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants

 

Pastoral care

●        Build meaningful relationships with children and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the church.

●        Build relationships with parents and caregivers, providing resources and support for their children’s spiritual growth

●        Collaborate with other church ministries to create opportunities for intergenerational connections and support.

 

Other Responsibilities:

●        Manage administrative activities for the ministry

●        Attend and lead Children’s Ministry (CM) committee meetings.

●        Attend pastoral meetings.

●        Actively contribute to the growth and development of the pastoral team through pastoral meetings, pastoral retreats, staff meetings, vision meetings, etc.

●        Cooperate and assist in all church-wide events / programs.

●        Prepare budgets, bulletin announcements, etc.

●        Liaise with other churches on children’s ministry initiatives

 

Experience, Skills and Abilities and Personal Characteristics

 

●        A dedicated follower of Jesus Christ and a firm commitment to the vision and mission of Toronto Christian Community Church

●        Possesses an MDiv, or its equivalent from an evangelical seminary

●        Passionate about children’s spiritual formation

●        Fluency in English is mandatory

●        Proficiency in either Cantonese or Mandarin is required

●        Cultural awareness in a multilingual church setting

●        Supporting the church in its ministries and fostering positive relationships with the church community and the public

●        Strong values with a growth mindset and energetic attitude

●        Self-motivated, proactive, willing to take responsibility for actions and work

●        Direct experience in church ministry working with children would be beneficial

 

Interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed resume outlining their qualifications and experience to:

 

Human Resources

Toronto Christian Community Church

100 Acadia Ave, Markham, L3R 5A2

Email: hradmin@tccc.ca

Webpage: www.tccc.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.