The Director of Youth and Christian Education seeks to foster a strong Christian faith and life education programs through teachers, members, and church leaders that strengthens our commitment to growth in faith in Jesus Christ. The primary role is to provide administrative leadership, oversee, and coordinate the Christian Education programs.
Responsibilities
Develop appropriate relationships with youth and their families.
Recruit, train and guide adults to work with the Junior and Senior High groups.
Oversee planning and execution of regular UMFY Sunday meetings or events and communicate with parents, volunteers and youth.
Equip youth to be active participants and leaders in worship (such as acolytes, liturgists, ushers).
Develop youth worship services and opportunities for music and drama.
Identify ministry outreach opportunities for the youth.
Promote and maintain cooperation between youth ministry and the ministry of the church.
4. Identify and recruit church members, including teachers and support personnel, to carry out Christian Education programs for all age groups to include but not limited to Sunday School,
Children's Church and Wednesday night educational activities.
5.Coordinate and recruit volunteers for children's activities (such as Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, and expanded special activities.
6. Attend worship services and participate in worship leadership (occasionally address the congregation from the pulpit.)
Administrative Duties
Professional and Personal Development
We embrace God as Creator and Sustainer of our lives, engage as Disciples in Worship, Study and Service, extend the Love of Christ to all people.