Director of Family Ministry, Faith United Methodist Church, Orland Park, IL
Listed: 12-05-22
Employer: Faith United Methodist Church | 15101 S 80th Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 | 708-444-8560
Website: www.faithumcop.org
Location: Orland Park, IL
Type: Full-time
Contact: Bruce Person
Download: Directory of Family Ministry job description
The Director of Family Ministry at Faith United Methodist Church of Orland Park will bless children and youth and young adults (infant – high school) in the Southwest Suburbs. They will guide and nurture the Church’s mission & vision for ministry with children, youth & their families.
Spiritual Requirements
Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Commitment to personal spiritual growth and healthy lifestyle
United Methodist background preferred
Qualifications
S/he should have strong people skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills, be a good motivator, be supportive and nurturing, and be able to mentor other staff and laypersons that they may serve God more effectively. S/he should promote the mission of Jesus Christ – making Disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.
Responsibilities
Create a safe environment for children & youth to experience the love of God and build relationships with others
Support parents in the spiritual formation of children & youth and help them connect with larger congregation
Develop existing educational programs: eg. Sunday School (weekly, Jan – Mar), Confirmation (weekly, Sept – May), Vacation Bible School (1 week in summer) and guide the development of new educational programs
Guide the selection of developmentally-appropriate curriculum
Develop existing fellowship programs: eg. Artivities (weekly, Jan – Mar), Youth Group (weekly, Sept – May), Trunk or Treat (Oct), Santa Jamboree (Dec) and guide the development of new fellowship programs
Organize youth summer mission trip (1 week in summer)
Develop service and mission experiences for children, youth and families throughout the year
Make daily ministry and administrative decisions regarding children & youth ministry
Attend weekly staff meetings to communicate and coordinate children & youth ministry with larger church ministry
Work with Family Ministry Council (quarterly)
Work with Family Ministry Council representative to offer monthly updates in Church Council
Implement the recruiting & training of the children & youth ministry volunteer teams
Ensure all Safe Sanctuary guidelines are followed
Oversee the budget process and expenditures related to the children & youth ministry
Participate in continuing education and training programs (annually) in consultation with Family Ministry Council
Care for members (children/youth) who are in need or who have not attended Church regularly
Make hospital/funeral visits as needed, especially when related to children/youth
Build connections with the local community for mission and outreach
Engage in additional duties as needed or directed by lead pastor
Additional Information
Hours: 35 hours per week, including Sunday mornings
Starting Compensation: $36,000 / year + $1000 for Continuing Education
This position will receive 2 weeks for vacation with pay each calendar year. Additional week added after 5th year.
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