New Mercy Palisades Church (NMPC) is seeking a Part-Time Mercy Minis Director to help lead and disciple the youngest members of our community. If you have a heart for children’s ministry and a passion for sharing the love of Christ with the next generation, we invite you to apply!

About NMPC
New Mercy Palisades Church is a growing church in Bergen County, NJ, and a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians—a vibrant, gospel-centered denomination committed to building flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus.
Our pastoral team is passionate, collaborative, and supportive, and we take joy in creating a work environment where staff are cared for, encouraged, and given space to explore their calling in creative and Spirit-led ways. We also believe in healthy rhythms of work and rest so that our team can serve with joy and sustainability.

About the Role
The Mercy Minis Director will lead our growing children’s ministry for ages 2 to 5, working alongside our Education Pastor and volunteer team to disciple and care for the children of NMPC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Mercy Minis on Sundays, including Sunday service activities and after-service programming.
• Develop & implement curriculum to foster spiritual growth among young children.
• Create annual plans & goals that align with NMPC’s mission, vision, and values.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers in collaboration with the Education Pastor.
• Communicate ministry needs and initiatives with the pastoral team.
• Assist with church-wide events such as VBS, Easter, and Christmas celebrations.
• Support parents in their role as spiritual leaders for their children.
• Attend monthly core team meetings and actively participate in the life of the church.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to grow as His disciple.
• A clear calling to local church ministry, especially children’s ministry.
• Experience working with children’s ministry or student ministry (preferred).
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with families.
• A team player who can collaborate with the pastoral team and ministry leaders.

Interested? Apply today through the button below!

We look forward to growing our team and continuing to invest in the next generation of believers!