What is a children's pastor and how to become one

Key steps to become a children's pastor

1. Explore children's pastor education requirements

   Most common children's pastor degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.4 %

   Master's

   14.8 %

   Associate

   12.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific children's pastor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Child Care	35.15%
   Kids	12.19%
   Curriculum Development	10.72%
   Outreach Events	5.70%
   Ministry Programs	4.57%

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3. Complete relevant children's pastor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New children's pastors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a children's pastor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real children's pastor resumes.

4. Research children's pastor duties and responsibilities

   • Create and manage online presence via Facebook.
   • Organize and lead weekly youth group meetings as well as retreats for jr. and sr. high students.
   • Schedule appointments; coordinate summer camps, VBS and all meetings for the children's ministry.
   • Work with children in the VBS.

5. Prepare your children's pastor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your children's pastor resume.

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6. Apply for children's pastor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a children's pastor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams