Providence Church Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-...

Providence Church Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-MakingProvidence ChurchScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-MakingRaleigh, North CarolinaView MapSnapshotWeekly Attendance: 2,500The Role: Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-MakingMeet Providence Church:We live under constant pressure to do more and be more. In the busyness, sometimes it's hard to see how the Bible is relevant in our daily lives.We work hard to make a safe space for people of all ages and stages to explore what it means to know and follow Jesus. We believe the God of the Bible is the source of our meaning and want to live in alignment with Him.Our hope is to be a close-knit community of believers and faith explorers doing life together.About the Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making:We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making to join our team at Providence Church. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nurturing the spiritual growth of children from infancy through fifth grade, with a strong commitment to teaching biblical principles in an engaging and age-appropriate manner. This role involves developing and overseeing all aspects of Kid's ministry, including Kids Life Group, Sunday Night Programming, and special events. The Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making will work closely with parents, volunteers, and church leadership to create a safe, welcoming, and spiritually enriching environment for our youngest members.The successful candidate must have a deep love for children, excellent leadership development skills, and a heart for discipleship. Experience in children's ministry, preferably in a church of similar size, is highly desirable. This role requires a collaborative leader who can inspire and equip a large team of volunteers while also being hands-on in ministry activities. The Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making will play a vital role in shaping the future of our church by instilling strong biblical foundations in the next generation.The Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making Responsibilities Include:Plan, organize, promote, and evaluate a comprehensive discipleship program for Kids Ministry (birth-5th Grade), which currently includes the Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary areas of Providence Kids Life Groups, Sunday PM activities, and annual events.Partner with Family and Student Ministries to help develop a comprehensive discipleship model from birth to high school.Coordinate efforts to partner with parents through regular communication and resourcing.Provide leadership, vision, encouragement, and oversight to Kids Disciple-Making staff.Recruit, train, and support volunteers who serve with kids in all aspects of the ministry, and enlist adequate volunteer support.Coordinate the process of upholding the safety and protection policies and procedures within volunteer teams and throughout the ministry.Coordinate our efforts in providing excellent care for volunteers in Kids Ministry.Plan and submit an annual calendar for the Kids Ministry and assure that all ministry events are coordinated through the church calendar.Create an annual budget for the Kids Ministry to be submitted for approval.Coordinate the purchase of ministry-related equipment, supplies, and materials.Coordinate care for families using volunteer and staff teams.Assist in the selection, adoption, and implementation of discipleship curriculum.Develop strategies to communicate the goals and ministries of Kids Disciple-Making Ministry and to assimilate church members into appropriate areas.Perform other duties as assigned.What You Bring:The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Pastor/Director of Kids Disciple-Making:Education & Experience:Seminary - Strongly Preferred5 - 7 years of experienceExperience coming from a church of 500+Experience providing supervision to staffKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:A team player and hard worker who is passionate about equipping leaders for ministry.A visionary who takes initiative.Connects well with the kids and gives lots of grace but brings correction when needed.Leads with creativity and adaptability.Is diligent, quick on their feet - does not tolerate laziness in their own life.Has an energetic and fun personality.Is assertive but still respectful.Able to lead in an administrative capacity.Comfortable on stage - speaks with ease.Doctrinally sound.Growing relationship with God.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06