Children’s & Families Minister (with optional Outreach component)

Location: Coquitlam, BC (On‑site / Tri‑Cities) Summary: St Laurence Anglican Church is recruiting a Children’s & Families Minister to help shape faith formation, worship, and welcome for children (pre‑school to Grade 8) and their families. For the right candidate, this core role can be combined with a Children & Families Outreach component to create a position of up to 20 hours per week. Core Children’s & Families Minister role (10 hours/week | $28/hr): Provide vision and hands‑on leadership for faith formation, worship, and pastoral care with children and their families. Develop Messy Church gatherings, children’s formation, and a culture of welcome for families. Collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to integrate children into the wider worshipping life of the parish. Optional Outreach component (additional 8–10 hours/week | $28/hr | grant‑funded): Build relationships with families in the Tri‑Cities who are not yet connected to church life. Listen to the community, research local needs, and build partnerships with family‑focused organisations. Pilot low‑barrier initiatives that create accessible points of contact between families and the parish. Configuration: Candidates may apply for: The Children’s & Families Minister role only (10 hours/week). The combined Children’s & Families Minister + Outreach role (up to 20 hours/week). Or, where appropriate, only the Outreach component, in conversation with the parish. How to apply: Full role descriptions and application details are available at: saintlaurence.ca/ministries/employment. Enquiries: apply@saintlaurence.ca. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, Indigenous peoples, racialised people, and people with disabilities.

Lead faith formation, worship, and pastoral care for children from pre-school to Grade 8 and their families. Optionally build community partnerships and pilot low-barrier outreach initiatives for families not yet connected to the church.

The candidate should be able to provide vision and hands-on leadership for children's ministries and community engagement. No specific degrees are listed, but the role requires the ability to collaborate with clergy and volunteers.

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• Faith Formation
• Pastoral Care
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Program Development
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Event Planning

• Social Services
• Education
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Jan 26, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

20 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available