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Job Overview

POSITION PURPOSE

The Children’s Ministry Director provides leadership and oversight for Christ Covenant’s ministry to children from birth through 5^th grade, with the goal of helping our children know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. Working as part of the Children’s Ministry team, the Children’s Director seeks to support parents in the spiritual development of their children by developing a gospel-centered ministry of biblical teaching, discipleship, community, service, events, and fellowship while also building meaningful relationships with children, parents, and volunteers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive ministry strategy for the spiritual development of Christ Covenant’s children that is consistent with Christ Covenant’s mission and vision.
• Regularly evaluate programs, staffing, volunteer structures, curriculum, and ministry effectiveness, recommending changes that best support the mission and long-term health of the ministry.
• Oversee and develop all ministerial programs for children ages birth through fifth grade.
  • Sunday morning Sunday School
  • Wednesday night discipleship programs
  • Special events (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
  • Summer VBS
  • Infant baptism coordination and family preparation
  • Communicant’s Class
  • Junior Leaders (5^th grade)
• Lead, supervise, develop, and provide regular direction and accountability to Children’s Ministry staff, establishing clear roles, priorities, and healthy systems of communication and collaboration. Participate in the hiring and onboarding of Children’s Ministry staff as needed.
• Recruit, train, and communicate with volunteers for the children’s ministry.
• Choose and prepare curriculum for all Sunday morning and Wednesday night programs.
• Efficiently, effectively, and consistently communicate with Christ Covenant families.
• Partner with and equip parents as the primary disciplers of their children, providing resources, communication, encouragement, and opportunities that connect church-based ministry with discipleship in the home.
• Manage the ministry budget
• Coordinate with other ministries within Christ Covenant as needed
• Provide leadership and direction for the inclusion, discipleship, and care of children with disabilities and their families.
• Work alongside Sonlight (Christ Covenant’s preschool) to reach young families.
• Ensure that all Children’s Ministry programs, staff, and volunteers operate in accordance with Christ Covenant’s child protection, safety, security, and check-in/check-out policies.