Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a highly organized and passionate individual to serve as the Elementary Lead Pastor for Bethel Kids. The Elementary Lead Pastor provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all Elementary-aged environments within Bethel Kids. This role is responsible for cultivating a dynamic, Spirit-led culture where children encounter God, grow in their identity, and are equipped to live a supernatural lifestyle. This leader develops teams, oversees weekend services, and ensures alignment with Bethel’s core values and discipleship model.
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Job Requirements
Leadership & Oversight
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Elementary ministry environments, including weekend services and midweek initiatives
- Set vision and maintain a healthy, life-giving culture for Elementary teams and volunteers
- Ensure excellence, safety, and consistency across all Elementary classrooms and services
- Monitor and evaluate ministry effectiveness, making adjustments as needed Team Development
- Recruit, train, and develop Elementary team members and leaders
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and spiritual encouragement to volunteers and staff
- Foster a culture of honor, accountability, and growth within the team
Weekend Services & Experiences
- Partner with the Bethel Kids team to plan and lead engaging, Spirit-filled Elementary weekend services
- Help lead and develop worship experiences that are age-appropriate and Holy Spirit-centered
- Create opportunities for children to practice hearing God’s voice, prayer, and ministry
- Ensure services are both fun and spiritually impactful
Curriculum & Discipleship
- Develop and create supplemental materials, activations, and object lessons to support the core Bible curriculum
- Ensure teaching aligns with Bethel’s values of identity, encounter, and supernatural living
- Collaborate on resourcing other Kids Ministries with tools and curriculum that equip leaders in supernatural discipleship
- Help adapt curriculum for different learning styles and age groups
Events & Ministry Initiatives
- Plan and execute special events, seasonal programs, and ministry initiatives
- Collaborate with other branches and departments to create cohesive and impactful experiences
- Oversee logistics, communication, and volunteer coordination for events
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the broader Bethel Kids team to ensure alignment across all age groups
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents, volunteers, and staff
- Partner with families by equipping them to disciple their children at home
Minimum Qualifications
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus and alignment with Bethel Church’s core values
- Experience working with children in a ministry or educational setting
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills
- Ability to lead both strategically and relationally
- Comfortable working both independently and in a team setting
- Availability to work Sundays and occasional evenings or events as needed
- Ability to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in children’s ministry or elementary education
- Familiarity with supernatural ministry and Spirit-led environments
- Experience writing or developing curriculum or creative resources
- Worship leading experience or involvement in children’s worship ministry
- Strong relational instincts with both kids and adults
Benefits
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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HealthiestYou (TeleDoc: 24 hour doctor/prescription access)
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Wellness Resources
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)
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Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching
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Free Bethel Online Account (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)
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Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform
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20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore as well as discounts in the Bethel Music online store and Hebrews coffee shop
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Invitation to attend Select Conferences
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Opportunity to work with some of the most passionate lovers of Jesus in the world!