Pastoral Team Staff (Church School - Children)

BARKER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Singapore is looking for a dedicated individual to lead their children's ministry. This role requires a commitment to spiritual nurture and effective organization of educational activities. The ideal candidate should hold a Theological Degree or Diploma and have at least 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Care or Children Ministry. Strong communication, innovative thinking, and the ability to work under minimal supervision are essential. Join us in making disciples of Christ through nurturing faith in children.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Care or Children Ministry.

Responsibilities

• Organise devotions, bible studies, and spiritual formation activities.
• Plan and organise Church School activities aligned with ministry objectives.
• Engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School.
• Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors' Office.

Skills

Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active

Building good rapport with children and parents

Education

Theological Degree/Diploma

Job description

Church School – a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who go and make other disciples of Christ.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
   • Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers.
   • Train – Initiate and organise training and development for Church School teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology; build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School.
   • Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings.
   • Encourage – Initiate opportunities to provide support (pastoral care & counselling) to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey; walk along and disciple the children in their spiritual journey.
2. Planning & Organising:
   • Assist the Committee or be responsible in planning, organising and the smooth running of Church School activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives.
   • Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment.
   • Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and where there are conflicts, recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts.
   • Recommend & implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain Church School participation.
3. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry.
4. Pastors’ Office representative:
   • Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office.
   • Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to the Pastors’ Office.
5. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries.

Qualifications

• Theological Degree/Diploma

Relevant Experience and Skillsets

• Area - Early Childhood Care or Children Ministry
• Years of Experience - 2 years

Required Skill set:

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active
• Building good rapport with children and parents.