Ministry Summary:
The Director of Children's Ministries is responsible for the spiritual nourishment of young disciples, Pre-K through 5th grade. The Director will minister to the congregation through meaningful intergenerational worship, care for the family unit, and will communicate through word and deed the Children's Ministry purpose of providing a safe and inspiring environment for children to experience the love of Jesus Christ.

Reports to: Associate Minister

Duties and Responsibilities:
Mission & Vision
o In partnership with church leadership, develop and implement the mission and vision for ministries to children and families.
o Live the ethos of FPCG in the community, representing the family of God in word and deed.
Programs
o Help to design an overarching spiritual development plan for children and youth.
o Develop and implement curricula and meaningful rites of passage for children.
o Communicate with enthusiasm the spiritual development plan for children and youth.
o Lead worship and Christian education programs for children on Sunday mornings.
o Develop and lead mid-week programming for children, especially around Wednesday evenings.
o Lead and participate in special events throughout the year, especially during holiday seasons including Christmas, Lent, Easter and Vacation Bible Camp.
Relationships
o Develop meaningful relationships with the congregation, especially with families and children.
o Work with staff and Elders to effectively recruit and train volunteers for various roles around children's ministries.
o Work and collaborate with clergy, staff, Elders and committees, helping to foster an environment of optimism and mutual support.
o Provide leadership to the Children and Youth Ministries Committees.
o Serve as the primary advocate for children and families in leadership circles with regard to worship, programs, communications, budget, staff and facilities.
o Work to build bridges and relationships between the church, the FPCG Nursery School, other faith groups and organizations, and the community of Greenwich.
Logistics
o Help to develop and maintain communications and media pertaining to family ministries.
o Manage the annual children's ministries budget.
o Keep regular office hours during the week.
o Participate in weekly staff and ministry leadership meetings.
o Develop healthy boundaries toward a sustainable work-life balance.
o Comply with and enforce FPCG's Children Protection and Sexual Misconduct Policies.