Evangelical Formosan Church of Irvine

愛恩台福基督教會

17422 Armstrong Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614

EFC Irvine is a Christian church based in Irvine, California, part of the EFC general assembly which
consists of 140 churches across 4 continents and 10 countries. Our church, established in 1988, has 5
congregations - Taiwanese, Mandarin, English, 1.5-generation, and Children’s Ministry, with
approximately 500 members.

Children's Ministry Pastor

Irvine, CA

Full-time

● Leadership and Oversight:
Oversee and manage the three Children’s Ministry departments (nursery, early childhood, and
elementary) with the Children’s Ministry elder, ensuring all programs (Sunday Service, Sunday
School, Worship, etc.) and activities align with the church’s vision.
● Team Development & Spiritual Support:
Lead, mentor, and recruit (if necessary) the department directors and volunteers, providing
spiritual guidance, training, and support to ensure effective teaching and care for the children.
● Sunday Services:
Prepare and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sermons and lessons during Sunday services (
emphasis in the elementary department, but occasionally in early childhood). Ensure that the
curriculum is biblically sound and relevant for the different age groups. Provide a warm, friendly,
and learning environment for children. Support the three Children’s Ministry departments
accordingly.
● Parent & Child Relationships:
Build strong, meaningful relationships with the children and their parents, serving as a resource
for their spiritual growth and development.
● New Program Initiation:
Launch and lead a new Friday night kids program, providing fun, faith-building activities for
children in a safe and supportive environment.
● Administrative Duties:
Coordinate elementary ministry speakers and volunteers with the core team, provide general
Children’s Ministry spiritual and safety guidelines. Plan and coordinate ministry activities,
curriculum, and special events (e.g., Vacation Bible School, holiday programs) with the directors,
core team members, and the Children’s Ministry elder. Participate in the Children’s Ministry
annual budget estimation process.
● Others:
Visit children and their families to pray and care for them. Attend weekly church staff meetings,
monthly Children’s Ministry prayer meetings, monthly church prayer meetings, elder & deacon
board meetings (bi-monthly), EFCI cowor

● Education background (M. Div or MA) in accredited and church-approved seminary with
knowledge in biblical interpretation, child development in Christian environments, active and
growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ
● A heart for children’s spiritual development and a desire to foster a thriving, Christ-centered
children’s ministry.
● Previous experience (3+ years highly preferred) in children’s ministry or a related field.
● Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with volunteers
and church staff.
● Energetic, warm, and excited to share the love of Jesus with children and their families
● Physically and mentally capable of sustained activities with children
● Bilingual in English and Chinese (conversational)
● Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Micky Kao

By Email 電郵

staff@efci.org

(949)261-8007