Ada Bible Church·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The resident will gain hands-on training in various aspects of children's ministry, working with the team to prepare for weekend services, manage volunteers, and interact with attending families. Duties include performing administrative tasks, assisting the campus supervisors, planning programming, preparing classrooms, and communicating with volunteers.
Ada Bible Church is looking for a Children's Ministry Resident to join the Discovery Village team. As a resident, you will gain invaluable experience and hands-on training in many aspects of children's ministry (infant to 5th grade) as you work with the Children's Ministry team prepare for weekend services, work with volunteers, and interact with families who attend weekend services. You should be available to work on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday weekend services. Bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons, you will get to meet with ministry residents at Ada Bible Church for spiritual formation, leadership and ministry development.
This is a part-time temporary position offered up to 20 hours per week--ideally this spring through the 26-27 ministry year (with the possibility of extension from there)
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Ada Bible Church is a thriving and growing multi-site church serving greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each weekend, more than 8,000 people worship with us at our four campus locations throughout the community. To learn more about us or to view a weekend service, visit our website at: www.adabible.org [http://www.adabible.org/].
Candidates must be committed Christians actively pursuing a vibrant relationship with Christ and willing to learn all facets of children's ministry for potential future vocational work in this area. Essential requirements include availability for weekend services and one business day (Tuesdays required), clear communication skills, humility to receive feedback, and reliable transportation.
Market context
Children's ministry roles in Michigan often draw candidates who are comfortable with weekend schedules and hands-on church support, especially when the position is designed to build experience for future vocational ministry. This role may be competitive because it seeks committed Christians willing to learn multiple facets of children's ministry and serve consistently across weekend services and a weekday. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster before applying. Before you submit, confirm your Tuesday availability and reflect on how your faith background aligns with the church's expectations.