Full-Time Family Life Ministry Director Description
Grace Baptist Church
400 Burnt Plains Rd.
Milford, CT 06461
203-874-8928
Church Website: gbcmilford.com
Contact Person: Pastor Joe Mixie
203-606-0106 - C
e-mail: joemixie@gbcmilford.com
- Expectations:
- A love for God and His Word.
- Character that is above reproach, marked with humility and with private and public conduct worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Eph. 4:1), both as a follower of Jesus and as an official representative of the church.
- A clear sense of calling for children’s ministry.
- A gospel-centered passion to see children come to know, love, and follow Christ.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Formal training (preferred) in Christian education or children’s ministry.
- Leadership experience in children’s ministry (paid or volunteer).
- Must be member of GBC or willing to join
- Must attend Sunday Worship regularly
- Reports to Elders
- Attends All Boards meeting each month
- Regularly meets with volunteers and parents
- Affirmation of the GBC’s Statement of Faith
- Submit to and pass a background check.
- Responsibility for all GBC Children’s Ministries
- Responsible for Curriculum and Supplies
- Choose and develop class curriculum for all classes
- Make sure all class have necessary supplies
- Responsible for the development of GBC Children’s Ministry Team of Co-workers
- Develop all volunteers through continuing education and training.
- Promote all GBC children’s ministries
- Responsible for all communication about GBC Children’s Ministries
- Bulletin inserts
- Bulletin Boards in church
- Sunday morning advertisement
- Social Media sites and community outreach
- Maintain Parent, Child and Volunteer Information and Contacts
- Up-date GBC Children’s Ministries volunteer information and forms
- Current medical information regarding children (allergies, medications, etc.)
- Keep parents informed about GBC Children’s Ministries
- Conduct periodic parent meetings
- Current Children’s Ministries:
Sunday Morning Children’s Ministries
- Staffing of all classes
- 1st Service Nursery (9:00-10:00 AM)
- 1St Service Kindergarten to 5th Grade (9:00-10:00 AM)
- 2nd Service Nursery (10:30-11:30 AM)
- 2nd Service 5 yrs. old to 2nd Grade (10:30-11”30 AM)
- 2nd Service 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (10:30-11:30 AM)
- Or as necessary
- Wednesday Family Night (6:30-8:00 PM)
- Staffing of all classes and activities
- curriculum
- Nursery
- Kid’s Club (5 yrs. Old to 5th Grade)
- VBS
- Direct and coordinate annual GBC VBS
- Staff all activities
- Evaluate and purchase VBS curriculum
- Obtain all supplies
- Coordinate volunteers
- Develop new and enriching children’s ministries
- Special events
- Special calendar events (Easter, Christmas, Harvest Party, etc.)
- Sunday Worship participation (Children’s choir, Christmas play, etc.)
Youth Ministry Responsibilities
Main Responsibility:
To develop spiritual maturity in the youth at Grace Baptist Church
Specific Duties:
- Responsible for all aspects of Youth Sunday School
- Lesson
- Food
- Activities
- Recruiting adult leaders
- etc.
- Responsible for all aspects on Wednesday Night Youth Group
- Lesson
- Food
- Activities
- Recruiting adult leaders
- etc.
- Responsible for all aspects of Youth Activities
Such as Winter Retreat, Brave Generation, Special events and activities, Missions Trips, etc.
- Planning
- Chaperones
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Costs
- etc.
- Develop Christ-Centered relationships with youth
- Providing a solid Christian role model for the youth
- Spending time with the youth
- Counseling the youth
- Responsible for the Youth Budget:
- Develop and manage youth budget
- Currently at $5,000
Youth Group Goals:
- To develop spiritual maturity in the youth at Grace Baptist Church
- Increase the size of the youth group at Grace Baptist Church
- Have an impact on the youth in our surrounding community
Requirements:
- Degree in Youth Ministry or related field preferred
- Appropriate experience in youth ministry, preferably in a church setting
- Agreement with our statement of faith (see gbcmilford.com)
- Agreement with Reformed Theology
Our Youth Group currently has 20-25 youths
We have also completed construction of a $400,000 Youth Center.
Additional Duties: Assist Sr. Pastor in various duties such as:
Family Ministry
Single, College and Career Ministry
Salary and Benefits Commensurate with experience
- Medical benefits
- Salary
- Retirement
Please send statement of faith, resume and references to
Pastor Joe Mixie
joemixie@gbcmilford.com