Children's Ministry Director

Job Description

Primary leader and vision-holder for ministries serving kids and families who attend Restoration Community Church as well as kids and families within our community Someone who:

Has a passion to see children experience a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ Has strong desire and willingness to partner with parents

Has the ability to lead and cast vision

Has good communication skills, Is highly relational, Values a team approach to ministry

Can enlist, equip, and encourage a strong team of volunteer leaders

Has some experience leading teams in a similar setting

Has a competent knowledge of technology (or the willingness to learn)

Has proven leadership experience in a growing ministry

Ministry experience preferred, but not required Restoration Community Church will offer training to a candidate who has a willingness or desire to learn

Job Description

Lead a ministry where kids are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus and others and that seeks to partner with parents in making disciples of the next generation.

Focus on the People • Kids are key! Love and lead our kids well! • Recruit, retain, equip and support a thriving team of volunteers who are doing the work of the ministry alongside you. This will include administering background checks for all Restoration Kids Volunteers.

Develop discipling relationships with families to accomplish our mission, model our values and encourage our outcomes.

Focus on the Environments • Primary Focus - Give oversight and leadership to all Sunday morning children's environments (Birth - 6th grade) working closely with church leaders, staff and volunteers to create, staff and resource these environments — this includes (but is not limited to) Large Group worship, small groups, and welcome-area/children ministry Host Teams. • Assist other ministries with staffing childcare needs when needed.

Focus on Partnering with Parents • Grow our effectiveness in making disciples of the next generation through partnering with parents, families and guardians. • Create and implement ongoing practical support initiatives for parents, to come alongside them in engaging their kids in the discipleship process – this includes (but is not limited to) family events, training seminars for parents, parenting resources via digital media, etc.