Children’s Ministry Assistant Part Time

Job Description:  Children’s Ministry Assistant

Overview:  The Children’s Ministry Assistant is responsible for assisting the Family Pastor in leading, planning, and promoting the children and family programs of East Newnan Baptist Church.  A broad goal is to enhance the spiritual growth of our children and their families through their interactions with the church.  This is considered a Part-Time position.

Immediate Supervisor and Coordinator of Ministry:  This position works under the direct supervision of the Family Pastor and will be subject to periodic performance reviews by the Family Pastor.  There will be regular Family Ministry Staff meetings in which the Children’s Ministry Assistant is expected to participate.  They are to be ready to report on their leadership activities as well as ensure calendaring and coordination is complete.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Christian service and worship.
• Loves Children.
• Biblically Sound with a lived-out Christian faith.
• Outgoing, friendly, and approachable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective at written and oral communication
• Team player, flexible, collaborative, shows initiative.

Duties of the Children’s Ministry Assistant:

1.     Assist and support the Family Pastor’s programs, activities, and ministry efforts as well as the overall vision and direction of the church as presented by the Senior Pastor.

2.     Assist the Family Pastor in planning, promoting, and supervising a comprehensive children’s and family ministry. This includes but is not limited to family activities, retreats, day trips, camps, VBS, and other mission projects throughout the year. The primary focus age group is from birth through fifth grade.

3.     Build relationships with families to encourage and support faith nurturing at home.

4.     Encourage the involvement of children and families in the total church program including missions, evangelism, music, and other activities.

5.     Assist in recruiting, enlisting, and supporting teachers and volunteer staff for all Family Ministry activities.

6.     Assist in preparations for all church events and programs as needed.

7.     Coordinate Sunday activities as assigned by the Family Pastor.

8.     Coordinate Wednesday night programming for the children’s ministry.

9.     Partner with the Family Ministry team to promote, organize, and execute the Upward Soccer Ministry.

10.  Act as the Children’s Ministry point person in the absence of the Family Pastor.

11.  Fill in to teach classes within the Children’s Ministry as necessary.

12.  Assist in maintaining current information on children as well as families currently active in the church.

13.  Assist in maintaining necessary supplies for ministering to children as well as families.

14.  Administrative tasks as needed.

15.  The part-time Children’s Ministry Assistant will work a minimum of 12 hours a week.