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Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

Position: Children's Ministry Director

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


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121 S White rd, San Jose, California 95127Position Title:

Children's Ministry DirectorPosition Type:

Part TimeDescription:

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is a growing congregation in East San Jose and a member of LCMC: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. As a church, we seek to honor our Lutheran heritage and be attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit as we care for, grow, and serve our community. The Children’s Ministry Director is a key member of our team at Gloria Dei and will have a strong collaborative nature and growing faith in Jesus. That growing faith will be the conduit in leading our children in ever-increasing love and worship of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.ResponsibilitiesSchedule volunteer staffing for Sunday morning childcare (ages 0 – 4)

Ensure background checks of volunteers are completed and up-to-date o Ensure nursery policy and procedures are up-to-date and implemented by volunteersHelp grow a Sunday morning Sunday school/ministry for children (ages 5 – 5th grade)With the pastor, select engaging and theologically appropriate curriculum for children with a wide age rangeRecruit volunteers to teach and support the ministryEnsure background checks of teachers and volunteers

Offer a weekly kids’ club/ministry for children from local elementary schools to build relationships and develop our children’s ministryDevelop relationship with our preschool director to determine avenues of support and integration of our preschool • Recruit new children into our church communityHelp plan, implement, and participate in community-wide fellowship opportunitiesBe a part of Gloria Dei’s outreach efforts to our local communityKnowledge, Skills, and Desired Characteristics: As a representative of Christ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, our Children’s Ministry Director will:Have a pastoral heart and a commitment to follow JesusBe a team player and team builderHave high-energy and an entrepreneurial spiritHave experience working with children and developing afterschool programs (preferred)Have experience volunteering or working with young children in a ministry setting (preferred)

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