Job Title: Director of Ministries to Youth, Children, and their Families

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Major Function:

Responsible for the development and coordination of an integral system nurtures children and their families in the Christian faith as they grow from cradle to college.

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Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops adult, youth and children’s programs in partnership with the Senior Pastor.

• Creates and maintains Sunday School programming including comprehensive curricula and standards for each grade level working relationally with superintendent and teachers to build and maintain the Sunday School.

• Creates and maintains curriculum for Junior Church and ensures coverage for each service.

• Develops family ministries including but not limited to Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, and other family activities.

• Builds relationships with parents and children and provides support and care in conjunction with the Pastor and other church programs and systems.

• Recruits, trains, & maintains volunteer teams.

• Attends worship services.

• Other duties as needed and as assigned.
   

Experience/Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and youth.

• Experience developing curricula.

• Willing to seek Continuing Education in children's ministries

• Cleared through a National Criminal & Sex Offender background check.

• See the position as a ministry more than a career; passionate about sharing Christ with children of all ages.

• College degree preferred.

• Able to multi-task and maintain organization.

 

Desired Staff Characteristics

• A personal faith in Jesus Christ.

• A high level of competence in the skills needed.

• A high level of understanding of the church as the body of Christ called to do God’s work.

• A loving and understanding of people, marked by a high level of patience and tolerance with others.

• A willingness to understand the broad ministry of the Methodist Church.

• An ability to work in a team-based environment.

• A commitment to do extra work and give extra time as needed to achieve specific goals in pursuit of the mission of St. Peter’s Youth and Children.

• Accountable.

• Loyalty to the church leadership and their vision for the Church.

• An ability and willingness to respect the confidential nature of the work of the Church.

 

Reports to the Senior Pastor.

This is a full time position with salary and benefits.