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Minister of Children and FamiliesFirst Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational)

Search Team Contact: Lynn Pandiani, Secretary

Email:[email protected]

Full TimeBirth to 8

thGrade and adults

A. Purpose Statement of the Position:

The Minister of Children and Families is called by the Congregation to enhance the Christian Education

program and ministry by using creative talents and imagination to build upon and expand the current

foundation. The Minister of Children and Families is expected to stimulate, motivate, lead and direct the

talent within the church in such a way that all people in the church grow in their understanding of Gods

redeeming love through Jesus Christ.

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs

to such as these. Matthew 19: 14

B. Responsibilities of the Position:

Church School Ministries

Direct and supervise the church school

Plan for delivery of childrens message during worship

Plan for and lead childrens worship service for students prior to participation in church school

Attend Christian Education Team meetings and collaborate with the team to develop and

implement an effective ministry

Recruit, support, train and nurture Christian Education Team and teachers

Facilitate and implement curriculum for church school in conjunction with Christian Education

Team

Family Ministries

Engage church families in formational activities

Provide fellowship and support to families

Communicate with and guide parents in their faith

Visit and maintain contact with families and provide counseling resources [or services] when

requested

Collaborate with Senior Pastor and Director of Teen Ministry to provide education and

fellowship programs
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Programs and visionary ministries

Participate in new member orientation, faith formation sessions

Consult with vacation bible school team to oversee organization and implementation of VBS

In partnership with the Christian Education Team and volunteers, coordinate planning of

special events (ex. Christmas pageant, church school Sunday, Advent wreath making, after

school programs like Bible Explorers)

Lead and raise awareness of micro and macro societal issues (homeless awareness for

example) within First Church and in conjunction with other churches

As appropriate, provide interfaith experiences

The Great Commission: Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has

been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded

you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28: 16-20

C. Working Relationships:

The Minister of Children and Families will work closely with these individuals/groups:

Church Staff

Christian Education Team

Steering Committee

Children and families, church members at large

The Minister of Children and Families is accountable to the Pastor directly and work in mutuality with the

Christian Education Team.

D. Personal and Professional Qualifications

Personal:

A commitment to a living, Christian faith.

An enthusiasm for and an ability to articulate the work of Christian formation and the teaching ministry of

the church.

The ability to work with and relate to people of all ages and to demonstrate concern for their nurture as

disciples of Jesus Christ.

Academic:

Degree preferred.

Academic training in education, faith formation, and theology or equivalency through institutes,

conferences, courses and workshops. This training could include but not be limited to: theology and

biblical studies, faith and human development theory, educational theory, worship, family systems,

pastoral care, leadership development, and administration.


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Experience:

Volunteer or professional experience in the church setting. This may include but not be limited to:

teaching or facilitating planned experiences in a learning environment, administration of program activitiesdesigned to enhance growth and learning, supervisory or collaborative experience of program planning

and implementation, service learning, fellowship opportunities, worship leadership or other varied

experiences of formative or educational opportunities in the life of the church.

Skills / Traits:

Administration

Coach

Communication

Demonstrated life in Christ

Empowers Others

EnergeticFamily Connection

Growth Oriented

Organization

Passion

Planning

Servant leader

Spiritual Guidance

Visionary leadership

Volunteer leadership and management

E. Evaluation and Review:

Reviews are held annually in April facilitated by the Personnel Team. Evaluations are completed by

Christian Education Team and the Senior Pastor (with discretion to seek input from others)

F. Office Arrangements:

The Minister of Children and Families will have a private office in our church building. Minimal

administrative support may be provided by Church Administrator.

G. Work Schedule:

Full time salaried

H. Salary and Benefits: (refer to personnel policy)$30,000 salary plus benefits and use of Parsonage

$ 8,000 medical / dental benefits

$ 4,200 pension

$ 2,200 social security


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$ 1,000 travel / study allowance (1 week)

$ 500 books / misc expenses

2 weeks per year vacation

5 sick days per year

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