Job Description

Director of Children's Ministry: Cornerstone-Brighton, MI

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Job Description:

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SCOPE OF POSITION: This full-time Children's Ministry Director is responsible for all aspects of spiritual growth and development of children ranging in age from infants through fifth grade.

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What Success Looks Like: Under your leadership kids are excited to learn about Jesus and the parents are excited about what their kids are learning.

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

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- Driven first by a love for Jesus, children, families and living a life marked by the Gospel
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- Gifted leadership and communication skills
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- Highly relational (inviting, caring, and personable)
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- Disciplined, innovative and creative
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- Able to be highly engaging and energetic as a leader
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- Ability to develop a team-oriented culture through training, and mentoring
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- Experienced in leading ministries that reach 200+ children
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- Able to manage workflows and details associated with Kid's Ministry and special events
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- Committed to, and doctrinally aligned with, the church's Mission, Vision, Values
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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- Oversee and Direct all Cornerstone Kids ministry environments including:n n
- Sunday Nursery (Infant – 5 yrs old)
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- Sunday Elementary (K-5 th )
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- Wednesday night Kingdom Seekers (Infant-5 th )
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- Kids Buddy Program (special needs ministry)
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- Function as both a director of children's ministry and the face of the ministry to kids and parents
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- Collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor and Leadership Team to plan and facilitate special events
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- Provide leadership to the Kid's Ministry Coordinators and volunteers via staff development
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- Partner with Ministry Coordinators to evaluate the structure & design of program components and provide optimal programming for children
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- Analyze,



propose and implement a healthy and effective children's ministry and family events (VBS, camps, and outreach events)
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- Discover ways to partner with Cornerstone Christian School's programming & families
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- Recruit, hire, train & direct all Kid's Ministry positions from coordinators to volunteers
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- Equip parents to be involved in the spiritual formation of their child
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- Build a family culture that is continually attracting current kids and families
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- Provide oversight to part-time children's ministry coordinators
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OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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- Weekly check-ins and monthly meetings with children's ministry coordinators
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- Oversee entire operational process for children ministry (approve staff hours and development)
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- Develop a strategic plan in alignment with the overall church mission, vision, and core values
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- Develop current staff allowing them to grow in their God-given potential
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- Regularly communicate with parents
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- Manage budget and plan events one year in advance
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- Competitive salary based on education, experience, and proven track record
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- Excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
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Educational requirements:

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- Bachelor's degree in education or children's ministry preferred. Experience in Children's Ministry leadership may replace educational requirements
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Position Qualifications:

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See job description

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Application Deadline

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08/28/2026

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Job Type:

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Full Time

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Salary Range:

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$35k-$44k

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General Information

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Church/Organization Name

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Cornerstone-Brighton, MI

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Contact Name & Contact Info

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(810) 227-9411

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[email protected]

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Church

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Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

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City, State

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Brighton, MI

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Description of Organization

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Cornerstone is an Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton Michigan. Our congregation is 40 years old. Our Sunday worship attendance is 1,000-1,200. We also have a K-8 Christian School.

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📌 Director of Children's Ministry: Cornerstone-Brighton, MI
🏢 Reformed Theological Seminary
📍 Brighton