What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Children and Family Discipleship position at Hopewell Reformed Church?
The Director of Children and Family Discipleship will be responsible for facilitating programming that helps children to know Christ and to make Christ known. Programs include Sunday school, nursery, baptism support, communion preparation, Vacation Bible School, fellowship events, and community outreach events.
Discipleship of our children and families is a partnership between parents and the church. We are searching for a candidate who understands discipleship and the importance of engaging parents in the process of faith formation.
We are looking for a director who will employ interactive and multi-sensory approaches to learning, foster creativity and engage children in putting their faith into mission and action.
If you are feeling called to nurture and inspire faith in others, we invite you to apply.
Education
● Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with some training in children’s ministry.
● Preferred candidate has 3 - 5 years of proven children’s ministry success.
● The ideal candidate will also have formal training in childhood education and Christian education
Faith convictions
● Demonstrates a deep commitment to faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
● Is Biblically literate and believes in the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
● Beliefs are consistent with the creeds and confessions of the Reformed Church in America https://www.rca.org/about/theology/creeds-and-confessions
Essential qualities
● The Director must have a passion to share the Gospel.
● Effective interpersonal skills
● Well-developed skills in recruiting, engaging, and training of parents and volunteers.
● Organizational skills, including goal setting, planning, implementation and follow through.
● Administrative skills, such as scheduling, effective communications, the capacity to utilize computer software programs.
● Patience and problem-solving skills are key.
Compensation
This is a 30 hour per week position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Salary : $35,000 - $60,000
