CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Part-Time (15-20 Hours/Week) • Winchester, VA
"Love kids. Love Jesus. Lead a ministry that helps them know Him."
Do you light up when you're around children? Are you organized, dependable, and ready to lead a team well? Canvas Community Church is looking for a warm, capable Children's Ministry Coordinator to lead the week-to-week life of our C3 KIDS ministry.
This is a hands-on leadership role on a part-time schedule. You'll run our Sunday children's environments - preparing classrooms, recruiting and encouraging volunteers, coordinating curriculum, and making sure every child and family feels seen and welcomed. You won't do it alone: our pastoral team partners with you, providing vision, support, and oversight, and carrying the big-picture pieces like major outreach events and budget. It's a wonderful fit for a parent, student, educator, or ministry-minded servant who wants meaningful Kingdom leadership without a full-time commitment.
About Canvas Community Church
Canvas Community Church exists to invite real people with real lives into a Christ-centered community, and to cultivate God's Kingdom on earth by proclaiming Jesus clearly and obeying Him boldly. We are a Brethren congregation in Winchester, Virginia, gathering Sundays at 10:00 AM in person and online.
Our ministry is built around four core values:
- Gospel-Centered - We unite for the sake of the Gospel.
- Word-Focused - We rely on the living and written Word of God.
- Relationally-Driven - We prioritize real relationships and real Christ-centered community.
- Action-Oriented - We cultivate our spiritual gifts to serve others.
In C3 KIDS, our goal is to create an environment where kids want to come again and again - welcomed by dedicated, background-checked staff and volunteers who help them know, grow, and show the love of Jesus. We believe children are not only the future of the Church; they are an important part of the Church today.
What You'd Do
As Coordinator, you lead the weekly rhythm of C3 KIDS. You would:
- Prepare classrooms and gather supplies so everything is ready before families arrive
- Oversee smooth, secure child check-in and check-out each Sunday
- Recruit, schedule, and encourage a team of volunteers
- Select and prepare age-appropriate curriculum and lessons (with pastoral approval)
- Greet and care for kids, families, and volunteers with warmth and patience
- Keep rooms clean, stocked, organized, and safe
- Ensure background checks and child-safety procedures stay current
Who You Are
- A committed follower of Jesus with a growing, vibrant faith
- Warm and approachable - kids and parents feel at ease with you
- Organized and dependable - you follow through and sweat the details
- A natural encourager who enjoys leading and equipping volunteers
- In agreement with the mission, values, and statement of beliefs of Canvas Community Church
- 18 or older and able to pass a background check
Previous experience in children's ministry, childcare, or education is a plus.
Why Join Canvas?
- ✓ Meaningful Kingdom leadership on a flexible, part-time schedule
- ✓ A fun, encouraging team that genuinely enjoys serving together
- ✓ Coaching and support from our pastoral team, who share the load with you
- ✓ A healthy church rooted in authentic discipleship and community
Children's Ministry Director / Pastor
Full-Time • Winchester, VA
"Help the next generation know, grow, and show the love of Jesus."
Do you believe children's ministry is more than childcare? Are you passionate about helping kids develop an authentic faith that lasts well beyond Sunday morning?
Canvas Community Church is seeking a Christ-centered, energetic, and relational leader to guide and grow our Children's Ministry. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys building teams, and wants to make a lasting impact on children and families. Whether you're a recent graduate of a Christian university, an experienced children's ministry leader, an educator, or someone called into vocational ministry - we'd love to hear from you.
About Canvas Community Church
Canvas Community Church exists to invite real people with real lives into a Christ-centered community, and to cultivate God's Kingdom on earth by proclaiming Jesus clearly and obeying Him boldly. We are a Brethren congregation in Winchester, Virginia, gathering Sundays at 10:00 AM in person and online.
Our ministry is built around four core values:
- Gospel-Centered - We unite for the sake of the Gospel.
