Fountain of Life United Methodist Church is hiring a Youth Ministry Leader. Candidates should love the Lord and kids. The selected candidate will lead, coordinate, and develop the church’s ministry to kids, from PreK to sixth grade. We seek a warm, creative, and energetic leader who can help our children grow in faith.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct spiritual and administrative leadership over all youth programming including activities for kids on Sunday, Kid's Church, Vacation Bible School, and other annual youth events.
- Gather with youth weekly or biweekly to encourage their spiritual growth and walk.
- Enlist, organize, collaborate, coordinate, and train new and existing kids ministry volunteers.
- Implement curriculum for Kid's Church and other Youth Ministry events.
- Provide resources and support to families for spiritual leadership and parenting.
- Plan and implement special family events that also foster opportunities for community outreach.
- Develop and maintain Youth Ministry Budget and attend church meetings, as needed.
- Manage and maintain supplies needed for the Youth Ministry.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Be biblically knowledgeable and have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Experience working with children in an educational or ministry setting.
- Be a self-starter and proactive in fulfilling responsibilities in the Youth Ministry program.
- Be passionate about helping to disciple kids in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Good verbal and written communication are a must.
- Be able to engage, nurture, and build relationships with children and their families.
- Ability to work well with the pastors, laity members, and other staff.
- Possess good computer skills, at a minimum proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
- Required background checks will be conducted prior to employment.
- Must be 21 to apply.
Position Details
- Part Time (20-25 hours per week)
- Schedule will include weekend availability for Sunday Services and special events.
- Monthly Pay: $1,000 - $1,500 depending on qualifications and experience.
- Paid time off available
Qualified applicants can email resumes to:
Darrin Thurman, Pastor
darrinthurman81 at gmail.com
217-553-5966
Deadline for applications: April 15, 2022.