Children’s Minister

Job Description

Maple View Church is seeking Children’s Minister for birth through 5th grade.  This position is a full time or part time position paid monthly.

The Children’s Minister of Maple View will plan, train, and execute a strategy of making disciples in all programming for students birth through 5th grade. It is expected that we proclaim the gospel in clean, safe, and fun environments inviting children and their parents to model a life of repentance, believing the gospel, and following Jesus as participants in the Kingdom of Heaven now. Opportunities to both study God’s Word and serve in the local church should be offered to our students and their families. We partner with the family as we communicate, train, and equip parents to disciple their children in partnership with our ministry. If part time, the amount of delegation will be more.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A baptized believer.
• Adheres to the principles of the Restoration Movement/Church of Christ.
• Desires to serve the Lord.
• Experience working with the children is preferred.
• Makes good rapport with the young people and a genuine love for them.
• Works effectively with the children, parents, leadership, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Align Maple View kids ministry with overall mission, vision, and values of the church.
• Choose curriculums and train volunteers for its implementation in our regular Sunday School, Sunday PM, and Wednesday PM weekly programming.
• Recruit volunteers so we are adequately staffed in all programming for Kids ministry.
• Execute a clear training that includes missional strategy and security protocols for physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual protection for both students and volunteers.
• Coordinate special events throughout the year in addition to weekly programming for students and families throughout the year. (i.e. Day trips, conferences, summer trips, etc)

Any other important information or comments

Maple View Church is located in the beautiful Appalachian mountains and between two great 10k+ communities (Bluefield and Princeton, WV). Our church is a multigenerational church family with great growth in our children and young families. We also have over 20 volunteers currently serving in our children’s ministry. We are looking for a great fit to join our team of currently 5 staff members who wants to put their fingerprints on a program that is primed for an exciting future.

To Apply

If you are interested, please e-mail Jeremiah Holcomb,  jeremiah@mapleviewchurch.org  lead minister, your resume and three references. He’ll forward it on to the search committee who will help with the hiring process.

Enjoy the Lord!