Director of Children & Adult Discipleship Ministries
POSITION: Director of Children & 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’s Sunday School and other special programs within the ministry
- Supervise staff and volunteers involved in the delivery of Children and Adult Ministries
- Provide full resources, guidance, and support for children and families within the Hispanic community
- 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
- 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 periodically to learn the social makeup of each group
- Design a viable, ongoing, volunteer-driven ministry to children at the Saturday ‘Alive’ worship service