Children’s Ministry Director

Children’s Ministry Director

The Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa (EACO) is in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. The EACO is a cross-cultural, cross-generational, loving family of Christ followers. Our growing ministries are in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Our vision is “To be a vibrant church in the city of Ottawa in transforming people of different cultures to become devoted followers of Christ.”

We are seeking a Children’s Ministry Director who is Christ-centered, spiritually mature, and passionate to lead in a multi-culture environment and grow our children’s ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and spiritual leadership for the children’s ministry.
• Oversee Sunday School, children’s programs, and special activities. Develop age-appropriate, Bible-centered discipleship and teaching.
• Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children.
• Promote a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage teachers and volunteers.
• Work closely with church leadership and other ministry teams.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Has a strong love for children and a passion for discipling the next generation.
• Demonstrates biblical knowledge and spiritual maturity, theological training is an asset.
• Has experience in children’s ministry, teaching, or church leadership.
• Is an effective communicator, team builder, and servant leader.
• Is dependable, humble, collaborative, and able to work well with parents, teachers, volunteers, and church leadership.
• A degree from a recognized seminary, Bible college, or relevant ministry training program is an asset.
• Speaking Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset.

A detailed job description can be found here:

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD…” — Psalm 78:4