Director of Christian Education

5/16/2022

Home Moravian Church seeks a full-time Director of Christian Education (DCE), responsible for organizing, coordinating, and implementing an effective year-around ministry of Christian formation for all ages.  The DCE is staff liaison to the Christian Education (CE) Committee and reports to the Head of Staff (Senior Pastor).  A commitment to regular Sunday and evening work is a requirement for this position.
 
Key Ministry Areas:

  • Sunday programming and other continuing educational opportunities for all ages
  • Seasonal events to coincide with the liturgical year (e.g. Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg hunt, Christian Education Sunday, Prayer Days for Children & Youth, Advent & Lenten formation opportunities)
  • Godly Play (a Montessori-based curriculum for children)
  • Communion education for children
  • Supervision of the Director of Youth Ministry and Nursery Supervisor
Administrative Expectations:
  • Work closely with the staff team to plan and lead ministries across congregational life
  • Attend meetings of the Board of Elders as a member of the program staff
  • Provide regular ministry-specific communications to the congregation
  • Participate in the Moravian Ministries Association and other provincial gatherings for Directors of Christian Education
  • Comply with all requirements and guidelines of the Home Church employee handbook, Child Protection policy, and photo permission procedures
  • Work with the CE Committee to develop and manage the CE budget
  • Continue the church’s Ministry Architects initiative for children and youth in partnership with the CE Committee
Desired Skills and Qualities:
  • Relational leader
  • Team player in working with staff and church constituencies
  • Able to recruit, train, mentor, and empower volunteers
  • Self-motivated
  • Theology and practice consistent with the teachings of the Moravian Church
  • Proficient with current technologies
  • Good communicator with excellent writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited Seminary and/or Divinity School
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
Compensation:
  • Starting base salary: $45,000-52,000; commensurate with experience
  • Health insurance (medical, visual, dental)
 
Anticipated start date: August 1, 2022
 
Interested candidates should include the following materials with their application: cover letter, resume, three references, and permission to contact those references. Completed applications may be sent to aheil@homemoravian.org with the subject heading, Director of Christian Education.  The deadline for applications is July 1, 2022.
 

Contact: Bob Hunter (Personnel Committee, Chair)

Church/Org/Business Name: Home Moravian Church

Address: 529 S Church St. Winston-Salem NC 27101

Phone: 336-722-6171

Email: Click to email

Website: https://www.homemoravian.org/

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