Faith Church, Sugar Land, Texas, is a 52-year-old, biblically sound, Lutheran church in the midst of a revitalization. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, multi-generational, multi-ethnic, community-caring church. This position is for a part-time Children's and Family Minister. This person's top priority will be to continue ministering to our nucleus of 10 young children and their families while expanding our influence by drawing more young families and their children to grow in faith with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

This role includes:

1. Children's ministry oversight on Sunday mornings. We do a "Worship Plus" time during our worship service. We begin with all of our families worshiping together. We then do a children's message and excuse the children immediately afterward for them to learn the message of the day at their own level. The children's ministry person is in charge of this worship plus time and also does the children's message 75% of the time.
2. Lion's Den is a mid-week evening event, Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm that provides interactive learning mixed with games and artistic events. This event provides a niche for families who want their children to learn and grow spiritually as well as developmentally and socially.
3. With the assistance of church volunteers, this person will organize several individual events aimed toward families with children each year. The two main events currently include VBS and a Trunk or Treat event. Create and implement the annual ministry budget.

This individual must have a passion for following Jesus Christ and a heart to help those who don't know Him enter into a dynamic relationship with Him.

This is a part time, hourly position, working 20 hours/week. The schedule is somewhat flexible, but includes regular attendance Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and significant dedication during seasonal church events.

The person in this role shall:

• Become a vital part of our Sunday morning ministry, including our children's worship plus, ensuring childcare is handled, and welcoming people.
• Communicate effectively with parents, children, and volunteers both verbally and in written form.
• Must be comfortable with ethnic diversity.
• Help plan major ministry seasonal events.
• Generally, assist where needed and attend to any issues that arise. We are all one team!
• Support and work closely with Pastor and Administrative assistants.
• Serve as a welcoming presence to all families who attend Sunday and at other gatherings.
• Develop relationships with volunteers & families of Faith.
• Have experience recruiting and training volunteers for children and family ministry.
• Become a member of Faith, Sugar Land. We are looking for someone who has a calling, not someone doing a job.

Work Schedule: Part-time (sample schedule)

DAY HOURS

• Sunday – 4.0 (8:00-12:00)
• Wednesday – 2.5 (5:30-8:00)
• Preparation 6.0 (at one's discretion)
• Seasonal 1.5* These hours are necessary in the weeks leading up to and including special events, but not included every week of the year.
• Admin w/ pastor 1.5 TBD
• Volunteer Training 2.0
• Miscellaneous Min. Ideas 2.5

Total 20

The required skills and experience necessary for this position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• A strong personal relationship with the Triune God. Passion for ministering to children and their families.
• Passion for seeing children and parents come to know Jesus, grow in Him, and serve Him.
• Must fully embrace the mission, vision and values of Faith Church, Sugar Land.
• Must possess solid time-management skills and organizational abilities.
• Experience in leading a Children's Ministry or equivalent experience working with children.
• Creativity is essential.
• Must be reliable, take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Must be a team player. Can lead and build volunteer teams.
• Willing to be held accountable for their ministry.
• Have a hunger to learn.
• Be a good listener.
• Able to administer and organize a budget, events and ministry communications.
• Adept at communicating with families and staff.
• Must become a member of Faith, Sugar Land. We are members of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. One needs to understand and learn our Biblical teachings.

Pay: Starting base pay of $25 per hour. Adjustable based on education and experience.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mentoring from Pastor Jeff Wuertz (33 years of ordained ministry experience.)

Education:

• Background in Christian Education, children's ministry.

Work Location:

• Sugar Land, Tx.

Hours per week:

• 20 hours on average.
• 3-month probationary period.

Relationships:

• Reports to Lead Pastor
• Receive support from leadership team and Board of Elders.

If interested, please submit a resume.