Director of Education

This individual will develop and oversee the discipleship systems from cradle through high school and to their families.

Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for the Job:

• Agreement with the core values of Columbia City United Methodist Church

• A love for Christ, His Word and the Church.

• A vital and personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Committed to living and modeling a Godly lifestyle inside and outside of the church

• Works well with Children, Youth, and Parents

• Takes a networking rather than "silo" approach to ministry

• The individual should have experience leading others, teaching, event planning and interpersonal communication.

• They should be able to dream, create and organize events, resources and people.

• This team member will be fiscally responsible with their ministry budget and be able to use many creative resources to accomplish their mission.

• The individual will be a person of integrity in work and personal life; someone who is growing spiritually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and organize ministries to families.

• Develop and/or plan curriculum for Pre-K to High School.

• Partner with families in the spiritual development of their children.

• Oversee and develop volunteer leaders

• Connect family ministries into the overall life of the church.

• Work to create, develop and install mission and vision for the family ministry.

• Organize family activities

• Intentionally grow in your leadership and faith.

• Get involved in the community. Ex. Volunteer, rec sports, community groups etc.

• Provide pastoral care to families and young people

• Maintain and be accountable with ministry budgets.

• Takes a "how can I help" approach to ministry, assisting in other areas of church ministry in accordance with the needs of the church and the gifts of the individual as directed by the Pastor.

Benefits

Part-time/Full-time and competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience