Care Ministry Coordinator

Custer Road United Methodist Church is seeking a compassionate, highly organized individual to serve as our part-time Care Ministry Coordinator. This position combines a heart for people with strong administrative and event-coordination skills to help ensure that members of our congregation feel seen, supported, and loved through every season of life.

The Care Ministry Coordinator supports our pastors and care ministries by coordinating congregational care, memorial services, grief-support programs, special worship services, Bible studies, and other ministry activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate spiritual maturity, excellent attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to communicate with warmth and grace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing compassionate emotional and spiritual support to members of the congregation.
• Coordinating birth and death notifications and maintaining accurate congregational records.
• Supporting grief ministries, including GriefShare, Surviving the Holidays, and Journeying Through Grief.
• Coordinating memorial services, including family communication, facility scheduling, volunteer support, and day-of logistics.
• Planning special services such as All Saints and the Service of Light and Hope.
• Managing communion supplies and coordinating preparation for worship services.
• Supporting care-related ministries, Bible studies, and senior-adult programs through scheduling, communication, purchasing, and financial administration.
• Facilitating Care Team meetings and supporting communication among pastors, staff, and ministry leaders.
• Maintaining membership, columbarium, and other confidential ministry records.
• Assisting with the Care Ministry budget, expense reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Coordinating Care Ministry website updates, announcements, and communication requests.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position requiring approximately 20–25 hours per week. The schedule may include select Sunday mornings, evenings, and weekends. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Custer Road United Methodist Church is a large, vibrant, and growing congregation located in Plano, Texas. For more than 40 years, Custer Road has sought to help people know the love of Jesus Christ and become fully devoted followers of Him. Our ministries serve individuals and families throughout every stage of life through meaningful worship, discipleship, missions, care, and opportunities to build authentic relationships.

Our diverse and collaborative staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment where people can experience belonging, discover their gifts, and make a difference in the church and community. Custer Road offers a supportive workplace that values faith, teamwork, excellence, innovation, and continued spiritual and professional growth.