Job Overview

Responsible for the implementation and carrying out of all Children's Ministries programs as a full time member of our professional staff. We are looking for a God-entranced, scripture-saturated individual who believes children not only should, but CAN learn the deep truths of the Bible for their edification and foundational stability in life.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A vibrant, mature, and growing relationship with Jesus.
• A clear sense of calling to Children's Ministry.
• A teachable spirit, eager to become equipped for effective ministry.
• Higher Education or training in Children's Ministry or related field. OR 2 years of experience in a hands-on Children's Ministry environment.

WHAT YOU BELIEVE

• You unreservedly agree with the GracePoint doctrinal statement found at https://gracepoint.life/about (Scroll down to the "What We Believe" section).
• You unreservedly agree with GracePoint's stance on Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage: https://helps.efca.org/resources/resource-on-homosexualityand-same-sex-marriage

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

The GP Kids Director role is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The Director is responsible to strategize, plan, organize, coordinate, and be responsible for implementing all GP Kids ministry programs in alignment with the overall GracePoint mission.

Accountability:

The GP Kids Director is accountable to the NextGen Pastor, who reports to the Lead Pastor. This position sets the course for and oversees the entire GP Kids team which includes the Preschool and Coordinator, the Preschool Administrator, and the NextGen/GP Kids Administrative Assistant.

Personal Qualifications:

• Effective listener and consistent, clear communicator.
• Self-starter who invites and encourages collaboration.
• Leadership qualities that encourage mission success through teambuilding among staff and volunteers.
• Eager to lead kids to a saving knowledge of Jesus and to teach them how to maintain a growing relationship with Jesus that leads to Christian maturity.
• Personally and professionally organized, able to create and/or maintain systems and procedures that provide clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in ministry.
• Collaboratively works with staff and volunteers to foster success.

Core Responsibilities:

Prayer:

• Pray regularly for all staff, volunteers, and families involved in GP Kids ministries.

Lead GP Kids Ministry:

• Responsible for planning and supervising all events for GP Kids Ministry. Current programs and events this includes are Sunday Mornings, Wednesday nights (Awana), and special events. (Example: VBS, Family Movie Night, etc.)
• Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth in GracePoint's children.
• Maintain GP Kids' programmatic alignment with GracePoint's mission and values.

Schedule and Recruit Volunteers:

• Recruit, assign, and organize all GP Kids Elementary volunteer involvement on Wednesdays, Sundays, and for special events.
• Work with and recruit volunteers to ensure all needed positions are staffed.
• Design, implement, and maintain a volunteer recruitment strategy.
• Design and implement discipleship and training tools that equip GP Kids volunteers and staff to impact kids for Christ.

Communication:

• Communicate clearly and regularly with volunteers and parents.
• Regularly inform the church family about what is happening in GP Kids ministries.
• Clearly communicate GP Kids needs to the church staff as needed.

Steward Resources:

• Oversee the effective and wise use of the GP Kids Ministry budget.

Regular Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic plan for sharing the gospel regularly to, discipling, and encouraging the spiritual growth of GracePoint's children.
• Work with appropriate GracePoint staff to develop a child-focused social media and content strategy that communicates the gospel, teaches biblical truth, and highlights God's work among the children of the GracePoint family.
• Oversee and improve upon GracePoint's child safety procedures and policies for the GP Kids ministry.
• Participate in the formulation and oversight of the annual budget for GP Kids ministry.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Ministry Expense Accounts Provided

• Children's Ministry Budget: $17,450 annually.
• Personal Book/Resource allowance: $650 annually.
• Personal Meals/Ministry Contact Allowance: $700 annually.
• Personal Conferences/Development Allowance: $1,500 annually.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000 annually.
• Health care stipend: $9,600 annually.
• Phone allowance: $1,440 annually.
• 401K Employer match at 5%.
• Dental, Disability & Dismemberment Insurances.
• Paid annual leave.
• Supplemental Sick Leave (SSL) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Office space and computer.
• Relocation/moving expenses paid.