Ministry Assistant, LifeKids

CAMPUS: Orleans Campus

TEAM: Generations, LifeKids

LEADER: Assistant Pastor of LifeKids

WORKWEEK: Sunday - Thursday

HOURS: 40 hours per week

TERM: Fixed Term Salaried Contract

PERIOD: 1 year, renewable

BENEFITS: Health Benefits eligible; phone allowance

DATE REVISED: June 2026

POSITION PURPOSE

This position exists to support the mission and vision of Lifecentre Church by providing administrative, organizational, creative, and relational support to the LifeKids ministry. Working alongside the LifeKids Pastor, the Ministry Assistant helps create safe, welcoming, and Christ-centred environments where children and families can encounter Jesus, build authentic community, and take meaningful next steps in their faith.

OUR MISSION

Creating space to share Jesus with every heart.

OUR STAFF COMMITMENT

All Lifecentre employees are expected to:

• Support and uphold the mission, vision, values, beliefs, and strategic direction of Lifecentre Church.
• Demonstrate a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a Christ-like, servant-hearted attitude in all areas of ministry and work.
• Be devoted to the mission of God and passionate about serving Jesus, people, and our community.
• Conduct themselves with integrity, professionalism, humility, and wholehearted leadership.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, contributing positively to team culture and organizational health.
• Communicate vision clearly, positively, and with enthusiasm.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing changing priorities, deadlines, and ministry needs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and processes as required.
• Support church-wide services, events, initiatives, and ministry priorities as part of a unified staff team.
• Be a current member of Lifecentre Church, or be willing to become one in accordance with our membership process.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of experience working or volunteering in a ministry setting, early childhood education, camp ministry, or a relevant administrative role.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate events (e.g., VBS, child dedications, holiday programming) and track multiple moving pieces.
• Ability to recruit, onboard, schedule, and encourage a large team of volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for welcoming new families, answering questions, and handling sensitive situations with grace and empathy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively, ready to work closely with the Assistant Pastor of Kids, pastoral staff team, and other ministry leads.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and abuse prevention training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As Lifecentre continues to grow and expand its ministry, the Ministry Assistant plays an important role in supporting the effective operation of the LifeKids ministry. Working alongside the LifeKids Pastor, this position provides administrative, organizational, creative, and relational support to help carry out the mission and vision of Lifecentre Church.

Primary responsibilities include supporting weekly ministry environments, coordinating volunteers, preparing curriculum and ministry resources, assisting with communications and ministry administration, helping plan and execute events, and building meaningful relationships with children and families. The Ministry Assistant also collaborates with staff and volunteers to ensure ministry activities are carried out with excellence, consistency, and care.

Specific responsibilities are outlined in Appendix A. As Lifecentre continues to grow and evolve, these responsibilities may be modified from time to time to meet the changing needs of the ministry.

1. Model Biblical Priorities [ Ongoing ]

The Ministry Assistant is expected to uphold the Biblical values and core beliefs of Lifecentre Church by demonstrating a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and serving as a Christ-like example to children, families, volunteers, and the church community. This includes living with integrity, humility, and authenticity in both personal and ministry life while supporting the mission, vision, and culture of Lifecentre Church.

2. Lead & Support LifeKids Services & Event Environments [ 70% ]
The Ministry Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of LifeKids ministry environments for children from Nursery through Grade 5. Working alongside the LifeKids Pastor, this role helps create safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences by coordinating volunteers, preparing curriculum and resources, supporting weekly services, and assisting with ministry events while building meaningful relationships with children and families.

3. Provide Administrative Support to the LifeKids Ministry [ 30% ]

The Ministry Assistant provides administrative and organizational support that enables the effective operation of the LifeKids ministry. Responsibilities include coordinating ministry systems, supporting volunteer administration, preparing ministry resources, maintaining accurate records, assisting with event logistics, and helping ensure ministry environments operate efficiently and effectively.

