JOB OPENINGS

Director of Children and Adult Discipleship Ministries

POSITION PURPOSE:  To make disciples of Jesus Christ through Children and Adult Ministries
POSITION STATUS:  Full-Time, Exempt    
 
REPORTS TO:  Directing Pastor
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field of study preferred
  • Minimum two years’ experience in children, adult, family ministries or similar position
  • Ability to interact and work independently and collaboratively with diverse staff and community
  • Experience and thorough understanding of the United Methodist Church and Wesleyan perspective
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and other technological resources
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively supervise others and demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this relationship shapes living as a disciple
  • Affirm and embrace the mission and vision of Peoria First United Methodist Church
  • Demonstrate personal lifestyle, integrity, and values consistent with visible leadership in the church
  • Commit to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Support, mentor, and recommend materials for adult Sunday School classes and small groups
Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive ministry programs and outreach to children and families
Procure quality curricula for children and families in Sunday school and other special programs
Recruit and train-equip volunteer-servants in children and family ministries
Provide training for children and adult Sunday School class and group leaders on a regular basis
Evaluate and continually improve resource needs for growth in discipleship and education
Create and manage annual budget including restricted funds relating to children and adult ministries
Supervise staff and volunteers involved in the delivery of Children and Adult Ministries
Direct all necessary information related to Children and Adult Ministries for website, print, intra-church, and community publicity to the Director of Communication
Attend adult Sunday school classes and groups to learn the social makeup of each group
Design a viable, ongoing, volunteer-driven ministry to children at the Saturday ‘Alive’ worship service
 
POSITION ANCILLARY DUTIES:
  • Participate in regular team, staff, and leadership meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned