Manhattan Christian College
Kids Ministry Director McCook Christian Church
Manhattan Christian College, Mc Cook, Nebraska, United States, 69001
Job Description
McCook Christian Church is seeking a Kids Director to lead our ministry for children (birth-5th grade). The ideal candidate is passionate about helping kids and families take their next best step in following Jesus and will champion a culture that seeks to build foundations for lifetime discipleship. This is a full-time position. Compensation:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Location:
McCook, Nebraska, a rural community of about 8,000 people, serving as a regional hub for southwest Nebraska. About McCook Christian Church
MCC exists to help everyone take their next best step in following Jesus, gaining traction toward transformation. We place high value on investing in our Next Generation, with an average of 40 adults serving weekly in the Kids Ministry, plus many more who volunteer on a rotation or for events. MCC has an average weekly attendance of around 550, with almost 100 kids at Wednesday programming. If you have a passion for discipling children, equipping volunteers, and partnering with families in a rural community context, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Kids Director at McCook Christian Church. Visit
www.mccookchristian.church
and our social media pages to get a rough impression of things. Primary Responsibilities
Equip & Empower Leaders:
Recruit, develop, and mentor volunteer teams to effectively serve children and families. Create and foster avenues for HS & JH students to serve.
Oversee Ministry Environments:
Provide leadership and structure for all kids’ programs, including Sunday and Wednesday environments.
Family Partnerships:
Collaborate with parents to nurture spiritual growth at home, offering support and resources for discipleship.
Outreach & Evangelism:
Demonstrate a heart for reaching children who do not yet know Jesus, integrating outreach and service opportunities into program planning.
Event Coordination:
Plan and coordinate special events such as Summer Jam (VBS), other community-focused gatherings, and trips.
Key Qualities & Leadership Traits
Heart for Kids & Families:
Prioritizes meaningful relationships with children and parents; passionate about seeing families thrive.
Strong Communicator:
Excels in interpersonal skills and clear communication with volunteers, staff, parents, and children.
Team Builder:
Skilled at recruiting, developing, and empowering volunteers; leads by equipping others rather than individual, direct contribution.
Collaborative Spirit:
Works closely with the NextGen department, staff, and church leadership to further a cohesive, church-wide vision.
Time Management:
Sets and meets deadlines, takes personal initiative.
Education & Experience
Preferred: Four-year degree and/or recognized ministry credentials. Proven leadership or ministry experience, particularly in children’s ministry. Reporting & Collaboration
Supervisor:
Reports to the NextGen Director.
Direct Reports:
Oversees the ministry team, volunteers (adults and students), interns/residents, and potentially future paid staff in MCC Kids.
Teamwork:
Partners with the staff as areas of ministry overlap (worship, media, etc) and more specifically with the NextGen director to align strategies and ensure a unified approach to discipleship.
Success Metrics
Growth & Engagement:
Increased participation in MCC Kids environments, development of foundations for lifetime discipleship, and heightened volunteer involvement.
NextGen Collaboration:
Works well as a part of the Next Gen staff, pursuing a shared vision and contributing to a thriving, consistent family ministry.
Community Impact:
Successful planning and execution of special events and community partnerships that advance MCC’s mission.
To Apply
To apply, send a resume to Seth Bates:
seth@mccookchristian.church Start: Preferably, we would have someone in place May 2025, but details are flexible.
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McCook Christian Church is seeking a Kids Director to lead our ministry for children (birth-5th grade). The ideal candidate is passionate about helping kids and families take their next best step in following Jesus and will champion a culture that seeks to build foundations for lifetime discipleship. This is a full-time position. Compensation:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Location:
McCook, Nebraska, a rural community of about 8,000 people, serving as a regional hub for southwest Nebraska. About McCook Christian Church
MCC exists to help everyone take their next best step in following Jesus, gaining traction toward transformation. We place high value on investing in our Next Generation, with an average of 40 adults serving weekly in the Kids Ministry, plus many more who volunteer on a rotation or for events. MCC has an average weekly attendance of around 550, with almost 100 kids at Wednesday programming. If you have a passion for discipling children, equipping volunteers, and partnering with families in a rural community context, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Kids Director at McCook Christian Church. Visit
www.mccookchristian.church
and our social media pages to get a rough impression of things. Primary Responsibilities
Equip & Empower Leaders:
Recruit, develop, and mentor volunteer teams to effectively serve children and families. Create and foster avenues for HS & JH students to serve.
Oversee Ministry Environments:
Provide leadership and structure for all kids’ programs, including Sunday and Wednesday environments.
Family Partnerships:
Collaborate with parents to nurture spiritual growth at home, offering support and resources for discipleship.
Outreach & Evangelism:
Demonstrate a heart for reaching children who do not yet know Jesus, integrating outreach and service opportunities into program planning.
Event Coordination:
Plan and coordinate special events such as Summer Jam (VBS), other community-focused gatherings, and trips.
Key Qualities & Leadership Traits
Heart for Kids & Families:
Prioritizes meaningful relationships with children and parents; passionate about seeing families thrive.
Strong Communicator:
Excels in interpersonal skills and clear communication with volunteers, staff, parents, and children.
Team Builder:
Skilled at recruiting, developing, and empowering volunteers; leads by equipping others rather than individual, direct contribution.
Collaborative Spirit:
Works closely with the NextGen department, staff, and church leadership to further a cohesive, church-wide vision.
Time Management:
Sets and meets deadlines, takes personal initiative.
Education & Experience
Preferred: Four-year degree and/or recognized ministry credentials. Proven leadership or ministry experience, particularly in children’s ministry. Reporting & Collaboration
Supervisor:
Reports to the NextGen Director.
Direct Reports:
Oversees the ministry team, volunteers (adults and students), interns/residents, and potentially future paid staff in MCC Kids.
Teamwork:
Partners with the staff as areas of ministry overlap (worship, media, etc) and more specifically with the NextGen director to align strategies and ensure a unified approach to discipleship.
Success Metrics
Growth & Engagement:
Increased participation in MCC Kids environments, development of foundations for lifetime discipleship, and heightened volunteer involvement.
NextGen Collaboration:
Works well as a part of the Next Gen staff, pursuing a shared vision and contributing to a thriving, consistent family ministry.
Community Impact:
Successful planning and execution of special events and community partnerships that advance MCC’s mission.
To Apply
To apply, send a resume to Seth Bates:
seth@mccookchristian.church Start: Preferably, we would have someone in place May 2025, but details are flexible.
#J-18808-Ljbffr