Job Title: Children’s Ministry Director

Salary: $36,000 or based on qualification

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
 

Job Summary:
Saint Paul Hmong Alliance Church is seeking a full-time 40 hours per week position for a Children’s Ministry Director. The individual must be passionate about guiding children (birth through 5th grade) and their families and leading a relational and vibrant ministry pointing children to Jesus Christ. This person will oversee weekly Bible-based programming, recruit and disciple volunteers, foster strong partnerships with parents, and coordinate engaging events that bring families together in faith and fun.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

Weekly Ministry Duties

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate, biblically sound lessons that engage children and point them to Jesus.

• Create a safe and fun environment for children during Sunday services and mid-week gatherings.

• Implement engaging worship, small group activities, and creative storytelling that capture kids’ attention and hearts.

• Attend weekly staff meetings to ensure constant collaboration opportunities and staff updates.

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, train, and equip a dynamic team of volunteers for all areas of Children’s Ministry.

• Build strong relationships with volunteers, providing encouragement, recognition, and spiritual support.

• Create leadership opportunities and a team culture rooted in service, joy, and discipleship making.

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Parent & Family Engagement

• Cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with parents as partners in their child’s spiritual growth.

• Communicate regularly with parents about what their children are learning and how they can apply it at home.

• Provide resources and workshops to empower parents to lead their children spiritually

 

Event Planning & Outreach

• Plan and lead fun, faith-filled events for children and families (e.g., Family Nights, VBS, seasonal celebrations).

• Coordinate outreach opportunities that invite new families and help children live out their faith.

• Collaborate with other ministry teams to integrate children into the life of the church.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.

• 2 years of experience working directly with children in a church or ministry setting.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Heart for discipleship and relationship-building with children, parents, and volunteers.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and church ministries.

• Must pass a background check.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in related field.

• Experience with curriculum selection or writing.

• Skills in event coordination, administration, or creative arts (music, drama)

• Bilingual abilities or experience with diverse communities.

 

Children’s Ministry Director position requires the applicant to be a Saint Paul Hmong Alliance Church member or become a member after accepting the position. Submit application to the lead pastor: xhtxawjriam@sphac.org or secretary Txawj Suav Thoj: shothao@yahoo.com

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Compensation Package:

• We offer full medical benefits.