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Appendix A

Detailed Description

Date: JUNE 2026

1. Model Biblical Priorities [ Ongoing ]

The Ministry Assistant is expected to uphold the Biblical values and core beliefs of Lifecentre Church by demonstrating a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and serving as a Christ-like example to children, families, volunteers, and the church community. This includes living with integrity, humility, and authenticity in both personal and ministry life while supporting the mission, vision, and culture of Lifecentre Church. Includes, but is not limited to:

• Committing to a daily quiet time with God
• Participating in a Lifecentre small group regularly
• Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity
• Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church
• Modelling servanthood and generosity through time, talent and treasure
• Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Lifecentre employees, as defined by the Lifestyle Manual

2. Lead & Support LifeKids Services & Event Environments [ 70% ]

The Ministry Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of LifeKids ministry environments for children from Nursery through Grade 5. Working alongside the LifeKids Pastor, this role helps create safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences by coordinating volunteers, preparing curriculum and resources, supporting weekly services, and assisting with ministry events while building meaningful relationships with children and families. Includes, but is not limited to:

• Champion Weekly Services: Ensure every LifeKids environment (Nursery to Grade 5) runs smoothly, safely, and with a high standard of excellence each week.
• Create Safe, Welcoming Spaces: Cultivate environments that are secure, properly staffed, and filled with hospitality for every child and family.
• Lead & Teach with Joy: Bring energy and passion to large-group hosting or teaching when needed, while always cheering on and equipping our volunteer teams.
• Prep Creative Resources: Bring curriculum to life by coordinating the weekly tech, props, and creative assets our teams need to succeed.
• Care for Families: Help design warm, intentional follow-up systems so no new family or child falls through the cracks.
• Pour into Volunteers: Actively recruit, schedule, and encourage our amazing volunteer team, making sure they feel loved and equipped.
• Embody Lifecentre Culture: Infuse Lifecentre’s heart, mission, and values into every classroom, conversation, and Sunday experience.

3. Provide Administrative Support to the LifeKids Ministry [ 30% ]

The Ministry Assistant provides administrative and organizational support that enables the effective operation of the LifeKids ministry. Responsibilities include coordinating ministry systems, supporting volunteer administration, preparing ministry resources, maintaining accurate records, assisting with event logistics, and helping ensure ministry environments operate efficiently and effectively. Includes, but is not limited to:

• Steward Service Preparation: Thoughtfully plan, organize, and prepare all curriculum materials and creative assets, ensuring every classroom is fully ready to welcome children each week.
• Coordinate Ministry Initiatives: Partner in the seamless planning and execution of LifeKids events and campus initiatives, bringing Lifecentre's vision to life with excellence.
• Support Volunteer Operations: Manage weekly scheduling, facilitate clear and encouraging team communications, and oversee the logistical details that keep our volunteer teams organized and supported.
• Maintain Welcoming Environments: Oversee the setup, resetting, and care of all physical spaces, ensuring our rooms remain safe, clean, and ready to welcome families.
• Own Special Projects: Take dependable ownership of assigned tasks and strategic ministry projects, executing them with a high standard of care and attention to detail.
• Partner with Leadership: Provide dedicated administrative support and organizational partnership to the LifeKids Pastor, helping to maximize the health and reach of the ministry.

Flexibility of Duties: As Lifecentre continues to grow and evolve, employees may be assigned additional or modified responsibilities that are reasonably related to their position, skills, and organizational needs. Such changes do not alter the fundamental nature of the position and will be communicated as appropriate.

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Sample Workweek

Sunday 7:30 - 3:30pm

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Friday OFF

Saturday OFF

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Additional Required Activities

The sample workweek outlined above reflects the employee’s regular scheduled office hours. Due to the nature of ministry, employees should expect to participate in additional activities outside their regular schedule as part of their salaried compensation.

These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Sunday services and ministry responsibilities (where applicable to the position).
• Staff meetings, leadership meetings, and department meetings.
• Annual staff retreats, training, and professional development.
• Annual Business Meetings and congregational meetings.
• Church-wide events, conferences, and ministry initiatives.
• Volunteer appreciation events and leadership gatherings.
• Periodic evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Other duties reasonably related to the position.

The frequency and specific expectations for these activities vary by position and will be outlined in the employee’s Employment Agreement and applicable Schedule(s). Employees are expected to fulfill these responsibilities as part of their overall role and compensation.