CT Kids Elementary Pastor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised: 12-2021

JOB TITLE: CT Kids Elementary Pastor LOCATION: Argyle Campus

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time STATUS: Non-exempt

MINISTRY: CT Kids MANAGER: Kids Operations Pastor &

Team Lead

GENERAL WORK WEEK: Sunday – Thursday (in-office position)

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

The Kids Elementary Pastor position will directly report to the Kids Operations Pastor & Team Lead and support the day to day needs in CT Kids as well as Sunday morning service needs. This role is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the elementary area for CT Kids. The Elementary Pastor is committed to leading in children’s ministry and partnering with the Kids Ministry Team as a whole for the success of kids, Serve Team (volunteers) and families.

STAFF CULTURE:

Culture is critical to the success of Cross Timbers and its employees. We define our culture in this way. “The environment we create by how we work and how we work with each other”. We continually strive for a high output, happy and healthy team; H3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-3-years’ experience in kids’ ministry
• Experience with Planning Center is a plus
• Experience with Elementary age children understanding their spiritual, social, emotional, and physical developmental needs.
• Experience with special needs and special behavior needs is a plus
• Outgoing and approachable; able to connect well with kids and parents
• Experience in recruiting and leading a Serve Team (volunteers)
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Willing and open to change, be flexible in a variety of situations
• A team player giving and receiving input, willing to compromise & cooperate
• Exhibit clear and effective verbal and non-verbal communications skills
• Able to develop people and systems to optimize growth and effectiveness
• Forward thinker who assumes responsibility and takes initiative
• Must possess a genuine humility and work well in the context of a team
• Clearance of a criminal background check

PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Cross Timbers Church pastor exhibits the heart to pray for, provide spiritual guidance, encourage and lead people to Christ. The church qualifies and commissions a pastor as an individual who has been given the responsibility and or authority to administer in full or in part the following:

• Biblical Teaching to the congregation or sub-part of the congregation (i.e. kids; students; college, financial freedom)
• Lead or have oversight of a church ministry, program or department
• Perform religious/spiritual functions of the church
• Baptisms
• Weddings
• Funerals/memorial services
• Pastoral (not licensed) counsel

A Cross Timbers Church pastor will become a part of the Pastor On-Call rotation cycle which helps the organization accomplish and meet the needs of various pastoral aspects in the life and ministry of the church.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the Elementary area for CT Kids
• Be versed in the Orange Strategy and be able to utilize curriculum and able to passionately cast vision
• Train, equip, develop, and retain effective Serve Team (volunteers) as storytellers, worship team, media team and other needed leader roles for dynamic programming
• Provide input, feedback about ministry environments, curriculum and programming when needed
• Ensure that materials and curriculum are supplied and available for leaders
• Facilitate baptism discussions, answer inquiries and other baptism needs
• Provides weekly communication with Serve Team gathering feedback, providing support, and communicating upcoming ministry specifics.
• Collaborate with the CT Kids ministry team to design and implement a healthy Serve Team structure.
• Creatively recognize and appreciate Serve Team throughout the year (birthday, anniversary, ministry successes, etc.)
• Distribute policy and procedure of kid’s ministry to Serve Team and ensure all is properly executed
• Ensure that Playlister, materials and curriculum are supplied and available for leaders
• Participate with the campus ministry team in necessary meetings.
• Participate in the planning, administration, and execution of Family Initiatives (Resource Wall, Baptism Class, CT Kids Summer Nights, and other events) as needed.
• Participate in the planning, administration and execution of CT Kids events executed at the campus level.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Manager

WORK HOURS:

• The hours of work may vary within the 7:00 am – 7:00 pm work-window on a general basis. The established work week is Sunday through Saturday for payroll purposes and is based upon a 40-hour work week. Full-time staff work weeks are categorized by position as Monday – Friday or Sunday–Thursday. This role may be approved for a flex schedule (remote and in-office work locations).
• The hours listed below are generalized work hours and may or may not be done in the office depending on the needs of the position and approval of the manager on any given day. Employees must understand that ministry does not always fall within a normal schedule and working outside of that schedule can periodically including weekends, evenings and holidays for CT sponsored events that are essential (required). Additional hours outside the normal scope of the role such as these will be coordinated with the manager and may be accommodated with comp time and/or a temporary adjustment to the normal schedule.
• General Hours - This generalized schedule allows for the flexibility needed to fulfill a 40-hour work week in a ministry environment. The expectation of a full-time employee is always 40 hours of work.
• Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (hours will vary by need for Argyle Campus)
• Sunday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. (hours will vary by need for the Hope Center)
• All full-time employees are required to attend essential staff meetings/functions. All employees will have various essential (required) workdays such as Christmas and Easter services and possibly the week leading up to each holiday or surrounding other essential functions/events. The essential dates may vary for each ministry area. The schedule for these services or other special events (in-person or digital) can vary according to the needs and the yearly calendar as determined by Leadership. Vacation and personal time should not be scheduled during those times. Any exceptions or requests to be absent other than illness must be approved by the manager and/or Human Resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires bending, stooping, and stretching to file, and occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. Work is generally performed indoors but may involve limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their manager.

The employment relationship remains subject to the employment at will doctrine in the State of Texas, meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice If you are in agreement with the above, please sign and return this document to Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays

Work Location: One location