Children’s Pastor

Steele Heights Baptist Church
Job Title: Full-Time Children’s Pastor
Location: 5812 149 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
Earliest Start Date: June 30, 2025
About Us: Steele Heights Baptist Church is a dynamic, growing church committed to
impacting our community through Christ-centered worship, service and outreach. As we
continue to expand, we are looking for a passionate, creative, and dedicated Children’s
Pastor to lead and develop our children’s ministry. Our mission is to inspire and equip
children to follow Jesus and grow in their faith in a safe, nurturing, and engaging
environment.
Position Overview: The Children’s Pastor will oversee and develop a comprehensive
ministry for children ages (0-12 years), providing a fun, engaging, and biblically sound
environment that fosters spiritual growth. The individual will partner with parents,
volunteers, and sta􀆯 to create an atmosphere where children are encouraged to discover
and deepen their relationship with Christ.
Key Responsibilities:
 Lead and Develop Children’s Ministry Programs: Plan and implement ageappropriate
Bible based curriculum, activities, and events that engage children and
foster spiritual growth.
 Volunteer Recruitment & Training: Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to serve in
children’s ministry, ensuring they understand child safety policies and biblical
teaching methods.
 Parental Partnership: Communicate with parents to encourage their involvement in
their child’s spiritual development, o􀆯ering resources and support.
 Ministry Growth and Outreach: Develop creative strategies to engage new families,
reach the community, and expand the ministry to meet the needs of a growing
church.
 Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead a team of volunteers and sta􀆯, working
collaboratively with the church leadership to align children’s ministry goals with the
overall vision and purpose of the church.
 Safety And Security: Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all children,
ensuring that all safety policies and child protection protocols are followed.
 Special Events & Activities: Plan and execute special events such as camps, holiday
celebrations, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:
 A passionate and committed follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for children and
their spiritual growth.
 Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers and
children.
 Creative, organized, and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to plan and
execute events and programs.
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to connect
with children, parents, and church sta􀆯.
 Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
 Background check and child protection training required.
Education & Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree in Children’s, Family or Next Gen Ministry, or related field.
 Relevant children’s ministry experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Compensation:
 Salary: Full-time, competitive, with health benefits.
 Paid Time o􀆯: 3 weeks.
To Apply: Please submit the following to antoinette@shbc.ca: your resume, 3 references,
and a cover letter detailing your ministry experience and vision for Children’s ministry.

Application deadline is May 31, 2025.