Kids Ministry Lead

The Chapel, Inc
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2024
Categories: Children's Ministry
Denominations:
Church Size: 1501 to 2000
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Flexible
Job Description:

Who We Are: We are a non-denominational church of about 1700 that is committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus and baptizing life long disciples who do the same. The Chapel seeks to help people connect to the larger Church and discover real meaning and purpose of life according to an accurate interpretation of God’s Word. The Chapel’s mission is to help people Believe, Grow, Serve, and “Change Your World” for Christ. We want to be Biblical, Relevant, Relational, Excellent, and exude Joy. See our website for our essential beliefs.

About The Role: We are seeking a full-time Kid’s Ministry Lead who is passionate about leading a team of staff and volunteers in reaching children and families for Jesus. Shepherding the team is a high priority while still overseeing programming, budget, curriculum, discipleship, and special events (both children and family events). Creating vision and fun, safe environments in a family friendly culture, recruiting and retaining strong volunteers, innovating ideas that help the overall Win of equipping and empowering the Kid’s Ministry with a vision that is inspiring and simple to implement, while living a Christ-filled life in and outside of the church walls.

The Kid’s Ministry Pastor/Director’s responsibilities will include:

  • Execution of ministry Vision, Strategy, and Values for the Chapel Kid’s Ministry
  • Plan and administer the Kid Min annual budget (with monthly documentation)
  • Execute Faith @ Home with Family Life team on second Wednesday night of each month
  • Value a team approach to ministry by building a Leadership Team, including volunteers
  • Responsible to make sure that Kid Min venues are properly staffed and ready at least 30 minutes before start time and people are present, welcoming students into an engaging environment
  • Oversee various aspects of programming including, but not limited to, weekly gatherings, camps, retreats, service projects, and special acitivies (like FCA basketball and other sport ministries)
  • Communicate effectively and early with all necessary parties.
  • Work with the Family Life team to partner with parents, and plan/lead Family Life events
  • Spend time vetting all children’s curriculum with the Kid Min staff
  • Collaborating with the LoveWorks (special needs) director and Family Life Team
  • Spend time building staff relationships and attend weekly staff prayer and ministry meetings
  • Available at Weekend Services (Attend one in person each Sunday, with exceptions), co-lead preteen ministry with Family Life Pastor on Sunday nights
  • Other responsibilities determined by giftedness.
About The Chapel, Inc

We are a non-denominational church of about 1600 that is committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus and baptizing life long disciples who do the same. The Chapel seeks to help people connect to the larger Church and discover real meaning and purpose of life according an accurate interpretation of God’s Word. The Chapel’s mission is to help people Believe, Grow, Serve, and “Change Your World” for Christ. We want to be Biblical, Relevant, Relational, Excellent, and exude Joy. Please visit our website for our core beliefs.

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