PRINCIPAL FUNCTION
The principal function of all pastoral staff at Pathway is to equip God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ will mature spiritually (Eph. 4:11-13). The ministry of equipping is accomplished through the Word, prayer, and modeling the Christian life (Acts 6:4; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). The ministry of equipping is secondarily a ministry of leadership and oversight of the church’s ministries and spiritual life (Heb. 13:7, 17; Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7). The pastoral staff is the leadership of the church, called by God, and financially compensated in order to devote full-time energies to the leadership and oversight of the church’s ministries. This is done under the accountability and direction of the Elder Board.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To give leadership to the children’s ministry (birth through grade 5) including casting a compelling vision, training and equipping of paid and volunteer staff, and creating an environment where children can grow in the knowledge and love of God.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Character: The Children’s Director must be a person of irreproachable character (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9), who is sound in faith and doctrine. They must be in full accord with the Evangelical Free Church Statement of Faith and be willing to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the church.
- Leadership: Able to set a compelling vision based on our purposes as a church, applied to the specific ministry areas of responsibility.
- Management: Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip and lead ministry systems and volunteers.
- Knowledge: Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner. Possesses significant knowledge of ministry needs and processes for equipping believers to complete the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40).
- Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and training in the areas of ministry responsibility
- Team Player: Committed to the ministry vision of the church, able to take direction from supervisor and work cooperatively with other members of the staff and congregation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide vision, leadership and oversight for the children’s ministry.
- Supervise paid staff (assistant, preschool director, special needs coordinator, etc.)
- Develop teams to assist with the tasks of operating an active children’s ministry program.
- Recruit and provide ongoing training and development for leaders and volunteers within the children’s ministry.
- Offer periodical special outreach events for children.
- Offer pastoral care to children and their parents, in conjunction with other ministry staff.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum, programs and events, making changes when necessary.
- Work with the safety team to ensure the safety and security of all the activities in the children’s ministry.
- Provide leadership in other ministry areas, as appropriate and as time permits
REPORTS TO EXECUTIVE PASTOR
WORKS CLOSELY WITH
- Ministry Staff (Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Campus Pastor)
- Support Staff
- Volunteers
