Children's Pastor/Minister

Flint River Church is seeking a Children’s Pastor who loves Jesus, loves children and families, and is ready to lead a healthy, growing ministry. We are looking for a relational pastor and capable leader who can develop volunteers, build strong ministry systems, partner with parents, and help children take meaningful steps in following Christ.

This role provides vision and oversight for Children’s Ministry.

What You’ll Do  

• Lead biblically grounded, age-appropriate Sunday, small group, and midweek discipleship experiences aligned with our discipleship model.

• Recruit, train, encourage, and develop volunteers and ministry leaders while maintaining strong child-safety practices.

• Partner with parents and care for children and families.

• Plan and oversee curriculum, ministry operations, budgets, and events including Summer Bash (VBS), camps, and outreach.   

• Build relationships with local schools and pursue appropriate campus ministry opportunities through FCA, First Priority, and similar partnerships.   

• Collaborate with the pastoral staff to advance Flint River Church’s mission.

Who We’re Looking For

• A committed follower of Jesus with a clear calling to minister to children and families.  

• A leader with children’s ministry experience, strong relational and communication skills, and the ability to organize and develop teams.   

• Someone who values biblical discipleship, partnership with parents, safety, and community engagement.   

• Someone aligned with Flint River Church’s theological beliefs and ministry direction.

Preferred Experience

A bachelor’s degree; five or more years in children’s ministry leadership; experience in a church of approximately 1,000 or more; leadership of 50 or more volunteers; and demonstrated ministry growth or school partnerships are all valued, but are not automatic requirements. We welcome applicants whose relevant experience demonstrates comparable leadership ability.

Position and Benefits

Full-time (40+ hours weekly, including Sundays, select evenings, and major church events). Salary commensurate with education and ministry experience. Benefits include health insurance, two weeks of paid vacation, and a retirement contribution equal to 10% of salary, subject to final approval.

About Flint River Church

Flint River Church is a growing, thriving congregation located in Hazel Green, Alabama, just north of Huntsville. Situated in one of North Alabama's rapidly growing communities, Flint River is committed to reaching families, making disciples, and investing in the next generation.

As our community continues to grow, so does the opportunity for ministry. Flint River has experienced significant growth in recent years, creating exciting opportunities to reach new families and strengthen our ministries to children and students.

Our church has made substantial investments in facilities to support that growth. Recent renovations have modernized our campus, including a state-of-the-art shared children's ministry space designed to create engaging, welcoming environments for kids and families. We have also recently added approximately 4,000 square feet of dedicated Sunday morning space for children's small groups, providing additional room for discipleship and continued growth.

One of the strengths of Flint River is the stability and longevity of our staff. Four of our full-time staff members have served at the church for more than a decade, reflecting a culture of long-term investment, strong relationships, and commitment to the mission of the church.

Beyond the church campus, Hazel Green and the surrounding Huntsville area offer a growing community, strong local schools, and an excellent environment for families. With continued residential development and an expanding population, the opportunities to build relationships, serve local schools, and reach the next generation are significant.

For the right Children's Pastor, Flint River offers the opportunity to join an established, experienced ministry team while helping shape the future of children's ministry in a growing church and community.

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