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First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs Position Description: Coordinator of Children’s Ministry Qualifications Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord Familiarity with the mission of American Baptist Churches USA. Love for children and the ability to relate to them in a positive and caring way. Ability to work with and build relationships with parents and other adults. Background in Children’s Ministry or children’s programming, along with some undergraduate schooling in early childhood education and/or elementary education or related experience. Training or willingness to train in Red Cross Infant/Child CPR and First Aid. Ability to evaluate the needs of children and initiate programs and activities to address those needs, while maintaining a safe environment with appropriate levels of discipline. Team player who is also a self‐starter with high energy. One who can help build a ministry from the ground up using strong organizational and communication skills. Continuing education. Summary The Coordinator of Children’s Ministry shall have a vision for the development of the total person as it relates to children. This includes an emphasis on the faith, cognitive, emotional and physical development for each child. The Coordinator of Children’s Ministry seeks to intentionally involve children in the life of the church/congregation and to foster strong interpersonal relationships with family members, other children and adults. Accountability The Coordinator of Children's Ministry reports directly to the Senior Pastor for supervision and works with the Christian Education Ministry Team as a staff support and resource person. Description of Ministry Areas The Coordinator of Children’s Ministry shall work with the church staff and pastoral leadership to enhance children’s ministries and the broader ministry of First Baptist Church in the congregation and wider community. The Coordinator of Children’s Ministry shall endeavor to accomplish this goal by being involved and accountable for the following areas of nursery thru upper elementary ministry:
Providing outreach to families with young children through personal contact, email, telephone calls and mailings. Acting in an advisory capacity to the Christian Education Team in developing and overseeing learning experiences in WEE Worship (Preschool 3‐5 years old), K.I.D.S. Worship (Kindergarten to 3rd grade), C.R.A.M. Team (4th thru 12th Grade) and Children’s Choir Programs. Acting in an advisory capacity to the Christian Education Team in developing and overseeing curriculum resource decisions and special learning experiences in Sunday school. Coordinate special programs, including Palm Sunday/Easter, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Christmas Program, and spring/summer/winter camps and activities. Maintain, in an orderly fashion, Sunday school rooms, supplies, and registration information that pertains to children. Assist the Christian Education Team with teacher recruitment and training. Other tasked as assigned by the Senior Pastor and/or Christian Education Team
Other Ministry Areas Being present at monthly Christian Education Team meetings. Being present for weekly staff meetings. Being on site one day during the work week. Planning and leading teacher meetings in conjunction with the Christian Education Team. The Children’s Ministry Coordinator is expected to be part of a team relationship with the ministerial and support staff of First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs. The Coordinator will attend special staff meetings, staff retreats, and church planning events. The Coordinator will assist the CE children’s team in program planning and evaluation. Position Hours and Financial Package To be discussed with church during interview phase. Revised: 8/20/2014