GP KIDS DIRECTOR (Children's Ministry - K-5) - APPLY USING THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM.
GracePoint Church in Bismarck, North Dakota is a thriving, growing community of committed disciples who have a simple, biblical mission:
Jesus is our message. Discipleship is our method. Spiritual Maturity is our goal.
The GP Kids Director role is a full-time position (40 hours per week). The Director would join our staff of 4 full-time ministry leaders and 6 part-time support and administrative team members.
SUMMARY: The GP Kids Director is responsible to strategize, plan, organize, coordinate, implement all GP Kids ministry programs in alignment with the overall GracePoint mission.
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PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective listener and consistent, clear communicator.
- Self-starter who invites and encourages collaboration.
- Leadership qualities that encourage mission success through teambuilding among staff and volunteers.
- Eager to lead kids to a saving knowledge of Jesus and to teach them how to maintain a growing relationship with Jesus that leads to Christian maturity.
- Personally and professionally organized, able to create and/or maintain systems and procedures that provide clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in ministry.
- Collaboratively works with staff and volunteers to foster success.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Prayer:
- Pray regularly for all staff, volunteers, and families involved in GP Kids ministries.
Lead GP Kids Ministry:
- Responsible for planning and supervising all events for GP Kids Ministry. Current programs and events this includes are Sunday Mornings, Wednesday nights (Awana), and special events. (Example: VBS, Family Movie Night, etc.)
- Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth in GracePoint’s children.
Maintain GP Kids’ programmatic alignment with GracePoint’s mission and values.
Schedule and Recruit Volunteers:
- Recruit, assign, and organize all GP Kids Elementary volunteer involvement on Wednesdays, Sundays, and for special events.
- Work with and recruit volunteers to ensure all needed positions are staffed.
- Design, implement, and maintain a volunteer recruitment strategy.
- Design and implement discipleship and training tools that equip GP Kids volunteers and staff to impact kids for Christ.
Communication:
- Communicate clearly and regularly with volunteers and parents.
- Regularly inform the church family about what is happening in GP Kids ministries.
- Clearly communicate GP Kids needs to the church staff as needed.
Steward Resources:
- Oversee the effective and wise use of the GP Kids Ministry budget.
REGULAR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a strategic plan for sharing the gospel regularly to, discipling, and encouraging the spiritual growth of GracePoint’s children.
- Work with appropriate GracePoint staff to develop a child-focused social media and content strategy that communicates the gospel, teaches biblical truth, and highlights God’s work among the children of the GracePoint family.
- Oversee and improve upon GracePoint’s child safety procedures and policies for the GP Kids ministry.
- Participate in the formulation and oversight of the annual budget for GP Kids ministry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A vibrant, mature, and growing relationship with Jesus.
- A clear sense of calling to Children’s Ministry.
- A teachable spirit, eager to become equipped for effective ministry.
- Higher Education or training in Children’s Ministry or related field.
OR - 2 years of experience in a hands-on Children’s Ministry environment.
WHAT YOU BELIEVE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Ministry Expense Accounts Provided
- Children’s Ministry Budget: $17,450 annually.
- Personal Book/Resource allowance: $650 annually.
- Personal Meals/Ministry Contact Allowance: $700 annually.
- Personal Conferences/Development Allowance: $1,500 annually.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary of $65,000 annually.
- Health care stipend: $9,600 annually.
- Phone allowance: $1,440 annually.
- 401K Employer match at 5%.
- Dental, Disability & Dismemberment Insurances.
- Paid annual leave.
- Supplemental Sick Leave (SSL) plan.
- Flexible schedule. Remote work options when necessary.
- Office space and computer.
- Relocation/moving expenses paid
To apply for this position,
please download our Candidate Profile and follow the instructions there.
