Children's and Family Minister

Children’s & Family Minister--25-30 Hours Per Week

Crestwood United Methodist Church

Job Description

$32,500

Crestwood United Methodist Church

Crestwood United Methodist Church is located in Crestwood, KY just 5-10 minutes outside of Louisville, Kentucky.  We are a growing church that averages 275 in worship with vibrant ministries for children, youth, young adults and families.  Youth and young adult ministry is a priority for our church and for our community.  We are committed to supporting youth and young adult ministry and the staff and volunteers that support youth and young adult ministry. 

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Children’s and Family Minister, under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, and being responsible / accountable to the Staff Parish Relations Committee, provides primary direction and leadership consistent with the vision, mission and objectives for children’s ministry programs (0-fifth grade) at Crestwood United Methodist Church (CUMC)

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide weekly programming that encourages faith development.
  • Sunday Morning
    • Children’s Church at 9:01 and 11:11
    • Children’s Sunday School & Choir at 10:10
    • Oversee nursery staff
    • Pray Ground & Worship Activity Bags
    • Acolytes
    • Resource Volunteer Sunday School & Children’s Church Leaders
  • Wednesday Evening
    • Dinner 5:30-6:15
    • Playground 6:15-6:45
    • Children’s Programming from 6:45-7:30
    • Oversee nursery & children’s ministry volunteers
  • Provide regular (monthly) programming for children & family faith development and outreach. Current programming includes
    • Sacraments Workshop, Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, Advent Workshop, Camp SOS (Summer of Service), Vacation Bible School, Tween Retreats, Children’s Sabbath, Children’s Musicals,etc
  • Lead the Children’s Council Volunteer Team
    • Oversee a team of eight ministry volunteers that help with the Children's Ministry.
  • Other Church Responsibilities
    • Oversee Safe Sanctuary Program and Training for Children’s Ministries
    • Staff Meeting Tuesday from 10:30-12:00.
    • Active presence & participation in worship services
    • Regular office hours & schedule
    • Communicate through the monthly newsletter, weekly update and weekly bulletin.
    • Clearly communicate ministries to children, parents & congregation.
    • Work with Preschool Director for seasonal Preschool Chapel Services.
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor..

Supervision:  Senior Pastor & Staff Parish Relations Committee

Compensation:  $32,500

To apply send cover letter & resume to audrey.kay.felix@gmail.com