Lighthouse Toronto Church – Children’s Pastor 

The Lighthouse Toronto church (Lighthouse) is a vibrant, multicultural community of approximately 160 members, located in Scarborough ON, with a vision “to be a gospel-shaped community sent out by God to glorify and enjoy Him forever.”

We are looking to hire a children’s pastor/director who will operate out of Lighthouse’s vision with the help of the children’s ministry team. His/her primary responsibility is to provide leadership, vision, direction for the children’s ministry which will lay a foundation to shape our children to grow as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

Expectations

• Profess faith in the Lord God and spend regular time talking with Him and reading His Word.
• Continue to grow spiritually and professionally through reading, listening to training resources, taking classes and attending conferences and seminars.
• To personally pursue a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ and to set a Christlike example in words and actions for the children and adults.
• To fully engage in Lighthouse community
• Must adhere to our statement of faith

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree in ministry preferred
• 2+ years of experience in leading a thriving Children’s Ministry
• Strong strategic planner who thinks like a shepherd
• Strong leadership and volunteer management skills
• Someone who thrives in a team ministry
• Able to handle technology effectively and quickly
• Excellent communication skills
• Competent, light-hearted, and self-led
• Strong emotional quotient of self-awareness, empathy toward others, and open to direction and guidance

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the general organization and administration of the Children’s ministry at Lighthouse
• Preaching/teaching/leading Sunday school
• Oversee the Sunday schedule and format (for ages 3 to 6 grade)
• Recruit God loving, children loving, teachable and warm volunteers
• Select and tailor curriculum
• Equip the parents at Lighthouse to effectively minister to our children at home
• Provide ongoing training of volunteers
• Provide communication and connections to pastors, parents and children
• Oversee the curriculum and manage teams for VBS.
• Plan and manage the budget

Communication

• Participate in staff meetings, providing up-to-date information about the ministry.
• Keep the Senior Pastor thoroughly informed of accomplishments, concerns and future plans.
• Maintain excellent relationships and open communication with all staff.

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week)

How to Apply

• If you are interested, please send your resume to jshin@lighthousetoronto.ca