Job Overview:
The Kids Ministry Director provides leadership for all kids-related ministry (nursery to pre-teen) activities, events, and relationships at the Elyria Campus and lives out the mission of leading kids and families in the Adventure of Becoming like Christ.
The Kids Ministry Director is responsible for developing and implementing creative, exciting, and relevant children's ministry programs and environments. This person is also tasked to recruit, train, motivate, care for and develop teams of volunteers in Kids Ministry at the Elyria Campus in an effective manner. This will encompass the translation of our broader church mission into the language of the next generation, by the provision a safe and secure environment where children are free to grow in loving God, loving people, and living surrendered.
Work Schedule: 40-45hrs/week. Sunday-Thursday
Classification: Full-time salary position with benefits (Exempt & Ministerial)
Reports to: Campus Pastor - Elyria
Core Responsibilities:
• Set an example for kids and families by being devoted to Christ (cf. 1 Tim 4:12-13).
• Disciple kids and families to follow Jesus, learn from Jesus, and become like Jesus through weekly programming and personal discipleship.
• Conduct ministry and programming with the view of equipping parents or guardians to be the spiritual leaders of their families.
• Pray for kids and families.
• Provide onsite leadership, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, development, and appreciation/care for the Kids Ministry at the campus.
• Develop a Kids Ministry Volunteer Leadership Team in Elyria.
• Coordinate all weekend Kids Ministry programs and events at the campus.
• Prepare weekly curriculum lessons for volunteers (loading slides, printing materials, etc.). Manage all media in the rooms within the Kids Ministry space.
• Ensure that rooms are stocked with necessary materials.
• Hang and prepare all materials and posters that advertise a series or special events.
• Assist in approving and maintaining a list of paid childcare providers for ministries and campuses to use for their ministry events.
• Help to plan, promote, and execute church-wide Kids Ministry events (i.e. Kids Camps/VBS, Party in the Park, etc.).
• Manage the Kids Ministry budget and annual goals in Elyria.
• Champion and promote Kids Ministry in Elyria.
• Advance partnership opportunities with local schools. Be visible at kids’ events and empower volunteers to do the same.
• Enforce security protocols to ensure the safety of kids during hours of activities – including, but not limited to, proper volunteer requirements (background checks, etc.). Track attendance and engagement for review.
Competencies:
• Passion for the next generation
• Develop & empower volunteers
• Teachable
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Positive and optimistic attitude
• Relational
• Good listener
• Biblical literacy
• Organized and detail oriented
Qualifications:
• A mature, growing believer with a clear understanding of the Gospel, along with the ability to clearly communicate it.
• Passionate about Kids Ministry and growing kids as disciples of Jesus.
• Committed to spiritual integrity and professional excellence.
• A leader who naturally attracts others to serve.
• Experience in Kids Ministry (on staff or as a volunteer) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to the Elyria community.
Expectations:
• Live committed to the mission of “Leading People in the Adventure of Becoming like Christ” by personally living a life of evangelism (5Bs) and discipleship (6Ds). (https://www.opendoor.tv/about-us/our-mission/)
• Live committed to our description of Christlikeness as described in the six Core Christlike Characteristics and summarized by Loving God, Loving People and Living Surrendered.
• Abide by the Open Door Staff Handbook including staff team values and champion our vision, doctrine, mission, and values.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings and staff development times.
• Meet with the Executive Pastor, and other staff in Kids Ministry for department planning and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor, Lead Pastor, and/or Campus Pastor in Elyria.
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Churches come in all different flavors, sizes and styles. We have put together a few descriptive statements that will help you get a feel for who we are.
* We are an non-denominational church with multiple campuses in Ohio and Internationally: Everybody is welcome to attend our church as we focus on biblical truths that unite instead of denominational beliefs that separate.
* We are an evangelical church: We teach the Bible and the historic truths of the Christian faith found in God's Word.
* We are a contemporary church: We are a group of people who enjoy expressing our faith in culture-current ways using contemporary music and multi-media.
* We are a loving church of people who are on the adventure of a lifetime: coming to know Christ and growing to become more like Christ.
* We are a Christ-centered church: Jesus Christ is the reason we gather, the Savior we worship, the Word we proclaim, the One we love, the motivation of our mission, the example we follow and our coming King we anticipate.
* We are a Spirit-led & Spirit-empowered church: We are cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit in leading people to Christ and helping them become more like Christ
* We are a worshiping church: We love to worship our God and celebrate who He is, what He has done in Christ and what He is doing by His Holy Spirit.
* We are a diverse church: While you will find unity of faith centered on Jesus Christ, you will also find a diversity of ethnic groups, races, clothing styles, etc.
* We are an intergenerational church: You will find programs and ministries that connect with all ages and interests.
* We are a fun-loving, creative, relational church where people matter and creativity is encouraged and joy is contagious.