Family Pastor - Canvas Church

non – denominational

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 239

Meet Canvas Church

Canvas exists to point creatives to their Creator, that they would become fully alive followers of Jesus. We are a church rooted in the heart of San Francisco, passionate about helping people follow Jesus in a progressive, post-secular city context. The Family Ministries Pastor plays a critical role in shaping the spiritual formation of the next generation and equipping families to grow together in faith.

Mission

The Church isn’t a building—it’s people. We’re called to live like Jesus in everyday life: loving our neighbors, serving our city, and bringing hope wherever we go. We exist to help people take real steps toward faith and wholeness, creating a community where all people are not only welcomed, but fully included and invited to participate in the life of the Church.

About the Family Pastor

The Family Ministries Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Canvas Kids and Canvas Students (birth–12th grade). This role is responsible for building healthy, scalable ministries that form kids and students spiritually while galvanizing families around a shared vision of life with Jesus.

The Family Pastor’s responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

•  Recruit, train, and develop leaders across all kids and student ministries.

• Create and communicate a clear, compelling vision for family ministry.

• Oversee all Canvas Kids and Canvas Students programming.

• Galvanize the family community of Canvas to grow and do life together.

• Collaborate with the Canvas staff team to advance the overall vision of Canvas.

• What you bring

  The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Family Pastor:

  Education and Experience

  • High school diploma.

  • Ordination not required.

  • 3 -5 years of experience in family and/or student ministry.

  • Experience building and leading volunteer teams.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to build scalable systems.

  • Experience in a large city context.

  • Organized, proactive, and adaptable.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Communication

  • Team Building

  • Volunteer Management

  • Systems Development

  • Working in a progressive/post-Christian context

  • Familiarity with Planning Center, Google Drive, Canva, and AI tools

  • Ability to teach occasionally for Sunday gatherings

  • Social media fluency

  Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

  • A passionate and unified volunteer team

  • Leaders raised through the Canvas Leadership Pipeline

  • Strong community among families

  • Kids and students growing in their faith

  • Replicable ministry infrastructure

  • Growing relationship with Jesus

  • Contagious passion and joy

  • Self-starter and risk-taker

  • Team-oriented

  • Constant learner

  • Passion for big city ministry and a heart specifically for San Francisco culture.

  • What it’s like to live in San Francisco, CA

    Living in San Francisco is an invitation to step into a city that feels alive with purpose, creativity, and possibility. From the breathtaking presence of the Golden Gate Bridge to neighborhoods bursting with personality, the city offers a rhythm that’s both inspiring and deeply human. For someone in their late 20s in ministry, it’s a place where calling and culture intersect—where conversations about faith happen over coffee shops, park benches, and shared meals. The proximity to innovation in Silicon Valley fuels a forward-thinking mindset, while the city’s diversity invites you to lead, listen, and love people from every walk of life.

    You are gaining a front-row seat to one of the most influential and spiritually curious cities in the country. Walkable streets, year-round mild weather, and stunning coastal views create space for both rest and renewal, while the city’s pace keeps you engaged and growing. Ministry here isn’t just something you do—it’s something you live, woven into everyday interactions and relationships. San Francisco becomes more than a place to reside; it becomes a mission field full of opportunity, where your leadership can make a tangible and lasting impact.