Children’s Ministry Director

Covenant United Methodist Church,

Greer, SCDirector of Children’s Ministry (Infant to 5th Grade) Job DescriptionReports to:

Associate Pastor of Discipleship, Missions, & Adult MinistriesClassification:

Full-timePosition Overview:

The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for the overall worship, discipleship, and engagement of our children membership. This includes working with our Children’s Ministry team to create a comprehensive program for our children.Primary Areas of Responsibilities:Provide visionary leadership for the Children’s Ministry team to accomplish the mission of Covenant and the children’s ministry department.Supervise and manage staff members including the Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry and the childcare staff.Responsible for planning and executing ministries for children that grow their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. This includes selecting curriculum from infant to 5th grade, leading a weekly worship, and other special events such as VBS and retreats.Create a welcoming and safe environment for children and adults, coordinating the nursery, Sunday morning lessons, Sunday morning children’s worship, and Sunday night activities for children.Set and oversee ministry budgets and the facilities provided. Communicate and work in collaboration with the Covenant Christian Academy (CCA) regarding shared spaces, furniture, and facilities.Lead weekly chapel (August to May) for CCA students in collaboration with the CCA director.Implement Safe Sanctuary policies and procedures for the nursery and children’s ministries. Actively engage parents to volunteer and participate in children’s ministry activities.Engage in continuing education opportunities associated with children’s ministry to improve current ministries.Coordinate and execute parent meetings as needed.Coordinate and execute children’s ministry volunteer training events as needed.Oversee and lead the Children’s Ministry Team.Connect and communicate effectively with children, adults, and families concerning spiritual matters.Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees children’s ministry as a calling from God.Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs.Model a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and perform all other duties as assigned by the pastoral and leadership team.The Director of Children’s Ministry position is employed by the Staff Parish Relations Committee and shall work under the supervision of the Associate Pastor of Discipleship, Missions, & Adult Ministries and the Executive Pastor.Education and Experience:

This position requires a strong spiritual background and commitment to the church and to the ministry of the church. A minimum of five years of experience building and growing a children’s ministry and possession of a bachelor’s degree in Christian education, elementary education, or early childhood education is preferred. The candidate must have a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, and above reproach character.Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.Interested parties should forward a complete application packet to Matt Yon at myon@covumc.org. It should include the following:Cover letter with general background information, family, community involvement, and hobbies

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