Director of Family Ministries

Full-Time | Reports to: Pastor

This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Pastor. We offer competitive

compensation with salary and benefits, with the range based upon experience

and available upon request.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to churchoffice@fpcgriffin.org.

Person in This Role

We are looking for a gifted, Christ-centered leader who loves the next

generation and is called to invest deeply in both children and youth. This person

must:

• Operate out of a mature, Scripture-formed love for Jesus Christ
• Have a genuine passion for the spiritual formation of children and youth

in partnership with their families

• Be energized by building ministry from a place of personal calling and

gifting

• Proactively recruit, train, and deploy volunteer teams
• Partner well with parents as the primary disciplers of their children
• Align with the ECO Essential Tenets and the Reformed evangelical faith of

our congregation

Purpose of This Role

The Director of Family Ministries provides unified leadership over both the

Children's Ministry (Birth–5th Grade) and the Youth Ministry (6th–12th Grade) at

First Presbyterian Church of Griffin. Recognizing that effective ministry leaders

are most fruitful when operating within their area of greatest calling, this role is

structured with intentional flexibility:

• The Director will directly lead one ministry area — either Children's or

Youth — based on their personal gifting, experience, and calling as

discerned through the hiring process.

• The Director will coordinate and provide oversight for the other ministry

area, ensuring health, vision alignment, volunteer support, and

programming continuity.

Both ministry areas fall under the full authority and care of this position. This structure

is designed not to diminish either area, but to allow the Director to lead from their

deepest gifting while maintaining holistic oversight of the whole family ministry.

Desired Impact of This Role

• Children and Youth experience safe, fun, Christ-centered environments

that lead to genuine spiritual formation and a lifelong walk with Jesus

• Kids and Students demonstrate a grasp of faith fundamentals and are

equipped for discipleship through meaningful ministry milestones

• Volunteer Leaders are well-trained, well-resourced, and serving on a

sustainable and healthy rotation

• Parents regularly affirm that the ministry is a positive, spiritually enriching

experience for their families

• Family discipleship resources are consistently made available to parents,

equipping them to lead in the home

• Griffin-area families — including those connected to local schools and

community organizations — are reached through well-planned outreach

events

Primary Ministry Responsibilities

Programming

• Develop, lead, and continually improve weekly Sunday programming for

the primary age group

• Oversee and teach midweek programming (e.g., Wednesday night

programs, small groups)

• Build and maintain a curriculum strategy that is age-appropriate and

rooted in Scripture along side discipleship team

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, train, shepherd, and retain a healthy team of volunteer leaders
• Ensure volunteers are well-resourced, appreciated, and serving on a

sustainable rotation

Relational Ministry

• Build authentic, caring relationships with children/students and their

families

• Provide pastoral presence and support during key life moments and

challenges

Outreach

• Develop intentional outreach strategies to connect unchurched children/

youth and their families to the church and the gospel

• Represent First Presbyterian in the Griffin community through school and

neighborhood engagement

Coordinating Ministry Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, regular check-ins, and leadership support for the

coordinated ministry

• Develop and support any staff, interns, or key volunteer leaders in that

area

• Ensure programming quality, child safety compliance, and ministry health
• Maintain budget oversight and resource stewardship for the coordinated

area

• Step in actively during key events, transitions, or gaps in leadership

coverage

Special Events

• Plan and execute a summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience open

to the Griffin community

• Plan and execute seasonal family events (e.g., Family Advent Experience,

Easter Celebration)

• Create, plan, and execute Youth Ministry retreats and trips
• Partner with the broader church on community outreach events

Education, Experience & Skills

Education

• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Degree or coursework in Ministry, Christian Education, Theology, or related

field (preferred)

• Master's degree in Ministry or Christian Education (preferred)

Experience

context

• 3 years of ministry experience with children, youth, or families in a church
• Proven experience recruiting, developing, and deploying volunteer teams Teaching experience with children and/or youth, with an understanding of

age-appropriate spiritual formation

• Experience in both Children's and Youth Ministry contexts (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Friendly, relational, and able to draw others — children, students, parents,

and volunteers — into genuine community

• Clear and engaging communicator in both speaking and writing
• Detail-oriented self-starter capable of working independently and

managing multiple ministry areas

• Collaborative team player who works well with staff and church

leadership

Expectations

• Committed to making First Presbyterian Church of Griffin your church

home and primary faith community

• Embodies the mission of the church through a lifestyle of hospitality,

evangelism, and neighbor love

• Acts as an advocate for the vision and culture of First Presbyterian Church

of Griffin

• Christian faith aligned with the ECO Essential Tenets and the beliefs of

First Presbyterian Church of Griffin

• Commits to and exhibits the core values of our congregation:

◦ Jesus-Centered — Everything flows from the person and work of Christ

◦ Grace-Rooted — We lead and serve from the gospel, not for it

◦ Family-Connected — We partner with parents as the first disciplers

◦ Community-Focused — We love Griffin and long to see it flourish

How to Apply

To apply for the position please submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Statement of Faith
• 3 References

The requested documents can be send to fpcjobs@fpcgriffin.org or church office@fpcgriffin.org .

Work Location: In person