Children's Ministry Director

Director of Children’s Ministry

Countryside Community Church

Sherwood, OR

“To make as many fully-devoted followers of Christ as possible by: gathering for Word-centered worship, fellowship and prayer, equipping Christians to participate in the mission of disciple making, and sending them out to proclaim the Gospel and demonstrate God’s love both locally and globally.”

Reports to:  Executive Pastor

Work Hours:  32 Hours per week.  Workdays and times change based on Children’s program requirements.  Hours will be distributed throughout the week; regular hours on Sunday mornings are required.  The position could become full-time depending on church needs and candidate preferences.

Supervises:  Part-time assistant and volunteers

Purpose:

1. To lead a healthy and thriving ministry to children (nursery through 5th grade) and families, compatible with the purposes of the church as listed in the above statement of mission and vision.
2. To recruit, develop, train, equip and disciple a team of volunteer leaders who will in turn be able to reach the lost, disciple the found, and inspire all children to live as fully-devoted followers of Christ.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a comprehensive program for the spiritual development of children, nursery through 5th grade and their families.
2. Oversee the various children’s programs including:
3. Recruit, train supervise and encourage volunteers for Children’s ministry.  
4.      Invite, evaluate, guide, and equip a team of volunteer leaders.    
5. Midweek programs including  TREK (K-5)
6. Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS)
7.      Monthly “Buddy Break” ministry through Nathaniel’s Hope (www.nathanielshope.org)
8.      Summer day camp at Camp Tilikum
9. Special events including both community and Countryside sponsored
10.      Coordinates with Worship Pastor to involve children in music programs
11.      Parenting seminars coordinated with Youth Director
12.      Provide informational updates to the congregation and parents verbally and via electronic communication
13.      Support the Youth Ministry Program including occasional attendance at Youth Gatherings, mentoring youth, possible chaperone on overnight or day trips.
14.       Supports other staff with projects and serves as a resource for others.  Act as a teammate working in coordination with other ministry leaders to accomplish the mission together.
15.       Propose and monitor the annual budget for the Children's Ministry by detailing financial requirements for the current and upcoming year.  
16. Implement and provide input for best practices of child safety 
17. Other similar duties and activities as assigned by the Executive Pastor

1. Staff responsibilities
2. Regularly attend and participate in weekend worship services.
3. Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings
4.       Participate in weekly prayer for the church body.
5. Serve on special committees as needed.
6. Demonstrated and continued ability to relate positively with Pastors, staff, parents, congregants and children

Qualifications:

1. Preferred minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education or ministry.
2. 3 years leading/directing children’s ministry or equivalent experience in a leadership role.  This experience could be in a paid or volunteer capacity.
3.       Full agreement with the church’s statement of theological beliefs.

Personal Traits:

1. Spiritually mature and a good role model. Must view the position as a calling from God.
2. Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate people to action.  Encourage volunteers to take responsibility and become self-directed as appropriate.
3. Personable and approachable.
4. Team player.