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Family Bible Church

Children's Minister

Family Bible Church, Marshall, Michigan, United States, 49068

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Position Description: " equip God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity…and become mature." (Eph 4:12-13) This is a team-focused role working closely with staff and volunteers to move kids and parents closer to Jesus. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of Kids Ministry (Birth - 5th Grade). This includes creating a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment where children can grow in their understanding of God and the Bible. Recruit, train, and support volunteers, develop curriculum, and partner with parents to nurture the spiritual development of children. Church Mission: "DEVELOPing followers of Jesus who SERVE to REACH one more." Church Vision: "To be a community of people who actively ENGAGES GOD and OTHERS whether GATHERED or SCATTERED." Church Website: Hours Per Week: Part Time (29 hours) Hybrid Work Environment (office, home, beyond), generally Sunday through Thursday but may change due to season or events Willing and able to flex hours due to both personal/family and ministry needs/demands Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Retirement (after 3 full years) Reports To: Community Pastor Responsibilities: SHEPHERD/PASTORAL CARE Prayer, intentional connection, discipleship, and care for children and parents SUNDAYS and MIDWEEK PROGRAMMING Oversee ministry for nursery, preschool, and elementary age groups Select, adapt, and manage curriculum for each age group to ensure age-appropriate, engaging lessons Train, equip, and encourage volunteer teachers in classroom management, lesson delivery, and child discipleship Recruit, schedule, and manage all children's ministry volunteers, ensuring completion of background checks and required training Maintain children's ministry supplies, spaces, and records Design and publish social media, church announcements, website, and weekly update to communicate regularly with parents Print and upload video for curriculum Provide parenting and discipleship resources Develop and implement safety policies and check-in procedures VISION Provide leadership and vision for the continued development of children's ministry Identify opportunities to improve ministry processes, maximize space use, and explore future programming possibilities Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the broader vision of the church EVENTS Plan for seasonal children's programs (e.g., Vacation Bible School, Christmas/Easter presentations, family worship events) Teach baptism classes for children and provide follow-up support MISCELLANEOUS Use of Planning Center software for communication and organization Various administrative and other tasks needed to keep ministry running Other tasks/needs that Lead Pastor or Community Pastor delegates Character, Experience, & Knowledge: Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and an active, growing relationship Loves Jesus and loves people Biblically-centered Able to teach Demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit at home, work, and in community, living a life above reproach Able to connect with others on a professionally kind personal level Able to disciple those in the congregation and the community employing a Godly approach Maintain a work calendar reflective of responsibilities and priorities Additional Capabilities Required: Must be able to use a computer keyboard, read from a computer monitor, and utilize a variety of computer software Must have a valid driver's license Must be able to cope with a number of varied and pressing priorities at any given time Must be able to maintain Christian behaviors and attitudes when faced with difficult, argumentative or other challenging confrontations and conversations Must align with Family Bible Church's Statement of Faith ) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25, $30,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person