Are you a visionary leader passionate about children’s ministry and making a meaningful impact on your community? River City Assembly in Yankton, South Dakota, invites you to step into the role of Kids Pastor, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape and guide a dynamic, Spirit-led children’s ministry. In this pivotal position, you will oversee all aspects of the children’s programming, including organizing and leading engaging events, equipping and mentoring volunteer teams, selecting and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and establishing strong safety and security protocols to ensure a nurturing environment for every child.
Your responsibilities will extend beyond the classroom, as you will actively collaborate and build relationships with fellow pastors, partner with community organizations, and coordinate ministry-wide events that support the church’s mission to foster discipleship and evangelism among children. You’ll play a key role in cultivating a safe, creative, and inspiring space where kids feel valued and eager to discover and deepen their faith. This is a ministry that values innovation, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of helping the next generation encounter the love of Jesus in tangible, life-changing ways.
Situated in the vibrant City of Yankton, River City Assembly provides an inviting and supportive environment where families can grow together in faith while becoming actively engaged with the wider community. The city itself boasts a wealth of amenities, including scenic parks, pristine golf courses, and diverse cultural attractions, all contributing to a dynamic, family-focused quality of life. Within this context, River City Assembly embraces a mission and vision centered on fostering holistic ministry. The church stands firmly on being Bible-Based, Gospel-Centered, and Spirit-Empowered, and they are committed to making disciples and advancing God’s transformative presence throughout every sphere of influence.
River City Assembly is deeply devoted to loving and serving both the local city and the world, intentionally empowering individuals for ministry and dedicating every effort to glorifying God through consistent outreach and reconciliation. The church is currently seeking a Kids Pastor who will bring visionary leadership, a collaborative spirit, and a strong sense of mission to children’s ministry. The ideal candidate will excel in team communication, strategic planning, and ministry innovation, with demonstrated proficiency in technology platforms such as ProPresenter and Planning Center, which are essential for seamless service execution and effective community engagement.
If you feel called to make a significant and lasting difference by igniting passion in young hearts, championing creative and community-oriented ministry, and leading a team to nurture the next generation to know and follow Jesus, then now is the time to step forward and apply to serve as the Kids Pastor at River City Assembly.
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