Interim Kids Pastor/Director

Categories: Kids Ministry, Family Ministry, Team Leadership, Discipleship
Denomination: Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church Size: 2,000+
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time (Interim Leave Coverage)
Location: Bayview Glen Church, 300 Steeles Avenue East, Thornhill, Ontario

Reports to: Family Pastor
Directly Supervises: Bayview Kids Coordinators, residents, seasonal staff, and other assigned Kids Ministry staff
Works Closely With: Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministries, Creative Communications, and Bayview Kids SERVE Team Leadership

Work Schedule: Sundays and Monday through Thursday, with flexibility for occasional evening services and special events.

Employment Duration: This is a temporary appointment intended to provide leadership coverage during an existing employee's leave of absence. The anticipated duration and terms of employment will be discussed during recruitment and confirmed in the written employment agreement.

Position Summary

At Bayview Glen Church, we believe that every child matters to God and that the church plays an important role in partnering with families to raise up the next generation of Christ-followers.

We are seeking a spiritually mature, relational, and experienced ministry leader to serve as our Interim Kids Pastor/Director, providing leadership, care, and direction for Bayview Kids (birth to Grade 5).

Reporting to the Family Pastor, the Interim Kids Pastor/Director will oversee the daily operations of Kids Ministry, lead and develop staff and SERVE Teams (volunteers), and ensure children experience safe, engaging, and Christ-centred environments where they can grow in their faith.

This individual will play an important role in maintaining ministry continuity, strengthening volunteer leadership, supporting families, and providing consistent direction throughout the interim period. They will oversee Bayview Kids at our main campus while collaborating with campus ministry leaders to support alignment in children's discipleship, ministry practices, and resources across Bayview.

Working alongside the Family Ministry team, the Interim Pastor/Director will help equip parents as primary spiritual leaders in their homes and contribute to Bayview's broader vision of raising up the next generation of Christ-followers.

Candidate Profile

Skills and Capabilities
The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Demonstrates a growing and mature Christian faith, a strong knowledge of Scripture, and a commitment to Bayview Glen Church's mission, vision, and values.

• Has a heart for children and families, with a passion for helping the next generation know, love, and follow Jesus.

• Is a relational, compassionate, and emotionally mature leader who builds trust, encourages others, and fosters a healthy, collaborative ministry culture.

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills, with the ability to recruit, develop, equip, and empower staff and SERVE Team members.

• Is organized, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a dynamic ministry environment.

• Is comfortable stepping into an established ministry, providing stability and direction while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Demonstrates pastoral sensitivity, discretion, and a commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environments for children of all backgrounds and abilities.

• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively, with a servant-hearted approach to leadership and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications and Education

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating children's ministry, family ministry, or a comparable ministry environment.

• Experience supervising staff, developing leaders, and overseeing volunteer teams.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in ministry programming, curriculum planning, event coordination, and administrative oversight.

• Experience managing ministry budgets, resources, and operational priorities.

• Proficiency with digital tools and church management systems. Experience with Rock RMS and Google Workspace is an asset.

• Knowledge of child safeguarding practices, volunteer screening, and abuse prevention standards, including Plan to Protect or equivalent training.

• A bachelor's degree in theology, Christian education, ministry leadership, education, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent ministry experience and training will be considered.

• Three or more years of relevant children's or family ministry experience, including previous supervisory responsibilities, is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Kids Ministry Leadership and Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight for Bayview Kids (birth to Grade 5), including weekly Sunday ministries, additional worship services, and ministry programs.

• Ensure all Kids Ministry environments are Christ-centred, safe, engaging, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate.

• Oversee weekly ministry planning, including curriculum, teaching resources, volunteer coordination, room preparation, and service execution.

• Guide the development and implementation of age-appropriate biblical curriculum and creative teaching experiences that support children's spiritual formation.

• Maintain continuity of established ministry programs and priorities, identifying opportunities to strengthen systems, processes, and ministry effectiveness in collaboration with the Family Pastor.

• Provide leadership and support for special services and events, including Good Friday, Christmas Eve, camps, family nights, and other Kids Ministry initiatives as assigned.

Staff and SERVE Team Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to Bayview Kids Coordinators, residents, seasonal staff, and other assigned Kids Ministry staff.

• Recruit, train, equip, and develop Bayview Kids SERVE Team members and volunteer leaders.

• Oversee volunteer scheduling, communication, training, and leadership development to support effective ministry operations.

• Strengthen Bayview Kids' multi-layered volunteer leadership structure by identifying emerging leaders and equipping them to take meaningful responsibility within the ministry.

• Foster a healthy ministry culture characterized by care, collaboration, accountability, encouragement, and appreciation.

• Work with the Family Ministry team to provide ongoing volunteer training, spiritual encouragement, and development opportunities.

Child Safety and Ministry Standards

• Ensure Bayview Kids operates in accordance with Bayview Glen Church's child protection policies and applicable safeguarding procedures.

• Oversee compliance with volunteer screening, abuse prevention training, supervision requirements, secure check-in/check-out procedures, and relevant safety protocols.

• Respond appropriately to incidents, safety concerns, and sensitive situations, following established reporting and escalation procedures and applicable legal reporting obligations.

• Work collaboratively with ministry leaders and SERVE Teams to maintain safe, accessible, and welcoming environments for all children and families.

Family Discipleship and Pastoral Care

• Partner with parents and caregivers to encourage and equip them in their role as primary spiritual leaders in their children's lives.

• Collaborate with Family Ministry leadership to support discipleship milestones, family events, and opportunities for spiritual growth.

• Provide appropriate pastoral care, encouragement, and support to children, parents, staff, and volunteers, referring complex matters to the Family Pastor or other designated care professionals as appropriate.

• Work alongside the Youth Pastor to support meaningful transitions from Bayview Kids to Youth Ministry and contribute to an aligned discipleship pathway for children and students.

Ministry Collaboration and Administration

• Collaborate with the Family Pastor and broader ministry team to implement Bayview's Family Ministry vision and priorities.

• Support campus Kids Ministry leaders in maintaining consistency in ministry practices, resources, child safety standards, and discipleship approaches.

• Oversee Kids Ministry budgets, expenditures, resources, and operational planning in alignment with approved ministry priorities.

• Collaborate with Creative Communications to ensure effective and timely communication with families, volunteers, and the broader church community.

• Participate in staff meetings, prayer gatherings, Family Ministry meetings, and other relevant ministry activities.

• Maintain accurate ministry records, protect confidential information, and provide regular ministry updates to the Family Pastor.

• Support transition planning, ministry documentation, and the continuity of leadership as needed throughout and at the conclusion of the interim appointment.

• Perform other reasonably related ministry responsibilities as assigned.

Church Overview

Our Mission
We work together so that everyone, everywhere, can experience God's love and our created purpose in Jesus.

Our Vision
Our prayer is that God would shape Bayview Glen Church into a people who are called to go. As we respond to His call to go deep, go reach, and go lead, we believe God will transform lives, renew our city, and advance the gospel to the nations.

About Bayview Glen Church
With deep roots in a rich, Christ-honouring history, Bayview Glen Church has grown into a thriving, multi-ethnic, and Christ-centered community located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area.

We aim to create environments where God alone is the focus, people connect in authentic relationships, and individuals develop into mature Christ-followers.

Application Information
We invite experienced ministry leaders who are passionate about investing in the next generation and supporting children and families in their journey of faith to apply.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Bayview Glen Church does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, a Vulnerable Sector Check, and completion of Bayview Glen Church's applicable child protection and screening requirements.

Bayview Glen Church is committed to an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.