Children and Families Pastor

Play a key role in shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. You’ll lead and oversee the creation and delivery of engaging weekend and mid-week programs that help children and their families connect into authentic community, discover the love of Jesus, and grow as His disciples.....

Are you passionate about seeing children and families encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and thrive in community?

Crossway Brighton is seeking a part-time Children and Families Pastor to provide strategic leadership to our Children and Families Ministry.

About the Role

Location: Brighton, VIC
Employment Type: Part-time, 2 days per week

Crossway Brighton is a vibrant and growing community that is part of the wider Crossway Baptist Church movement. Our vision is to see people encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, and influence the world around them with His love.

As the Children and Families Pastor, you will play a key role in shaping the spiritual foundation of the next generation. You’ll lead and oversee the creation and delivery of engaging weekend and mid-week programs that help children and their families connect into authentic community, discover the love of Jesus, and grow as His disciples.

This is a pastoral leadership role that requires strong team-building skills, creativity, and a deep heart for both children and their parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all children and families ministry activities at Crossway Brighton.

• Design and implement weekend and mid-week programs that are age-appropriate, gospel-centered, and disciple-making.

• Recruit, equip, and empower teams of passionate volunteers to serve effectively and joyfully.

• Build strong partnerships with parents, equipping them to be the primary disciple-makers of their children.

• Collaborate with the Crossway Brighton team to foster a unified church-wide discipleship culture.

What We’re Looking For

• A committed follower of Jesus with a heart for children and families.

• A pastoral leader with strong communication and relational skills.

• Experience in children’s ministry or family ministry leadership (preferred).

• Ability to lead and inspire volunteers and build dynamic ministry teams.

• A passion for disciple-making and a commitment to intergenerational ministry.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing how God may be calling you to be part of the Crossway Brighton team.

Applications close 14/05/2026.

Please send your CV, a brief cover letter outlining your heart for children and families ministry, and your experience to Brendan Smith via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.