Director of Children's Ministry

Christian Leadership Alliance; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Christian Leadership Alliance seeks a Spirit-filled Director of Youth Ministry to lead spiritual formation for children ages 5–12 within a historic Black church rooted in Jesus Christ. The role collaborates with families and church leadership to build engaging worship, teaching, and service opportunities.

The director will oversee discipleship programs, recruit volunteers, manage a budget, and coordinate events, while upholding child protection policies and fostering intergenerational ministry.

Qualifikationen

• Experience developing children's ministry programs for ages 5–12.
• Ability to recruit and train volunteers and ensure safety trainings.
• Strong partnership with families and churches.
• Knowledge of church calendar and events planning.

Aufgaben

• Plan and oversee Sunday children's ministry, Bible studies, VBS, children's church, retreats, camps, and events.
• Design seasonal programming aligned with church calendar.
• Develop service projects and mission opportunities.
• Recruit, train, supervise volunteers; ensure background checks and safety training.
• Maintain attendance, registration, and ministry databases.
• Develop and manage the children’s ministry budget.
• Coordinate classroom space, curriculum, supplies, and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Discipleship strategy

Volunteer management

Family partnership

Budget administration

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

As a historic Black church rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, biblical teaching, social justice, and community transformation, we seek a passionate, Spirit-filled, and visionary Director of Youth Ministry to lead the spiritual formation of children ages 5–12.

The Director will cultivate a Christ-centered ministry that nurtures children's faith, develops biblical literacy, encourages discipleship, and partners with parents to raise the next generation of Christian leaders. This individual will embrace the rich heritage of our church while creating engaging, age-appropriate opportunities for worship, learning, fellowship, mission, and service.

Primary Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy for children ages 5–12.
• Create/select biblical lessons that are engaging, culturally relevant, and theologically sound.
• Encourage children to develop a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, scripture, and service.
• Create meaningful opportunities for children to participate in the worship life of the congregation.

Ministry Programming

• Plan and oversee Sunday children's ministry, Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, children's church, retreats, camps, and special events.
• Design seasonal programming that aligns with the church calendar and overall vision.
• Develop service projects and mission opportunities that cultivate compassion and community engagement.

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and encourage volunteers who serve with children.
• Ensure all volunteers complete required background checks and child safety training.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, and spiritual growth among ministry leaders.

Family Partnership

• Build strong relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Equip families with devotional resources and practical tools for nurturing faith at home.
• Maintain regular communication regarding ministry events, children's milestones, and opportunities for involvement.

Administration

• Ensure all ministry activities comply with church child protection policies and best practices.
• Build and develop additional Youth Ministry staff as needed
• Maintain attendance records, registration information, and ministry databases.
• Develop and manage the children's ministry budget responsibly.
• Coordinate classroom space, curriculum, supplies, and equipment.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, church leadership, Christian Education, and other ministry departments.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning retreats, and church-wide initiatives.
• Support intergenerational ministry opportunities that strengthen the entire church family.