Job Description:
Grace Church is a growing Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Cleveland, Ohio (gracecma.org). We’re seeking a Children’s Pastor/Director to join our team and lead Grace Kids (Birth - 5th grade). This person will direct a team of individuals committed to helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus by cultivating exciting, fun, caring and engaging environments where God’s Word changes their lives.
Responsibilities:
Enthusiastically committed to drawing children to Jesus
Overseeing all aspects of Grace Kids including; recruiting, training, scheduling, screening, and supporting staff and volunteers
Oversee paid staff: Grace Kids Assistant Director, Nursery Directors (2), Pre K Director, and Ministry Assistant
Meet regularly with the Grace Kids Team to develop, encourage and assess needs in the ministry
Ensure that communication to volunteers and parents is occurring regularly and effectively
Have frequent up-front interaction with kids involved in the ministry (through teaching, leading, etc)
Oversee the evaluation and selection of curriculum
Oversee outreach events (Kids Camp, Fall Festival, etc)
Skills/Experience:
Share the core values for Grace Staff:
Passionate for Jesus and His ways
All in for the mission (responsible and hardworking)
Humble (grace filled, teachable, servants heart)
Emotionally healthy (positive and joyful)
Trustworthy (doesn’t gossip)
Passionate to see kids encounter Jesus
Bachelor’s degree preferred (ministry training is a plus)
5 years experience in Kids Ministry preferred
High energy with gifted communication and organizational skills
Servant heart and willingness to get the job done well and on-time
Meet the character qualifications of I Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Availability: We are seeking to fill this position by Summer of 2018
Application Process: Questions and resumes can be sent to staffing@gracecma.org.
Grace Church is a place committed to lifting up the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as we reach out to those within our community and throughout the world. We seek to be a place where people can love Jesus, grow with others, and serve the world. Our desire is for every person to find a place at Grace where they can be ministered to and minister to others.