The Director of Children's Ministries is responsible for facilitating the coordination, development, and administration of the ministry of Christian education and spiritual formation for Oak Grove UMC's children (weekday) preschool ministries as well as ministries for infant through fifth grade and their parents. As a leader, the Director of Children's Ministry must be committed to growing in her or his own faith and must also demonstrate a servant's heart with a concern for the most vulnerable in our society. The Director of Children's Ministry will also be expected to identify, train, and resource unpaid staff and coordinators for each of the ministry areas under her or his supervision.

The Director of Children's Ministries serves a vital role in the life of Oak Grove UMC. Because the Director of Children's Ministries is an advocate for the spiritual needs of the church's children and a resource to parents,she or he must be spiritually mature and consistent; have a passion for the gospel (good news of God's love); committed to a United Methodist/Wesleyan view of faith and scripture; possess a highly creative and dynamic view that translates to curriculum, spatial design, and outside the box thinking; have a passion and vision for children and families; be able to communicate and organize effectively; and be eager to work with a ministry team. Formal knowledge and training in Christian education and children's ministry is desired. Microsoft readiness helpful.

For complete job description go to www.oakgroveumc.org and click on "Staff Openings"

Please send resume'and references to office@oakgroveumc.org