Title: Children’s / Women’s Ministry Coordinator
We are looking for a Christ-centered Children’s/Women’s Ministry Coordinator who oversees all Women’s Ministry and Children’s ministry programs, discipleship Christian education and events. This ministry position includes oversight to paid workers and volunteers serving in our preschool and nursery areas as well as oversight to our women’s ministry team volunteers all with the sole purpose of leading others to a foundational authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
This is a Full-time position, approximately 36-40 hours per week salary. Compensation is based on education, training and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
OBJECTIVES:
The Children’s Ministry Coordinator, with input from Pastoral staff and Elders, will oversee the ministries developed for the children of Meadowview Baptist Church and its community including Sunday mornings and evenings, Wednesday nights, summer programming, special events, for birth through 5th grade.
The Women’s Ministry Coordinator, likewise, with input from Pastoral staff and Elders, will oversee the ministries developed for the women of Meadowview Baptist Church and its community including Wednesday night small group, summer programming, special events, as well as being a ministering support staff to the women of Meadowview. As our only female ministry staff member our Women’s Ministry Coordinator must be able to disciple women of all ages in their walk with the Lord and balance this role alongside her other ministry responsibilities.
Duties include:
We are looking for a Christ-centered Children’s/Women’s Ministry Coordinator who oversees all Women’s Ministry and Children’s ministry programs, discipleship Christian education and events. This ministry position includes oversight to paid workers and volunteers serving in our preschool and nursery areas as well as oversight to our women’s ministry team volunteers all with the sole purpose of leading others to a foundational authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
This is a Full-time position, approximately 36-40 hours per week salary. Compensation is based on education, training and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a born-again believer and follower of Christ.
- Must possess sound beliefs and doctrine that are in accordance with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, a moral character beyond reproach, and godliness in conduct.
- Must have a minimum of a BS or BA degree with a minimum of 2 years experience working with children or equivalent experience of 4+ years working with children. Some Women’s Ministry experience is preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to work church services, additional planning hours, office, event planning hours and work at church as well as other sites (i.e. camp, mission trips, etc.)
- Must possess the ability to make decisions, have vision, passion, as well as be creative and energetic.
- Must be competent in leadership abilities to include organization, delegation, administration and interpersonal relationships.
- Must have the ability to work well with parents, volunteers, church staff and children
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner.
- Must be self-motivated with a team approach attitude in ministry.
- Must have strong problem solving skills and ability to handle stress well.
- Must demonstrate the ability to recruit and coordinate volunteers.
- Must be familiar with various computer software packages,
and actively maintain a Social Media Strategy for all ministry areas of the church.
OBJECTIVES:
The Children’s Ministry Coordinator, with input from Pastoral staff and Elders, will oversee the ministries developed for the children of Meadowview Baptist Church and its community including Sunday mornings and evenings, Wednesday nights, summer programming, special events, for birth through 5th grade.
The Women’s Ministry Coordinator, likewise, with input from Pastoral staff and Elders, will oversee the ministries developed for the women of Meadowview Baptist Church and its community including Wednesday night small group, summer programming, special events, as well as being a ministering support staff to the women of Meadowview. As our only female ministry staff member our Women’s Ministry Coordinator must be able to disciple women of all ages in their walk with the Lord and balance this role alongside her other ministry responsibilities.
Duties include:
- Develop and implement a Christ-centered comprehensive program of Christian education and development for children beginning at birth and continuing through grade 5.
- Develop ministries that are creative, exciting, innovative and relevant to the children and families of the church.
- Work with the Pastors, Elders and with the Administrative Office Manager in overseeing policies and procedures for the Children’s ministry.
- Lead in the evaluation of the Children’s ministry on an annual basis with all Children’s ministry leaders and senior church staff.
- Create a safe, positive, nurturing and age-appropriate learning environment for every child. In coordination with the administrative staff, help facilitate the safety process (applications, background checks, etc.) for the recruitment of leaders and volunteers. Conduct systematic and periodic safety and cleanliness inspections of all children spaces and equipment.
- Partner with parents in the ongoing task of raising children to know and serve the Lord.
- Continually, recruit, schedule, and equip Children’s ministry leaders and volunteers through Planning Center.
- Evaluate age appropriate program materials, equipment, supplies, and space for Children’s ministry.
- Work with Pastors, Elders and the Administrative Office Manager to develop an annual budget and manage funds for the fiscal year.
- Attend church staff meetings with church pastors and meet regularly with Children’s ministry leaders and volunteers.
- Must be committed to holiness and developing your personal walk with God and model and lead others in their faith by making disciples.
- Character is key. Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual development.
- Oversee Women’s Bible Studies, Discipleship, and Christian Counseling.
- Oversee the development and launching of new groups.
- Develop and maintain an annual plan that emphasizes spiritual growth and involvement with a strategic focus on connecting women.