Job Opportunities

Assistant Pastor in charge of Children and Youth

Role: To guide planning and development of a program of Bible learning for all age levels (Infant to grade 12) in Children’s Ministry

Start Date: Beginning immediately (Posting closes Oct. 7, 2022)

Time Required: 25-30 hours per week (Subject to continual reevaluation with Lead Pastor. The ultimate goal is to move this position to full-time as soon as feasible.)

Supervisor: Lead Pastor (Rev. Jeff Falke; church@mpwesleyan.org)

Responsibilities:
– Pray regularly for each member of the Children & Youth (C & Y) Ministry staff and each child in the ministry.
– Recruit leaders, teachers, and assistants for all C & Y Ministry positions.
– Plan and coordinate a regular training program for all Children’s Ministry staff.
– Give practical tips for solving problems.
– Observe, evaluate, and affirm leaders, teachers, and leaders in order to help them understand their strengths and to encourage them in areas where improvement is possible.
– Coordinate regular planning meetings for team members that include teacher training and opportunities for spiritual growth.
– Oversee the purchase, distribution, and use of all equipment and supplies (curriculum, snacks, art supplies, etc.).
– Communicate the church’s approved safety policy to all C & Y Ministry staff, regularly evaluate its use and take necessary steps to put the policy into practice.
– Lead in planning a C & Y Ministry staff get-together at least twice a year in order to build a sense of teamwork among all team members.
– Express appreciation to the C & Y Ministry staff, including an end-of-the-year event.
– Communicate with church leaders and the congregation regarding the purpose, value, and procedures of the C & Y Ministry.
– Work with Lead Pastor to help connect with families in the church.
– Take part in Sunday morning services to be accessible to the church family.
– Other jobs as determined by the Lead Pastor to help, along with the church board, discern the vision and direction of the church.

Email resume to Rev. Jeff Falke at church@mpwesleyan.org. Any questions call the church office (see sidebar).