Director of Children and Families Ministries, River Glen Presbyterian Church, Naperville, Illinois
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: River Glen Presbyterian Church | 1140 Raymond Dr, Naperville, IL 60563 | (630) 357-5104
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Position: part-time, hourly
Website: www.riverglen.org
Contact: Dan Henriksen
Job summary
The Director of Children and Families Ministries provides guidance and leadership for the children and families of River Glen Presbyterian Church including serving as the primary children’s ministries coordinator. The director of Children and Families Ministries is called to provide ministry to children and families that helps achieve the mission of River Glen Presbyterian Church: experiencing God’s love and making Jesus known.
Essential Functions
Provides – as staff or coordinating leadership – for the Children’s ministries including but not limited to: Sunday School/Children’s Worship, Child Care, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Musical as well as connecting children’s ministries to a variety of seasonal activities at River Glen.
Manages administratively children and family ministries’ budget, scheduling volunteers, making sure the congregation is in compliance with the Child Protection Policy.
Participates as an ad hoc member of the Christian Formation team, attending quarterly meetings and staff meetings as available.
Encourages and recruits congregation members and parents to participate as leaders and mentors in the children’s and congregation-wide ministries such as Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings (typically twice a year for six-weeks), Big Splash congregational retreat, and other all-age church-wide events.
Seeks to deepen the discipleship of children, youth, families, and congregation members as a pastoral leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Mature and active faith commitment to Jesus Christ with love for the church and appreciation for Presbyterian tradition and reformed worship
Working towards or completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Religious Studies (or equivalent) with computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to pass sexual misconduct background checks and willing to submit to criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
Able to move freely in and out of buildings
Able to speak in a public forum
Able to physically perform all essential functions, including the ability to sit, bend, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, and transport materials weighing less than fifty pounds.
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