Responsibilities

The DFM will have four primary areas of ministry: children, youth, families, and family outreach.
 
Children's Ministry
· Oversee and lead the children's Sunday School ministry
· Develop (and/or select) and implement children's curriculum for Sunday School
· Recruit and train adult volunteers to help teach and oversee children's ministry program
· Deliver a weekly children's sermon during the Sunday worship service
· Plan and execute a yearly Vacation Bible School
· Provide opportunities outside of Sunday School for children to engage in the life of the church
 
Youth Ministry
· Develop a regular youth ministry program for junior and senior high students that engages students in faith, community, and outreach
· Connect with students outside of church and develop relationships
· Recruit volunteers as needed
· Plan and execute a yearly camp or mission trip for students
· Help integrate students into the larger body of the church through opportunities such as (but not limited to) worship leadership, volunteer opportunities, mentorships, etc.
· As the need arises, lead a confirmation class for students to become members of MPC
 
Family Ministry
· In collaboration with head pastors and other staff, create opportunities for parents of the church to fellowship with one another and grow in faith
· Through multiple channels (email, text, phone, social media), regularly communicate with parents about opportunities for their children
· Support parents as they raise their children in faith
 
Family Outreach
· Proactively develop opportunities/ events to interface with and invite families outside of the existing church body'
· Engage regularly with Joyful Journey Preschool – MPC's on-campus preschool – and develop relationships with parents and children
· Participate in Good News Club – an afterschool program at Wingate Elementary – with the intention of engaging non-church going families and students
 
Essential Attributes

MPC's Director of Family Ministry will:
· Have a deep and ever-developing faith in Jesus Christ
· Relate well to and love children and youth
· Want to see children and youth come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior
· Have a passion to build a children's and youth ministry – almost from the ground up! This is a big task but allows the individual to create something unique
· Be a self-starter and entrepreneurial. While we are a growing church, there is a lot of work to be done and this position will require trying new ideas to see what works and what doesn't. It will require a sense of drive to try new things
· Have a passion to see the church grow – both spiritually and numerically
· Collaborate and work well with the church staff and volunteers
· Be an active participant in the larger body of the church
 
Desired Attributes

The following attributes are a benefit but not required for employment:

· A Bachelor's degree – especially in Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Child Development, or a related field
· Ideally possesses training and/ or working experience in Children's and Family Ministry or Youth Ministry

Benefits & Support

MPC has a high value for its staff and those who do ministry. As such, on our part we will:

· Encourage, support, and pray for you as a leader of this congregation
· Support you with a living salary and benefit package (including basic medical insurance) competitive with similar positions in the area, the details of which will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience
· Provide you with paid-time off, 10 national holidays, and a flexible schedule
 

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO FRONTDESK@MONUMENTPC.ORG