Director of Congregational Faith Formation - Granville, Ohio
Listed: 06-21-2022
Employer: First Presbyterian Church - 110 W. Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023 | (740) 587-0178 | https://www.granpres.org/
Location: Granville, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Director of Congregational Faith Formation
Job Summary:
The Director of Congregational Faith Formation is a new position designed to deepen growth in faith and strengthen connections for the entire congregation, including children (pre-K through 8th grade) and their families; support the staff working with High School youth; engage new visitors and members; and connect new people with our church.
We seek candidates with a Masters in Christian Education, or with equivalent training and experience (certification preferred). We are seeking a leader who is committed to their own faith formation, relates well to all ages, and exhibits strong emotional intelligence. The candidate should possess the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively, supervise others, and possess excellent verbal, writing, and teaching skills. Salary is based on education and experience.
Granville is a charming village of 5600 residents only 10 miles east of Columbus. Home of Denison University, the community reflects a long history of intellectual curiosity and mutual care. The Church was founded with the town in 1805 and has been a bedrock ever since. A healthy, thoughtful, and loving community, First Presbyterian also recently filled a new position of Director for Mission Initiatives to engage the congregation in hands-on service in our county. With current membership of about 450, the Church is on very sound financial footing with strong reserves and two endowment funds.
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position:
The Director of Congregational Faith Formation serves the greater purpose of the church: glorifying the living God and loving our neighbors unconditionally. This position is responsible for promoting faith development of the entire congregation, including children (pre-K through 8th grade) and their families, supporting the staff working with High School youth, engaging new visitors and members, and creating outreach strategies to connect new people with our church.
Responsibilities of this Position:
Lead faith formation and fellowship for children and youth through 8th grade:
Provide overall direction for Sunday morning children and youth faith formation (Pre-K through 8th grade)
Identify, train, and support those called to work with children and youth
Select curricula
Teach children’s program during the worship service
Support Middle School Youth faith development with community-building, formative events such as annual retreats
Support and participate as needed in the annual ecumenical Vacation Bible School
Create and execute programs for families with children:
Equip parents for faith formation development at home
Provide faith formation and fellowship opportunities for families
Consult with those requesting baptisms for their child/children
Provide support for families, including crisis intervention, in conjunction with the pastor
Make and deepen connections:
Create strategies to invite new people into the ministries of the church
Meet with those new to this church to identify:
Their gifts and talents, and how they can serve the church’s ministries;
The needs they bring, and how the church can support them;
Possibilities for their continuing faith formation
Facilitate spiritual growth and connections for members of the congregation
Oversee and Support
Supervise paid childcare staff
Ensure all staff and volunteers receive required child safety training and background screening in accordance with church policy
Support the Director of Senior High Ministries
Collaborate
Work with the Christian Education and Faith Formation Team to assess and develop ministry programming
Recommend utilization of budgeted and special funds
Work collaboratively with the Head of Staff and other program staff members
Communicate to the congregation on a regular basis through
Social Media
Messenger (congregational newsletter)
Worship announcements
Annual Report
Other means as appropriate
Pursue personal and professional development through
Conferences and seminars
Professional organizations and cohorts
Participation in the activities of the Presbytery, time permitting
Lines of Authority and Accountability:
The Director of Congregational Faith Formation is accountable to the Head of Staff and works in concert with the Christian Education and Faith Formation team.
Qualifications:
Masters of Arts in Religious Education (or equivalent) preferred
Commitment to one’s own faith formation
Theology consistent with the Presbyterian Church
Strong emotional intelligence
Supervisory experience
Ability to lead projects collaboratively
Experience as staff or volunteer in a church setting
Solid verbal and written skills
Teaching skills
Relates well to all ages
Terms of this Position:
This position is a full-time, 40 hour per week position and is exempt from overtime. Benefits, vacation and holidays will be in accordance with the policies outlined in the church’s Employee Handbook.
HOW TO APPLY
Those applying should send a cover letter and resume in care of Doris Porter First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023; office@granpres.org.
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