About the Church

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, a vibrant PCUSA congregation with 1200 members, fosters a welcoming environment for individuals at all stages of their faith journey. The church leadership encourages diverse faith expressions, values inquiry, and respects individual beliefs, providing a stimulating space to explore and deepen faith.

Renowned for its music, arts, and education programs, Pinnacle Presbyterian draws families from across Scottsdale and neighboring communities. The church aspires to empower individuals of all ages to engage in dynamic prayer, integrate scripture into their daily lives, foster genuine relationships, and actively live out their faith. With these goals, Pinnacle Presbyterian is well-positioned to continue growing devoted followers of Jesus who impact the surrounding communities with God’s love and fulfill God’s unique purpose for this beautiful church in the Sonoran Desert.

About the Ministry

Currently, there are 100 families with children, birth through 5th grade, listed in the church database. During a typical week, approximately 39 children participate in Sunday school, sanctuary worship, or the children’s music program. The children enjoy an annual VBS, and children and their families participate in creative Advent, Christmas, and Lent activities. A growing number of opportunities are provided for families and parents to connect relationally.

The dedicated children’s space has recently been updated and provides a safe and welcoming environment for children, all within the larger context of a beautifully designed church campus. 

The Ideal Candidate

 We’re looking for candidates who possess a strong and active personal faith, have a passion and calling for creating vibrant ministry for children, are energized by building a healthy, happy volunteer culture, and love supporting parents in nurturing their children’s faith.  

Please note that the listed salary is the minimum offered for a full-time position. The actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience and educational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement engaging ministry programs for children, birth through 5th grade that foster spiritual growth and increased participation.

- Recruit, train, and support a strong team of volunteers.

- Collaborate with the family ministries staff team to align programming to a purposeful faith formation plan that extends from birth through high school graduation.

- Collaborate with the family ministries staff team to provide experiences that equip parents to nurture their children’s faith, as well as events that support building relational connections with families.

- Maintain safe, welcoming, and organized physical spaces for children’s ministry programs and activities.

- Build and maintain effective operational systems for communication, database management, calendaring, event planning, and other essential ministry functions. 

Qualifications

- Vibrant Christian faith and commitment to the Reformed tradition.

- Passion and calling for ministering to children and their families.

- Bachelor's degree in Christian ministry, education. or related field (Master's preferred)

- Minimum two years of relevant experience in Christian ministry (may include a combination of work and volunteer).

- Strong understanding of child development.

- Ability to build and maintain programs and systems to manage a vibrant, sustainable ministry. 

About the Community

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale is bordered by Phoenix to the West, the Tonto National Forest to the North, the McDowell Mountains to the East, and the Salt River to the South.

Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities in which to live, visit, and conduct business Whether it's the thriving economy, the vibrant cultural scene, the abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, or the high quality of life, Scottsdale offers a unique and attractive environment for residents, tourists, and businesses alike.