Director of Children’s Ministries

Founders Ministries, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The King's Chapel in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Director of Children's Ministries who loves Jesus, demonstrates strong leadership, and shepherds children from birth through 5th grade while equipping families to live gospel-centered discipleship.

You will recruit and train volunteers, plan safety trainings, manage curriculum and budget, collaborate with elders and staff, and oversee events like Vacation Bible School and Fall Festival.

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS or ministry training preferred.
• Previous children's ministry experience required.
• Ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers.
• Proficiency with church management tools.

Aufgaben

• Direct development, planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a biblically based children's ministry for birth to 5th grade.
• Develop gospel-centered discipleship strategies with families.
• Collaborate with elders, staff, and volunteers to provide teaching, music, and recreation for children.
• Recruit, train, supervise children's life group teachers and volunteers.
• Coordinate safety training for staff and volunteers.
• Oversee major activities like Vacation Bible School and Fall Festival.
• Assist with the Adventure Club program and Children's Choir coordination.
• Review, select, and order curriculum; manage inventory and budgeting.
• Submit ministry highlights for weekly newsletter and family meetings.
• Attend regular staff meetings.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Volunteer recruitment

Tech proficiency

Ausbildung

BA/BS or ministry training

Tools

Church management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Director of Children's Ministries at The King's Chapel is a godly, humble leader who joyfully serves Christ by shepherding children and equipping families in alignment with the church's mission: people awakened to a holy God. This role exists to faithfully execute gospel-centered discipleship for children, helping them grow in the knowledge, fear, and love of God through His Word. The Director of Children's Ministries demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and recruiting skills, effectively managing details while working independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Key Responsibilities

Ministry Leadership & Development

• Direct the development, planning, coordination, operation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, biblically based children's educational ministry for ages from birth to 5th grade.
• Develop and implement gospel-centered discipleship strategies for children in partnership with families.
• Collaborate with elders, staff members, and volunteers to provide a well-rounded program of teaching, music, and recreation for children.

Volunteer & Staff Leadership

• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise children's life group teachers, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct regular teacher training and parent/teacher training sessions. This includes working with each teacher and volunteer to complete all safety training and coordinating that training.
• Oversee, train, and coordinate any contract childcare employees.

Program Oversight & Events

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major children's ministry activities such as Vacation Bible School and Fall Festival.
• Help lead the Adventure Club program, including volunteer training, supply and curriculum ordering, and Adventure Club schedules.
• Assist with the Children's Choir by coordinating with the Pastor of Music and Worship.

Administration & Communication

• Review, select, and order curriculum and educational tools in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, purchasing as needed.
• Develop and manage an annual ministry budget and calendar.
• Submit ministry highlights, advertisements, and information for the weekly church newsletter and family meetings.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology, media, and standard office systems and planning tools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend regular staff meetings and staff functions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of The King's Chapel.
• A calling to children's ministry and a heart for partnering with families in discipleship.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers effectively.
• Proficiency with technology and church management tools.
• BA/BS or official ministry training is preferred.
• Previous children's ministry experience is required.

Position Details

• Status: Full‑time
• Schedule: Includes Sundays and occasional evenings for events and trainings
• Reports to: Associate Pastor of Ministries