Christian Career
Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry - San Ramon Valley United Methodist
Christian Career, San Ramon, California, United States, 94583
Director of Children’s and Youth Ministry - San Ramon Valley United Methodist ChurchPurpose of Children’s and Youth Ministry:
San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church (SRVUMC) is seeking an individual who has the experience, desire, vision, and competency to develop and direct programs for young children and youth. The Next Generation Ministry goal is to foster a strong education program through building relationships with ministry chairs, teachers, students, parents (including the PTA), and church leaders that strengthen the students’ commitment to the church and growth in their faith in and love for Jesus Christ.
This position outline is written for one person to fill the entire spectrum of responsibilities, but the church is open to splitting the Youth and Children’s department responsibilities into 2 distinct and separate jobs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and faith development to the children’s and/or youth ministry members and the families.
This includes responsibilities for weekly Sunday School programming and special events as well as being a trusted source for spiritual (Bible study, prayer, fellowship, worship), relational (community service and evangelism), organizational, and administrative leadership.
Seek to recruit, train, and supervise teachers, leaders, and other volunteers to assist in the Sunday School classroom and related events on a rotating or agreed-upon schedule.
Maintain strategy for outreach, recruiting, and assimilating new children and youth.
Become well-versed in the church's purpose, mission, and ministry.
Encourage and coordinate outreach opportunities, seasonal/summer programs (VBS), and fellowship for children, youth, and families as appropriate.
Ability to inspire children, youth, and team members of all ages.
Provide pastoral care to families, children, and youth.
Maintain a vital relationship with Jesus.
Qualifications:
College graduate with some seminary education or training in Christian education.
Spiritual maturity and a high degree of moral and ethical standards.
Friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible team approach while working with children, youth, parents, and staff members.
Experience in working with children in a church setting – either as staff or volunteer.
Working Conditions:
Position is part-time and hourly. Salary range is $28 to $40/hr based on qualifications and experience.
Combined youth and children at 20 to 25 hours per week; Youth only at 12 to 13 hours per week; Children only at 12 to 13 hours per week.
Weekly Sunday attendance is required.
Occasional time off available upon request and advance notice to Lead Pastor. It is expected that the chosen candidate will notify the Next Generation Ministry Leaders prior to any absence from regularly scheduled hours, events, or duties and arrange a substitute plan and leader.
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San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church (SRVUMC) is seeking an individual who has the experience, desire, vision, and competency to develop and direct programs for young children and youth. The Next Generation Ministry goal is to foster a strong education program through building relationships with ministry chairs, teachers, students, parents (including the PTA), and church leaders that strengthen the students’ commitment to the church and growth in their faith in and love for Jesus Christ.
This position outline is written for one person to fill the entire spectrum of responsibilities, but the church is open to splitting the Youth and Children’s department responsibilities into 2 distinct and separate jobs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and faith development to the children’s and/or youth ministry members and the families.
This includes responsibilities for weekly Sunday School programming and special events as well as being a trusted source for spiritual (Bible study, prayer, fellowship, worship), relational (community service and evangelism), organizational, and administrative leadership.
Seek to recruit, train, and supervise teachers, leaders, and other volunteers to assist in the Sunday School classroom and related events on a rotating or agreed-upon schedule.
Maintain strategy for outreach, recruiting, and assimilating new children and youth.
Become well-versed in the church's purpose, mission, and ministry.
Encourage and coordinate outreach opportunities, seasonal/summer programs (VBS), and fellowship for children, youth, and families as appropriate.
Ability to inspire children, youth, and team members of all ages.
Provide pastoral care to families, children, and youth.
Maintain a vital relationship with Jesus.
Qualifications:
College graduate with some seminary education or training in Christian education.
Spiritual maturity and a high degree of moral and ethical standards.
Friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible team approach while working with children, youth, parents, and staff members.
Experience in working with children in a church setting – either as staff or volunteer.
Working Conditions:
Position is part-time and hourly. Salary range is $28 to $40/hr based on qualifications and experience.
Combined youth and children at 20 to 25 hours per week; Youth only at 12 to 13 hours per week; Children only at 12 to 13 hours per week.
Weekly Sunday attendance is required.
Occasional time off available upon request and advance notice to Lead Pastor. It is expected that the chosen candidate will notify the Next Generation Ministry Leaders prior to any absence from regularly scheduled hours, events, or duties and arrange a substitute plan and leader.
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