Minister for Children
and Family Ministry
JOB DESCRIPTION: Minister for Children and Family Ministry – part time
PURPOSE: To develop and nurture a ministry of Christian faith formation for children and families through The Community Church.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Children’s Ministry:
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Serve as the spiritual leader for lay leaders of the Children and Family Ministry.
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Provide oversight for the children’s ministry, including supervision of our nursery staff and Sunday School Director.
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Lead our Community Preschool Chapel and collaborate with staff to create weekly handouts with Biblical themed family activities, including games, crafts, and recipes.
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Collaborate with the Director of the Pre-School and regularly communicate with preschool families: providing information and invitations to family opportunities and events: Bible Study, relevant small groups, worship, etc.
Family Ministry:
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Welcome and develop relationships with families who are guests, friends and members of the church.
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Strengthen Christian faith, life and leadership by creating small groups for parents and their families.
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Prepare families for the baptism of their children.
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Recruit, inspire, and equip adult volunteers to serve our children and families.
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Strengthen community and family relationships through regular events and festivals for members and friends including: festivals (BOO Bash, Jingle Jam, Easter Festival); family classes (Meal Prep, Platter Painting); and family events (Sunday Funday, Corn Hole Tournament Mother/Daughter Tea, and the Sweet Treat Swap)
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Flexible schedule, as negotiated with supervisor, healthy and collaborative team.
REQUIREMENTS: People person, outgoing: Passion for children and family ministry; organized and collaborative; resilient and flexible. Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field such as education, social work, or psychology; seasoned and mature faith; experience with children, families, ministry settings.
COMPENSATION: Negotiable
RESUMES TO: Rev. Dr. Anna V. Copeland, Senior Minister, c/o Charlene Applegate, Charlene.applegate@ccovb.org 772-562-9425