Children's Ministry Coordinator

Job Description

Our Area – Angola is a town within Steuben County Indiana with a population of just over 9,000 residents. It is the home of Trine University. Steuben County has 101 lakes and is a great vacation town with tons of things to do. We are also only 45 minutes from Fort Wayne.

Our Church – Founded in 1992, SonLight Community Church is part of the FEC, Fellowship of Evangelical Churches. We are a church of 180 and growing. We have a growing Children's ministry and we feel God is bringing SonLight to the next level and our next children's ministry coordinator will be a vital part of that.

This is a Part-Time salaried position. These hours include, but are not limited to:

• Sunday mornings (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• Wednesday evenings (when Wednesday night programs are in session)
• At least one day per week in the office for staff meetings
• Special church events and services, including Christmas, Easter, and other ministry activities as needed.

Below are the responsibilities and qualifications the church has identified for this role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the ministries of children and youth from Birth-5th grade.
• Evaluate overall children’s ministry Sunday morning format.
• Help grow church attendance by creating and implementing a strategy that draws families into the church through children’s ministry.
• Pray for, recruit, lead, observe, evaluate, develop and encourage teams of volunteers so that they are operating in their strengths, growing in areas of weakness and being most effective in their roles. This includes, but is not limited to, times of fellowship, training, and spiritual growth.
• Schedule weekly children’s ministry volunteers.
• Evaluate current curriculum and select and implement new curriculum if needed.
• Provide Sunday morning support for teachers and volunteers making sure Classrooms are prepared.
• Pray for and minister to families and aid in connecting what happens on Sunday morning with what happens at home.
• Coordinate annual VBS.
• Plan a Wednesday night children’s ministry program.
• Be relational and present in your ministry role. This is done by actively interacting with parents and children.
• Plan teacher/volunteer training 2-4 times a year.
• Be a model for those who attend SonLight Community Church by being an example of personal integrity, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Oversee budgets for children’s ministry.
• Attend all weekly staff meetings and events.
• Communicate with church leaders and the congregation regarding the purpose, value and procedures of children’s ministry.
• Report directly to the Lead Pastor.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a passion for children’s ministry.
• Be a strong believer in Christ and spiritually mature.
• Passionate about raising the Next Generation of kids with families in the church, people in the community, and volunteers.
• Able to build a team that leads the children’s ministry by inspiring others to serve on the team.
• Driven to reach kids who do not know Christ by being relevant and providing a great space for them to connect with other kids and teachers.
• Be an advocate for connecting with parents and equipping them to be the leader of their child’s spiritual development.

Benefits/Pay

• Salary $225 per week @ 15 hours per week.
• 5 Paid Sick/Vacation days per calendar year.

Submit Resume's: Tony@sonlightcommunity.com