- Word-Focused - We rely on the living and written Word of God.
- Relationally-Driven - We prioritize real relationships.
In C3 KIDS Min, our goal is to create an environment where kids want to come again and again - welcomed by dedicated, background-checked staff and volunteers who help them know, grow, and show the love of Jesus. We believe children are not only the future of the Church; they are an important part of the Church today.
Position Summary
The Children's Ministry Director / Pastor provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all children's ministry environments from birth through elementary age. This leader partners with parents, recruits and develops volunteers, creates engaging discipleship experiences, and helps children take meaningful next steps in their relationship with Jesus. The ideal candidate is a team-builder, communicator, organizer, and spiritual leader who thrives in a collaborative church environment.
What You'll Do
Lead Children's Ministry
- Create engaging, age-appropriate ministry experiences from nursery through Big Kids
- Select, oversee, and implement curriculum
- Ensure all environments are safe, welcoming, and Gospel-focused
- Help children understand and apply biblical truth in everyday life
Invest in Families
- Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their children's lives
- Communicate regularly with families about events, discipleship, and serving opportunities
- Plan and support family-focused initiatives, community outreach events, and child dedication and baptism celebrations
Build & Develop Teams
- Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers
- Lead Children's Ministry leadership team meetings
- Supervise the Children's Ministry Coordinator
- Foster a healthy culture of servant leadership and teamwork
- Ensure background checks are current for all volunteers
Provide Ministry Leadership
- Participate in church leadership meetings and staff development
- Manage ministry resources, supplies, and budget
- Ensure compliance with all child safety and protection policies
- Collaborate with other ministry areas to support the church's overall mission
Shepherd Children Spiritually
- Pray consistently for children and families
- Encourage spiritual habits such as prayer, Bible engagement, and Scripture memory
- Help children understand the Gospel and respond to Jesus in age-appropriate ways
Who You Are
Spiritually
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a growing and vibrant faith
- Passionate about sharing the Gospel with children and families
- In full agreement with the beliefs, mission, and statement of faith of Canvas Community Church
- Committed to prayer, Scripture, and personal spiritual growth
Personally
- Relational and approachable - you take ministry seriously, but not yourself too much
- Organized and dependable - you get things done
- Positive and encouraging - you bring energy and enjoy a fun team
- Able to lead and inspire both children and adults
- Effective at recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers
Professionally (Preferred)
- Degree in Ministry, Christian Education, Elementary Education, Family Ministry, or a related field - equivalent ministry experience may be considered
- Experience in children's ministry, camps, Christian education, or family ministry
- Strong communication and leadership skills; volunteer-management experience a plus
We are willing to invest in the right candidate who demonstrates strong calling, character, and leadership potential.
Our Ideal Candidate
You may be a great fit if:
- ✓ You light up when talking about kids and discipleship.
- ✓ You enjoy developing volunteers and building teams.
- ✓ You can balance ministry vision with practical organization.
- ✓ You believe parents are partners in discipleship.
- ✓ You want to make an eternal impact through local church ministry.
Why Join Canvas?
- Meaningful Kingdom impact shaping the spiritual lives of children and families
- Coaching, encouragement, and room to grow as a ministry leader
- A team that genuinely enjoys doing ministry together
- Freedom to bring creativity and fresh ideas while rooted in biblical truth
- A healthy church committed to authentic discipleship, community, and Kingdom growth
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Our Mission & Vision:
MISSION
Inviting real people with real lives into a Christ-Centered community.
VISION
Cultivating God's Kingdom on Earth by proclaiming Jesus clearly and obeying Jesus boldly.
Our Core Practices, or Values:
1. GOSPEL-CENTERED
We unite for the sake of the Gospel.
2. WORD-FOCUSED
We rely on the Living and Written Word of God.
3. RELATIONALLY-DRIVEN
We prioritize real relationships.
4. ACTION-ORIENTED
We cultivate our Spiritual Gifts to serve others.