Radiant Kids Pastor - Portage

Department: Kids
Reports to: Location Pastor
Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Job Summary:
The Radiant Kids Pastor provides spiritual leadership and oversight to kids aged 6 weeks through 4th grade, fulfilling Radiant Church’s mission of partnering with families to raise up kids to become Radiant Disciple of Jesus Christ.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
● Yes

Faith-based Requirements:
● A personal relationship with Jesus Christ that results in a life lived in obedience to the will of God as described in the Word of God, evident by spiritual fruit and the desire to grow in the Lord
● Support the works of the ministry of Radiant Church
● Beliefs consistent with Radiant Church’s Statement of Faith
● Willing to become, if not already, a member of Radiant Church within 6 months of employment
● Demonstrate a commitment to handling conflict Biblically, following principles in Matthew 18

Duties/Responsibilities:
● Support the Location Pastor by pastoring and the discipleship of the Location
● Attend weekly staff prayer and staff meetings
● Work collaboratively with other location Kid’s teams and central Staff to implement Radiant Church’s vision for ministry to the kids ages 6 weeks to 5th grade
● Oversee Location Kids Ministry culture, vision, environments, programs, curriculum, activities, and discipleship
● Connects outside the church with parents and families to build and sustain impactful relationships
● Creates, plan and implements strategy to partner with parents in disciplining their children
● Build, equip and empower strong serving teams
● Oversee the scheduling, recruiting, and onboarding of the new serving team members
● Lead your team members to create environments, activities and programming for each age group, as well as for kids with special needs, that

will facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth
● Proactively seek out learning from others who have excellence in kids ministry. Leaders are learners Oversee the coordination of equipment and facilities Kids ministry needs
● Oversee Location child dedications
● Develop and implement Child Safety policies for Radiant Kids
● Effectively manage and steward the ministry budget(s)
● Approve all Kids ministry programs, curriculum and activities
● Attend the Location Be Radiant Classes
● Other duties as assigned

General Pastoral Job Responsibilities:
● Support the vision and leadership of Radiant Church
● Equip people to do the work of the ministry
● Serves within the pastoral on-call rotation, which includes, but not limited to hospital visits, benevolence and involving your ministry influence
● Provide the following, but not limited to pastoral care for church members, baptisms, communion, and teaching
● Conduct weddings and life celebrations/funerals, providing appropriate preparation and support
● Continue personal growth through spiritual disciplines and study

Required Skills/Abilities:
● Strong leadership skills with a proven track record
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Able to adapt under pressure and to quickly and creatively handle problems as they arise with a positive attitude
● Self starter who takes initiative
● Excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills
● Proficient in meeting task deadlines and project timeline requirements
● Attention to detail with an eye for excellence
● Respond in a timely manner (within 24 hours) to all ministry related inquiries
● Able to delegate tasks
● Mac OS experience preferred but not required
● Valid driver's license required

Education and Experience:
● High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related work experience
● Associates degree preferred

Physical Requirements:
● Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
● Must be able to remain standing/sitting for long periods of time
● Must be able to bend and twist at the waist