Family Ministry Director.

Westminster Theological Seminary; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Family Ministry. The role involves empowering families in their spiritual leadership and fostering a vibrant ministry that engages children and parents alike. Responsibilities include teaching Scripture, coordinating ministry planning, developing educational materials, and creating service opportunities within the church and the community. The ideal candidate will recruit and support volunteers to enhance Family Ministry activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Scripture as the ultimate authority.
• Encourage parents to embrace their role as spiritual leaders.
• Coordinate ministry planning with leaders and volunteers.
• Create a vibrant program for families with children.
• Develop materials for Christian education.
• Facilitate intergenerational ministry and interaction.
• Create service opportunities for youth and the congregation.
• Recruit and develop volunteers for Family Ministry.

Job description

Church of Living Grace is a Bible-based, family-oriented church with two vibrant congregations; English and Cantonese, serving together as one body. The main purpose of Family Ministry is to empower families to take spiritual leadership in the home and develop disciples (Deut. 6:4-9; Titus 2; 2 Timothy 2; Psalm 145); helping families to understand the role and meaning of family in the life of Christians and the Church; empowering families in a God-honoring, kingdom-building way; helping families live the teachings of Jesus with one another; equipping and supporting families as they learn to serve others.

Therefore, family ministry is a family‑equipping ministry involving the church and the home as partners, to teach children, develop leaders, and equip parents to train up and disciple the next generation.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, and in partnership with other staff, committees, and members of the congregation, the DFM will:

1. Teach Scripture as the ultimate authority
2. Encourage parents to embrace their role as their child's most important modeler of a vibrant Christian faith and engage parents to build them up for spiritual nurture in the home
3. Coordinate ministry planning and facilitation with ministry leaders, parents, and volunteers under the direction and advisement of the Senior Pastor
4. Create and grow a vibrant and energetic program that attracts families with children of all ages
5. Identify or develop materials for Christian education to equip youth, their families and others to grow in their faith together. Learning opportunities may include, but not limited to Sunday School and Youth Group, Vacation Bible School (VBS), and youth gatherings
6. Provide opportunities for intergenerational ministry and interaction. Create experiences, programs and events that facilitate connections between generations
7. Develop service opportunities for youth, parents, and the wider congregation that encompass both "internal" needs (for CLG and congregation members) as well as "outside" mission activities to the Morris County community and beyond
8. Recruit and develop volunteers from within the congregation to support and assist with Family Ministry activities