Director of Children's Ministry - Portland, United States - Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church

    Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
    Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church Portland, United States

    1 month ago

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    Deadline for 2023 Apportionments - Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 12 pm

    Status:
    Part Time

    Hours:

    15 hours per week

    Compensation:

    Salary Range:
    $15,200-19,500 based upon qualifications

    The Director of Children's Ministry is responsible for designing and leading ministry to PFUMC children's programming including spiritual formation, mission, and fellowship.

    This person will build meaningful relationships with children and their families that foster growth in faith in Jesus Christ.

    An effective and fruitful Children's Ministry will:

    • Create a loving and welcoming atmosphere for children and their families as they explore their relationships with God.
    • Create or collaborate on opportunities for spiritual nurture, worship, fellowship, and Christian service.
    • Encourage children to respond to God's call to service in the community and world.

    Responsibilities:

    • Plan, develop, and direct implementation of programming for children's ministry, primarily on Sunday mornings. Special events throughout the year may require extra hours.
    • Be an advocate for, and educate the congregation regarding the hopes, concerns, and needs of children and children's ministry.
    • Recruit, train, and support program volunteers who work with children in all aspects of ministry.
    • Provide a communications link using all available resources between children, parents, church leadership, staff, and the congregation.
    • Coordinate religious educational opportunities and curriculum for children in partnership with the Senior Pastor, centered on the theology of the UMC.
    • Successfully complete 'Safe Gatherings' training and ensure that the plan is observed in all children's ministry settings.

    Qualifications:

    • A growing relationship with Christ.
    • Prefer an Associate Degree or higher level of education.
    • Understanding of United Methodist policy, worship, and theology, or the willingness to learn.
    • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage, and implement a children's ministry.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.
    • Proven ability to work effectively with youth, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.
    • CPR certification is preferred but not required.

    Supervision:


    The Director of Children's Ministry is supervised by the Senior Pastor and is accountable to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).

    The Director of Children's Ministry is part of the church's ministerial staff and will conduct him/herself as a ministerial professional.


    • Satisfactory completion of a background check performed by PFUMC before offer of employment.
    Portland First United Methodist Church

    4545 Wildcat Drive Portland, Texas 78374
    Revised November 2023

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