Children’s Minister Fair Haven Christian Church

Job Position Job Title: Children’s Minister Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Lead Pastor Contact Information Church Name: Fair Haven Christian Church Address: 1476 W 300 South City: Franklin State: Indiana Zipcode: 46131 Average Attendance: 600 Church Website: Full Name: Brian Clark Email: View email address on click.appcast.io About Fair Haven Fair Haven Christian Church sits on the southernmost part of Johnson County, about 35 minutes south of Indianapolis. The church began about 75 years ago in the rural community of Trafalgar. God has blessed the church with sustained growth; currently, the church has around 650 in attendance on Sunday morning, which includes about 110 children. While the church’s physical address is in the city of Franklin, Fair Haven is in the Trafalgar community. Our community is growing, and we have the vision to be ready for the new people God is calling us to reach with the gospel. We view children’s ministry as a priority for Fair Haven. We have a history of prioritizing money and space for children to ensure the ministry can thrive. Each Sunday, Fair Haven has three identical worship services. In order to accommodate our growing community, we are preparing to break ground on a new worship center. Responsibilities Oversee children’s ministry (birth-5th grade) programming and facilities to ensure church alignment and excellence. Recruit, train, and schedule 60-80 volunteer staff per week. Lead children’s ministry events such as VBS, trunk-or-treat, retreats, camp sessions, and more. Provide pastoral care for parents, children, and volunteers, including parenting guidance, baptism and faith conversations, and mental/emotional encouragement. Collaborate with church staff to ensure teamwork and support church-wide initiatives through unified ministry efforts. Ensure alignment of teachers and curriculum with the theological convictions of Fair Haven. Abilities Clearly explain responsibilities and set expectations for volunteers. Interact well with children and adults. Provide solutions to complaints and questions. Evoking confidence and peace for new families. Essential Traits Collaborator and team player. Flexible. Coachable. Delegator. Self‑starter. Problem solver. Knowledge Understand and agree with Fair Haven core teachings on Jesus, Baptism/Communion, Human Sexuality, and Sin/Forgiveness. Understanding of independent, restoration churches. To Apply Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Kentucky Christian University