Director of Children's, Youth, and Family Ministry
Title: Director of Children's, Youth, and Family Ministries
Purpose of job:
The Director of Children’s, Youth, and Family ministries shall create a loving, Christian education environment for children from infancy through 12th grade and their families.
Responsibilities:
-Promote, participate in, and supervise all areas of children, youth, and family ministry.
-Oversee all youth and children’s programs such as:
Easter Egg Hunt
Relay for Christ
Fall Festival
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Youth fundraisers, such as Valentine Dinner and BBQ sales
Retreats, such as Fire & Ice and Warmth in Winter
Summer mission trip
District camp
Other ministries that may emerge
-Initiate, coordinate, provide resources, recruit volunteers, and supervise special programs throughout the year
for children and youth, including:
Vacation Bible School
Wednesday Night Classes
Bibles to Third Graders
-Duties include
Prepare annual Children’s and Youth Ministry budget and manage expenses as adopted by church budget for
children’s and youth ministries.
Promote and work with volunteer and paid staff to give oversight to all areas of children’s, youth, and family
discipleship ministries.
Work closely with relevant ministry teams
Attend staff meetings and report on activities
Oversee youth and adult planning meetings
Initiate coordination and promote participation on programs like Vacation Bible School, Fall Retreats, youth
Sunday, etc.
Supervise children’s and youth volunteers, conveying to them the philosophy, rules, and other regulations of
youth and family programs. Ensure youth volunteers adhere to said rules and create an annual training plan
for leaders and volunteers
Effectively communicate the activities of the ministry with parents and youth volunteers through newsletter,
web site, social media, and other venues about ministries to assure strong communication between church
and home.
Maintain an understanding of current trends in children’s, youth, and family ministry and participate in
educational opportunities for personal and professional growth
Develop age-specific ministry goals and provide strategies and programs to accomplish the goals
Assist in worship when requested by the Pastor
-Job Qualifications:
Strong Christian faith with a genuine love for children and youth and a dynamic and enthusiastic attitude about
being with children and youth
Demonstrated understanding of United Methodist beliefs, doctrines, traditions, and social principles of the
church, exemplifying Christian character through a life of prayer, spiritual discipline, and leadership in the life
of the church
Maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
Skills and abilities in developing and leading opportunities for spiritual growth
Experience in teaching or Christian education
Strong management skills (planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing)
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing events and schedules
Demonstrated awareness of modern culture, social trends, and how they relate to a child’s and youth’s faith
journey
Proven ability to work with various types of people and collaborate with all levels of staff members
Seek to grow and mature as a vital follower of Jesus and as a Christian leader
-Education/Licensure/Certification
Prefer a minimum of 2-3 years of related youth experience.
Prefer youth experience in a church relayed environment but will consider related field.
Associates or college degree or better in child care, education, religion, youth ministry, or similar related field
preferred.
Participation in continuing education opportunities is expected in consultation with the Pastor
Valid Driver’s License
While this is a full-time position, we offer flexible hours that allow the right candidate to continue to work towards their degree, a Master’s. Salary is dependent upon applicable experience and qualifications. Please submit resumes to:
sandra.phelps@smyrnafirstumc.org
Contact: Camron Phelps SPRC Chairperson
Church/Org/Business Name: Smyrna First United Methodist
Address: 301 Sam Davis Rd Smyrna 37167
Phone: 6154592826
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