Children’s Ministry Director – Green Lake Calvary Church

Job Description

Church Information

• Name: Green Lake Calvary Church
• Website: greenlakecalvary.org
• Location: 608 145th Ave. Caledonia, MI 49316
• Year established: 1955
• Sunday average attendance: 250

Responsibilities

• Oversee all classes, activities, and programs in the Children’s Ministry.
• Supervise volunteers in the following Children’s Ministry programs (birth-5 th grade):
  • Nursery
  • Sunday School
  • Children’s Church
  • King’s Kids (Wednesday night program)
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Future new ministries
• Maintain meaningful, active engagement in the Children’s Ministry.
• Engage, schedule, and support volunteers and substitutes who have a passion for Children’s Ministry.
• Support Children’s Ministry volunteers by: 
  • Maintaining effective communication.
  • Training new volunteers, individually, on Children’s Ministry policies and procedures. 
  • Providing training for each specific area of service (teaching, assisting, using Planning Center Online, media, check-in station, etc.).
  • Annually providing whole group training for Children’s Ministry volunteers.
• Supervise implementation of program curriculum while defining targeted, age-appropriate learning and spiritual growth outcomes that are in line with GLCC’s vision and goals.
• Maintain, equip, and develop the ongoing Children’s Ministry Leadership Team.
• Cast vision in line with GLCC’s vision and implement enhancements to the Children’s Ministry to foster spiritual growth and ministry growth.
• Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with parents, volunteers, pastoral staff, and the GLCC Board regarding Children’s Ministry events and updates.
• Effectively manage the Children’s Ministry budget and resources.
• Ensure all classroom supplies and snacks are well-stocked (with food allergies in mind).

Qualifications, Skills, and Gifts:

• A heartfelt love for God and children, rooted in a deep, personal relationship with Christ.
• Passion for nurturing children in their faith and Christian education.
• Experience and ability to clearly teach biblical concepts to children.
• Experience working with children in a ministry or educational setting.
• Education/Ministry focused background (preferred).
• Ability to supportively enable and empower others to carry out the work of the ministry.
• Strong administrative, leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Engages with and upholds GLCC’s values and vision, reflected in regular attendance at GLCC.
• Familiarity with Planning Center Online Church Management Software (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Essential Beliefs

• List of beliefs can be viewed HERE

Application Details

• Reports to: Youth Pastor
• Position: Part-time (20-25 hrs.)
• Pay Rate: $20.25/hour
• Email glcc@greenlakecalvary.org with any questions or to submit a resume.