Grace Presbyterian Church - Director of Children's Ministry
On-site- Winnetka, Illinois, United States
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Job description
Grace Presbyterian Church is a medium-sized, Gospel-centered, church located on the North Shore of Chicago. This PCA church in Winnetka, IL is experiencing an exciting season of spiritual and numerical growth, particularly among families with children and teens. Grace's worship services, community outreach, and array of ministries for all ages are known for honoring God and serving people where they're at in this unique cultural context. Each week, over 275 people participate in the Sunday gathering, including the 10am worship service and simultaneous children's ministry (infant - 4th grade). Grace's vision is clear: to know and experience Jesus and make his kingdom and presence known on the North Shore, in Chicago, and beyond. They're looking for a Director of Children's Ministry who will champion the next ministry chapter so that kids and families will be transformed by the Gospel for life.
Job requirements
The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordinating, and implementation of gospel-centered ministry environments for children from birth through fourth grade. Grace is looking for a relational leader of leaders who will build equipped teams, intentionally develop lay leadership and the ministry, and make authentic cultural connections with both the church and surrounding community in alignment with the church's mission and vision.
Primary Responsibilities
- Effectively create and communicate a vision for children’s ministry that is aligned with the overall church
- Be an advocate for children’s ministry and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns, and needs of children in the local church and community
- In collaboration with the Children and Youth Team, contribute to creating, organizing, and delivering an integrated strategy of discipleship for all of Family Ministry, from birth through high school students
- Oversee, plan, and coordinate Children’s Ministry programming throughout the week and year, including mid-week programming (GraceKids), Grace Bible Camp (formerly, Vacation Bible School), and events
- Ensure that appropriate safety and security procedures are followed in all Children’s Ministry contexts (e.g. check-in, check-out, 2-adult policies, etc.)
- Develop systems of tracking children, parents, and attendance using church database
- Recruit, train, and inspire both paid and volunteer staff to become leaders in the planning and implementation of relevant, effective, and safe ministry environments (in tandem with the Children and Youth Committee - CYC)
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- Previous experience with ministry oversight and management of volunteers, ideally in a children’s ministry area
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Self-starter and disciplined to work in an unsupervised environment
- Highly relational and possessing excellent people skills, with an orientation towards serving, empowering others, and building strong teams
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years experience leading children's ministry in a local church or similar setting
- Background and/or familiarity with PCA. Ordination or desire to pursue within the denomination is welcomed but not required
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