Provide oversight and visionary leadership for our Children’s Ministries and develop, enhance, and encourage a highly relational ministry by building positive long-term relationships with our youth (7th-12th grade) and parents.
Christ Memorial Church is looking for the right person with the ability to engage with, build and equip a team of high-capacity and diversely gifted staff and volunteers to nurture children (infant-4th grade) and families to be impacted by the mission of Christ Memorial Church.
Christ Memorial Church
595 Graafschap Rd.
Holland, MI 49423
ph. 616-796-3370 web: www.cmcholland.org
"… to equip God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” (Ephesians 4:12)
Mission of Staff
The mission of the staff at Christ Memorial Church is to Outfit the church to Influence the world.
Vision of Staff
Christ Memorial Church will develop and maintain a spiritually and emotionally mature staff of professionals who will build effective volunteer ministry teams that accomplish the mission of CMC.
As Christ Memorial staff members as well as brothers and sisters in Christ we commit to:
Focus on the mission, vision, and values of CMC – We share ownership of the mission of CMC and contribute to its success by setting clear priorities for achieving our mission.
Value the whole person – We demonstrate honesty, kindness, respect workstyles, support work-home balance, have fun, include all cultures and backgrounds, and show respect and grace to each other.
Communicate openly, respectfully, and directly – We share information, communicate in a timely and clear manner, assume positive intent, acknowledge others, respect deadlines and time of co-workers, and address differences directly through candid conversations.
Collaborate as a team – We ask for and offer help, understand one another’s roles, seek varying perspectives, set clear expectations and work as a team. We cross-train for effective support when a need arises.
Continuously growing – We seek opportunities to grow in our faith and position at CMC. We support others in their learning experiences, demonstrate grace, discuss failures, learn, and share.
Set high standards and hold ourselves and each other to them – We are good stewards of the resources God has given us and ensure diverse perspectives contribute to our decision making. We celebrate our different gifts and talents and learn to work well with each other’s unique styles.
Confidentiality – We work to serve our community and must respect the confidentiality of each person we work with.
Policies and Procedures of CMC – We seek to understand policies and procedures and follow them to the best of our ability. Having collaborative conversations when changes need to be made.
Position Title: Director of Children’s Ministries
Position Status: Full Time Salaried
Reports to: Pastor of Formation
Position focus: The ability to engage with, build and equip a team of high-capacity and diversely gifted staff and volunteers to nurture children (infant-4th grade) and families to be impacted by the mission of Christ Memorial Church.
Works cooperatively with: Discipleship, connections, communications and missional living teams to effectively support families to provide a solid Christian foundation for children.
Primary Strengths Required:
Vision for excellence
Outgoing, fun, and playful attitude consistent with engaging children at their level
Experience in supervising staff and volunteers
Relational skills with staff, parents, children, and volunteers
High level of initiative, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to train, supervise and delegate
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High organizational abilities
A love for discipleship
Responsibilities:
Supervise coordinate & schedule all children’s ministries staff and volunteers
Engage in recruiting, training, and organizing staff and volunteers to serve children and families through the creation of excellent Christian formation experiences on Sunday mornings, and other creative opportunities during the week and throughout the rest of the year.
Help outfit parents to be an influence in their children’s faith formation
Analyze and assess departmental goals, issues, and growth areas and develop strategies to make improvements
Implement curriculum and program changes where necessary
Provide a safe, secure, and hospitable environment where families feel welcome
Ensure policies and guidelines are met in all areas of children’s ministries (infant – 4th grade) with a focus on health and safety
Communicate consistently with staff, congregation, and parents
Create and manage department budget and expenses
Facilitate all children’s ministries administrative needs
Maintain department records, registrations, databases, resources, and calendar
Work with communications team to create and implement all publicity for children’s ministries (handbook, brochures, newsletters, weekly bulletin and emails, outside media/advertisement, website)
Participate in full staff events, conferences and other activities with Christ Memorial as needed
Provide additional assistance where needed
Essential Skills and Training:
Proficiency in mobile apps, Microsoft office, social media
CPR Certification, with training provided every 2 years
Recommended Schedule (including required meetings):
Sunday: 8-12
Monday: 9-4
Tuesday: 9-4 (staff meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday: 9-12; 4-8
Thursday 9-4
Friday:
Saturday:
Flexible: 8 hours flexible
Position Description current as of: August 23, 2022
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Drayton Reformed Church is committed to upholding the Truth of God’s word and being authentic in our worship of Him. We desire to grow continually closer to the Lord and strive to identify and share our spiritual gifts to build each other up as well as provide meaningful help to those in need within our church, community, and the world.
We are searching for a full-time co-pastor who can fulfill the needs of our congregation as listed below:
*Division of responsibilities for the Pastors will be based on personal strengths and Ministry Gifts, to be discussed between the Pastors and Consistory.
For further information on this position, please contact Dave Kabbes at [email protected]
For more information on the Drayton Reformed Church, please visit our website: https://draytonreformed.com/
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Graafschap CRC in Holland, Michigan is looking for a Youth Ministry Director who will coordinate the high school ministry (HSM) and middle school ministry (MSM) youth programs for year-round activities and are to include regularly scheduled twice monthly meetings (September – April), monthly recreational events or service opportunities, and a summer mission trips, organize and plan fundraising events to support the HSM and MSM youth programs, and more.
Youth Ministry Purpose Statement:
Our purpose is to create an accepting and caring church community where youth are challenged to embrace the love of Jesus, accept him as Savior, and be empowered to serve him.
Position Reports to: Executive Committee of our Full Council
Position Overview:
This full-time position requires agreement and commitment to the beliefs and doctrinal statements of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. Applicants should display the appropriate spiritual gifts, a desire to serve the youth, and a discerning spirit to know when and how to respond to the expectations and needs of the ministry. This is a ministry position that requires personal initiative, time management skills, promptness, the flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet the ministry objectives. Candidates should also have the ability to develop trusting relationships with the students (around 40 students for each the HSM and MSM programs).
Additional Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Has experience working and connecting with youth and has a passion for encouraging them to continue to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.
• Is or will become a member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.
• Has proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic accounting abilities are required for the balancing of the checking account and management of the funds required for regular youth program related activities as well as the planning of summer mission trips.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the high school ministry (HSM) and middle school ministry (MSM) youth programs for year-round activities and are to include regularly scheduled twice monthly meetings (September – April), monthly recreational events or service opportunities, and a summer mission trips.
• Organize and plan fundraising events to support the HSM and MSM youth programs.
• Recruit and train leaders as well as equip them with leadership development opportunities.
• Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with the youth through intentional visits and with the continued use of social media, based on the needs of the individual. This could include providing additional leadership opportunities for students in the church or for ministry in general.
• Oversee the Mentoring Ministry, which includes recruitment and facilitation of this ministry for 6th–12th grade students who are congregate members. These mentoring relationships are designed as “caring adults caring for kids…one hour, once a month.”
• Spend time in personal spiritual development and stay up to date on current youth ministry happenings.
• Connect with other Hamilton and Holland Area youth pastors for spiritual and community development purposes.
• Will serve as a member of the Education Committee.
Submit your resume to: [email protected]
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