The Opportunity
Freshwater Community Church is seeking a proactive and highly relational Children’s Ministry Coordinator to join our deeply rooted congregation in serving the community of Manitoulin Island. As the part-time Children’s Ministry Coordinator, you will step into a church culture defined by authentic relationships and a passion for local outreach. We are seeking an administratively gifted leader who can partner with our team to facilitate Sunday morning children’s ministry and family discipleship. In this role, your day-to-day realities will focus heavily on executing Sunday programming for children, coordinating volunteer, and preparing children’s ministry curriculum.
Who We Are
Our Mission: To be a Jesus-centred community flowing with living water for Manitoulin and beyond.
Our Vision: To see every person and people group on Manitoulin Island encounter the life-giving love of Jesus
Our Values:
Intentional Presence: We depend on the Holy Spirit through prayer, showing up with expectancy, and making God’s love tangible in every place we go.
Extravagant Hospitality: We open our lives, homes, and church to create spaces where every person is seen, welcomed, and invited to belong.
Humble Interdependence: We link arms across generations, churches, and communities, trusting that God does more through us together than apart.
Missional Flexibility: We hold our plans (not our convictions) loosely, listening for God’s leading and courageously responding when He opens new doors.
Flourishing Creation: We join the Church in God’s renewing work on Manitoulin, seeking reconciliation and hope in every corner of the Island as we care for both people and the land.
Faithful Stewardship: We live with open hands and hearts, investing in what matters most to Jesus and giving freely for the sake of His kingdom.
What You Will Do
As the Children’s Ministry Coordinator, you will step into a collaborative, high-trust environment. You will be relied upon to bring your unique skills and excellence to the following key areas: Sunday School Execution ● Oversee Sunday School programs, administer curriculum, and teach as needed. ● Serve as the Sunday point-person for check-ins, problem-solving, and attendance fluctuations. ● Stock the PrayGround with engaging materials while limiting distractions to the adult service. Volunteer Coordination ● Proactively recruit new volunteers to serve in Children’s Ministry. ● Onboard new volunteer applications using the Planning Center workflow process. ● Schedule weekly children’s ministry volunteers in Planning Center. ● Maintain up-to-date volunteer records with the Admin Assistant. ● Meet monthly with the Pastor for ongoing ministry supervision and personal accountability. Ministry Events & Communications ● Organize monthly Family Events and special kids events for FCC worship services. ● Communicate regularly with parents and seasonal Sunday School teachers throughout the year. ● Purchase necessary snacks and arts/crafts supplies for all ministry events and programs. Administration ● Lead Plan to Protect training and implementation with support from the Administrative Assistant. ● Prepare monthly children's ministry reports for the yearly AGM and monthly Board meetings.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate will possess many or all of the following qualifications, traits, and abilities: Qualifications: ● Post secondary education in a related field is an asset. ● Multiple years of experience serving in children’s ministry. ● Able to get Plan to Protect certification and Vulnerable Sector Check. ● Aligned with the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. ● Experience working or volunteering with children. Character Traits: ● Collaborative ● Relational ● Adaptable ● Proactive ● Organized Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: ● Understanding of age/stage based discipleship and an ability to teach the Bible to children. ● A strong understanding of the Bible. 2 ● Strong interpersonal communication skills. ● Able to use (or learn to use) Google Workspace and Planning Center proficiently. ● Able to lift small objects (approx. 10lbs)
Compensation & Term
This is a part-time, contract position beginning as soon as possible and ending on December 31, 2027. The hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour for 10 hours per week.
How to Apply
The Board of Freshwater Community Church has engaged Joel Penney of Redemptive HR Inc. to support and facilitate the search process. Please submit your application by email to joel@redemptivehr.com. We will be conducting "rolling" interviews as applications are received. The application window will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
Please include the following as PDF attachments or links in your email:
1. Cover Letter 2. Resume
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Freshwater Community Church ensures its hiring practices remain fully compliant with applicable Human Rights legislation, making distinctions only where bona fide occupational requirements apply.
We welcome candidates with disabilities to apply and are dedicated to providing support upon request. Please contact Joel Penney at joel@redemptivehr.com if you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the interview process.
