Job Board

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

You may be our next GP Kids Director if… 

• You love Jesus, your own family, the church, and kids, in that order.  

• You diligently keep your relationship with Jesus the highest priority of your life.  

• You see prayer as the true spiritual power behind every ministry effort.  

• You are personally and professionally organized, able to create and/or maintain systems and procedures that provide consistency and effectiveness in ministry.  

• You are an effective listener and consistent and clear communicator.  

• You are a self-starter who loves drawing others into your process and plans.  

• You are good at building teams of people and leading them toward success.  

• You skillfully work with staff and volunteers through collaboration and encouragement.  

• You are eager to lead kids to a saving knowledge of Jesus and then on to Christian maturity.  

• You see your ministry efforts complementing the discipleship that parents are doing with their own kids.  

• You resource and equip parents to be better disciplers of their own kids.  

• You want kids to not only know the Bible, but to understand it and how it applies to their lives. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A vibrant, mature, and growing relationship with Jesus. 

• A clear sense of calling to Children’s Ministry. 

• A teachable spirit, eager to become equipped for effective ministry. 

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED 

• Higher Education or training in Children’s Ministry or related field. 

• 2 years of experience in Children’s Ministry. 

WHAT THEY BELIEVE 

• You unreservedly agree with the GracePoint doctrinal statement found at https://gracepoint.life/about (Scroll down to the “What We Believe” section).  

• You unreservedly agree with GracePoint’s stance on Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage: https://helps.efca.org/resources/resource-on-homosexuality-and-same-sex-marriage   

WHAT THEY WILL DO 

Summary of the role:  

The GP Kids Director will plan, coordinate, supervise, and be responsible for the implementation of all church programs for the GP Kids ministry from birth through 5th grade. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

Oversees the Preschool Coordinator and Preschool Administrator (part time staff) to ensure their programs and curriculum are consistent with the church’s doctrinal commitments, and that their responsibilities are being carried out effectively. Supervises and provides training for all GP Kids volunteers. 

Accountability:  

The GP Kids Director is accountable to the NextGen Pastor, who reports to the Lead Pastor. 

Regular Responsibilities:  

• Lead GracePoint’s efforts to contribute to the spiritual growth of GracePoint’s families through ministry to and for their children, birth to 5th grade.  

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for doing this, consistent and integrated with GracePoint’s overall mission and values.  

• Lead and oversee efforts to express pastoral care for kids (and their families) as needed, meeting with parents regularly.  

• Pray regularly for all staff, volunteers, and families involved in GP Kids.  

• Oversee, recruit and schedule appropriate GP Kids staff and volunteers for the GP Kids programs on Sunday mornings.  

• Disciple and train volunteers and GP Kids staff, equipping them for greater impact and fruitfulness.  

• Creates and/or maintains systems for regular communication with staff, volunteers, and parents about all GP Kids events, needs, and activities.  

• Plan and organize events for the GP Kids ministry that facilitate the communication of the gospel and opportunities for Christian growth. One such event has been our annual summer Vacation Bible School (for example).  

• Collaboratively support and supervise our volunteers who plan and run our mid-week children’s programs (currently AWANA), integrating it into the mission and plans of the overall GP Kids ministry.  

• Collaborate with the NextGen Pastor to create outreach events or service initiatives that meet the needs of non-churched families in our community.  

• Oversee and work with appropriate GracePoint staff to develop a child-focused social media and content strategy that communicates the gospel, teaches biblical truth, and highlights God’s work in the GracePoint family.  

• Oversee and improve upon GracePoint’s child safety procedures and policies for the GP Kids ministry.  

• Identify and create ways to support children and parents affected by special needs, to the best of your ability.  

• Oversee the annual budget for GP Kids ($16,700/year) and the expenditure of those funds. Participate in the formulation of the annual budget for the GP Kids ministry.  

To Apply: Download packet at : https://gracepoint.life/job-openings