THE CHRIST’S CHURCH CAMDEN STORY

CHRIST’S CHURCH CAMDEN

VISION & MISSION

VISION: To flip the spiritual climate of Camden County.

MISSION: To lead the disconnected and unfulfilled to live a full life in Jesus.

CORE VALUES

• FOR Jesus
• FOR Each Other
• FOR Camden

JOB SUMMARY

The Children’s Pastor/Director at Christ’s Church Camden is responsible for executing our mission with the next generation. You are not just managing a ministry; you are leading a movement to reach children and families who are disconnected from God and helping them discover the full life Jesus promised. You lead the team that aims to ensure every child who walks through our doors knows we are FOR them because Jesus is FOR them.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong leader with the ability to provide oversight across children’s ministry environments.
• Passionate about equipping parents and building strong partnerships with children and families.
• Committed to the spiritual formation of children and families.
• Attentive to safety, security, and policy oversight within children’s ministry environments.
• Developer of leaders who can provide staff development, mentorship, and encouragement.
• Able to build and strengthen volunteer and leadership pipelines.
• Systems-minded leader who can implement clear structures, processes, and ministry systems.
• Responsible steward who can provide budget oversight and manage ministry resources well.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• A combination of education and ministry experience that prepares them to lead with excellence.
• At least 3 years of experience leading leaders in some level or capacity of children’s ministry.
• Proven experience leading staff, developing volunteers, managing budgets, and overseeing ministry systems and environments.
• Proven experience establishing and executing systems and policies that foster safe, healthy, and effective ministry environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Cast Vision for the Christ’s Kids team through intentional and consistent discipleship, ensuring each volunteer, leader, and coach understands the “why” behind the “what.”
• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and accountability for the Christ’s Kids Preschool Director, Children’s Ministry Assistant, and key ministry leads.

Family Discipleship & Care

• Parent Partnership: Design and execute a communication strategy that equips parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of their homes.
• Milestone Management: Lead the process for Child Dedications and Children’s Baptisms, including parent interviews and resource distribution.
• Pastoral Care: Provide or coordinate care for families and volunteers during times of crisis or transition.

Systems & Administration

• Manage the Children’s Ministry budget and maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Rigorously enforce the Child Protection Policy, ensuring 100% compliance with background checks, safety training, and ratios.
• Oversee the use of Planning Center (scheduling), ProPresenter (presentation), and social media platforms.
  • Will be switching to Subsplash soon.

Vision Alignment

• For Jesus: Ensure that every environment we create points kids toward a relationship with Christ. This means prioritizing biblical accuracy, keeping the Gospel at the center of our teaching, and helping children understand how to live out their faith in their daily lives.
• For Each Other: Oversee a “Leadership Pipeline” where volunteers are personally known and spiritually fed. You are responsible for the spiritual health of the Christ’s Kids volunteer community.
• For Camden: Oversee high-visibility community bridges like Connect Camps and Preschool integration, ensuring we show compassion and dignity to every person in our county.

Mission Advancement: Leading the Disconnected

• Support the journey a family takes from a “For Camden” community contact (Connect Camps/Preschool/community services) to becoming fully engaged “For Jesus” disciples.
• Create Sunday environments so compelling that unfulfilled families feel a sense of belonging and hope.
• Ensure teaching that emphasizes salvation comes by grace through Jesus’ sacrifice, leading kids into a lifestyle of biblical authority.
• Oversee the Sunday morning experience to ensure high-energy, age-appropriate, and gospel-rich teaching.
• Manage curriculum (Elementary & Preschool) to ensure it is engaging and relevant.
• Direct production of weekly service elements and engaging content that extends ministry beyond Sunday.

CAMDEN COUNTY, GA

Nestled in the beautiful southeast corner of Georgia, Camden County offers a lifestyle marked by coastal beauty, community warmth, and deep-rooted connection. The area blends small-town charm with access to larger city amenities.

Families thrive in Camden County thanks to a strong school system, a close-knit community, and the presence of the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Residents enjoy rivers, islands, beaches, state parks, and the natural beauty of the Georgia coast. From the historic waterfront of St. Marys to the moss-draped oaks of Kingsland and the quiet charm of Woodbine, Camden County offers a peaceful yet active place to call home.

Camden County is a place where neighbors know one another, families can put down roots, and children can grow up with a true sense of belonging. For a Children’s Pastor/Director, it represents more than a beautiful place to live — it is a mission field filled with students and children who need a clear path to a full life in Jesus.