Director of Christian Education

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

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

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