JOB SUMMARY
The Children’s Ministries Director/Pastor is responsible for the development and implementation of the vision, strategy, and tactical elements for all programs, activities, and educational aspects related to Children’s Ministry at Rock Family Church.
Specifically, the Children’s Ministries Director/Pastor is responsible for all children’s programs on Sundays (live teaching and worship) Kids Camp, VBS, kids ministry for special services and events, and all kids outreach events like Halloween, Easter, etc.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, grow, and innovate RFC Children's Ministry – including everything from curriculum and live teaching to safety and security, to volunteer recruitment and training.
Develop and implement the vision for children’s ministries (CM) in collaboration with the Lead Team and Executive Pastors.
Provide strategic leadership and planning initiatives for CM staff
Set direction, training, oversight and leadership for all CM staff and volunteers
Offer pastoral care and encouragement to CM staff and volunteers
Develop processes necessary for effective CM operations (e.g.: check-in)
Oversee CM budget and financial oversight
Oversee the selection and implementation of the curriculum
Develop communication plans to keep staff, volunteers, and parents informed
Responsible for all staffing of CM (including training)
Manage communications between ministries that interact with CM
Develop and implement all safety and security processes for CM in cooperation with the church’s safety and security team
Oversee and implement all programming for CM (Infants-5th grade)
Coordinate family events, VBS, Sunday services, with live teaching and worship, and create a high energy, fun, engaging environment where kids are begging parents to come to church each Sunday and to attend events, VBS, and camps for CM parents and families.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Demonstrates solid organizational, administrative, and communication skills
Demonstrates a “whatever it takes” attitude to get things done with excellence; hard- working
Shows strong interpersonal skills; growing leader; team builder; sense of humor; risk-taker
Has a passion for ministry to children and seeing both parents and children grow in their faith
Has a growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior
Embraces the vision, values, and statement of faith of Rock Family Church
Shows competency in administration and weekly recruitment of volunteers and leaders.
Brings reliability, trustworthiness, and excellence when following through on details
Embraces innovation and creativity while adapting to growth and change and has a coach able and teachable spirit.
Uses appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
Shows leadership skills utilizing a cooperative, collaborative team leadership style
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain healthy and motivating relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and volunteers.
Understands and keeps current on issues related to safety and security resulting in the implementation of associated activities and safeguards
