Job Description

Overview
Your role is to develop and provide spiritual, relational, organizational leadership, and work with our Christian Education Program for Children, which can include the weekly Sunday School program for children/youth, Children’s Church, Wednesday night activities, and other special programming such as Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, and other special events that may occur. The Children’s Ministry Director shall seek to foster a strong education program through building relationships with teachers, students, parents and church leaders that strengthen the students’ commitment to the church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ.

Duties:

• Implement a Christian Education program for Children using Safe Sanctuary principals and guidelines.
• Work with the church to recruit, train, and supervise teachers, leaders, and other required volunteers to meet the needs of the program.
• Develop children in their Christian spiritual and social development by instructing and training children to understand and implement faith into their lives.
• Personally communicate educational program news frequently with the Pastor and the congregation.
• Participate in the preparation and development of the budget.
• Communicate and publish all activities through newsletters, bulletins, and church calendar and social media as needed.
• Participate with other Christian ministry professionals in the community and NGUMC area as opportunities arise that fit within the church’s purpose and ministry vision.
• Encourage and coordinate outreach opportunities and summer programs for Children as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Computer skills: All Microsoft products and ability to navigate a church database.
• Excellent relational skills.
• A strong Christian faith (United Methodist experience a plus).
• 3-5 years work experience.

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