Director of Children & Family Ministries

Director of Children & Family Ministries Job Title: Director of Children & Family Ministries Responsibilities

1. Oversee the spiritual growth of children & youth at New Life.
2. Develop/obtain and implement age-appropriate curriculum and programs for children & youth ministry.
3. Organize and lead Sunday school classes and special events, such as Vacation Bible School and other outreach activities.
4. Collaborate with church leadership to integrate children & youth ministry into our corporate worship.
5. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers involved in children & youth ministry.
6. Build strong relationships with families to understand their needs and encourage a family-centered ministry approach.
7. Provide pastoral care and counseling to children & youth and their families.
8. Complete the mandatory Child Protection Policy requirements.
9. Participate in regular Leadership Team meetings. Current staff includes the Senior Pastor and the Director of Outreach Ministries.
10. Meet annually with the Staff Relations Committee.
11. Preaching opportunities are available, if interested.

New Life Christian Fellowship, an American Baptist church, is seeking a Director of Children & Family Ministries. New Life is located in Castro Valley, and its members come from the Greater Bay Area. It is a smaller multicultural, international, and intergenerational church congregation. The worship service is hybrid to meet the needs of those who are able to join in person and those who prefer to meet on Zoom. Currently, New Life has 6-8 semi-active children & youth. Role: The Director of Children & Family Ministries leads the spiritual development and discipleship of children & youth within the New Life community. To support the effectiveness at nurturing the children & youth’s spiritual formation, the programs and pastoral care extend to include their families. The role includes program leadership, outreach, volunteer coordination and development, and pastoral care for children & youth and their families. Eventually, a goal is to expand the overall program to include infants and toddlers. Qualifications

1. Strong personal faith and commitment to God and an openness to the Spirit and to the ministry at New Life.
2. Strong biblical and theological understanding that aligns with the American Baptist denomination.
3. Knowledge of children & youth development and family dynamics.
4. Leadership and organizational skills and the ability to develop and engage with relevant programs and activities that bring young people and families closer to God and one another.
5. Basic knowledge of pastoral care to support young people and families.
6. Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Some seminary background preferred but not required.
8. Experience in program development and implementation for children, youth, and family activities is valuable. Volunteer or internship experience in these types of church programs is also useful.
9. Sensitivity to diverse needs and backgrounds – understanding and respecting the unique experiences and challenges faced by different children, youth, and families is vital for creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
10. Must pass a background check.

Accountability: As a staff member who is part of the Leadership team, the Pastor of Family Ministries is directly accountable to the Senior Pastor. Compensation: Starting at $1000-$1200/month based on experience and adjusting as the program grows #J-18808-Ljbffr T324