Part Time Children and Youth Director

Description:

Work with Pastor, Youth and Children Committee, deacons, students, and their families to develop, implement, and lead a ministry for children, students and their families that disciples children and students to know Jesus Christ as their Lord, and to grow spiritually. The position includes coordinating the children's ministries (nursery through 5th grade), and leading the youth program (6th through 12th grade). Commitment would range from 16-20 hours per week with the possibility of expanding in the future depending on growth of youth and children program. Salary range would be from $20,000-$25,000 annually.

Qualifications:

• Sound, Bible-based spiritual testimony

• Evidence of a growing relationship with the Lord

• Feels called by God to minister to children and youth

• Experience and training with children and youth ministries

• Meets Biblical qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9

• If applicable, spouse is of sound biblical mind

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a Bible based Sunday School Ministry for students

• Facilitate a weekly Bible based Youth Worship Service (Sunday or Wednesday Nights)

• Coordinate the children's ministries from nursery through 5th Grade

• Provide discipleship training that leads students to know and follow Jesus Christ as their Lord

• Be a positive Christian role model for students

• Organize and promote activities such as service projects, mission trips, retreats, fellowships, and conferences that will enhance spiritual growth

• Maintain communications among parents, students, and leaders through such vehicles as the church newsletter and social media

• Offers biannual parent meeting to keep parents up to date on teaching material, youth events, etc.

• Recommend the yearly budget requirements for children's and student's activities

• Provides input and support to Vacation Bible School (VBS)

• Actively builds relationships with students by attending some school functions and sporting events

• Recruits, trains, and coordinates church members serving in the children's and youth ministry

• Ensures that all volunteers working with children and youth have a clear background check on file

• If requested, attends deacons meetings

• Attend monthly meetings with Lead Pastor

• Collaborates with other local youth pastors to plan events such as DNow, C4, FCA, etc.

• Able to drive church van

• Keeps Youth and Nursery Roster up to date with student and parent information

• Perform other duties as assigned by Pastor

Personal:

• Pursue personal spiritual growth through private devotion time

• Maintains, as a priority, a right relationship with God, spouse, and family

• Attend weekly worship services

To apply: please submit the following to Sterling Gudger: [email protected]

Resume and/or CV, which should include your education, experience, and ministry backgroundFive references from previous/current staff such as pastors, elders, etc.A statement on your personal faith journey, and theological beliefs