Position Description : The Kids Minister exists to introduce kids to Jesus in a fun, interactive, engaging way, while helping them understand and grow in their faith. This position oversees all kids ministry
(Birth-5th) and partners with parents & families to be the primary disciple-makers of their kids.
This role also sees the recruitment, encouragement, and training of volunteers. This position reports to the Executive Minister.
Ministry responsibilities include :
- Prioritize your health and relationship with Jesus
- Plan, organize, and implement key outreach events that are effective in reaching kids
- Oversee and organize kids classes (birth-5th grade) during weekly Sunday gatherings
- Oversee and organize Club45 (4th and 5th grade)
- Provide a warm, friendly, and safe environment for kids and families
- Attending all regularly scheduled staff meetings and periodic Leadership Team meetings
- Recruit the necessary teachers / leaders for Kids Ministry classes
- Train teachers / leaders to effectively disciple the kids
- Encourage, connect with, and pray for volunteers on a regular basis
- Insure that all adult background checks are current and up-to-date
- Propose and adhere to an approved annual budget for Kids Ministry
- Working collaboratively with other church staff members, elders and leadership team to integrate kids ministry into the broader church mission.
- Manage the overall health and safety policies in Kids Ministry including the registration and check in process
- Use effective modes of communication designed to keep families engaged and informed of current curriculum, events, projects, and opportunities
- Cast the vision for a vibrant Kids Ministry that will allow kids to experience God in a relevant and relational way
Healthy ministry fruit looks like :
The Sunday morning experience is wonderfully Jesus-centeredThe volunteer team feels equipped, valued, and supportedThe ministry provides a safe, clean, energetic environmentKids and families feel welcome, known, and valuedEvents and ministries are reaching the communityParents are informed and equipped to be the primary disciple makersKids are applying what they learn and are asking faith questionsThere's laughter, joy, and engagement in every classroomParents are having spiritual conversations at home with their kidsVolunteers show up consistently and are excited to serveKids are transitioned well into the life of the student ministry (6th-12th grade)The ministry is marked by transformation over informationJ-18808-Ljbffr