Youth and Children's Ministry
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Director
The CYF Ministry Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the church’s ministries that support the discipleship of children, youth, and families. In alignment with the parish whole life discipleship paradigm, the CYF director adapts and implements curricula at regular worship times, currently Sunday morning and Wednesday evening, as well as developing new opportunities. Using existing technological resources, the CYF director will develop a strategy for digital content curation/creation for at-home discipleship. The CYF director joins the pastoral staff in a growth-oriented, strategically focused team, emphasizing the recruitment and equipping of volunteers and the creative and generative use of technology and communication. This role ensures a cohesive strategy for spiritual growth from birth through adulthood, equipping parents to lead faith formation in their homes and youth to grow in personal discipleship. The CYF Director also interfaces with Treasureland Preschool to identify and meet the spiritual needs of enrolled families and staff, including the development of a family chapel program. This position takes a formative role in this evangelical, charismatic, orthodox, sacramental, Episcopal church in beautiful South Denver.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Vision
- Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy for children, youth, and families.
- Ensure alignment of family ministries with the church’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Provide leadership and oversight to ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers.
- Children’s & Youth Ministry Oversight
- Oversee curriculum selection and implementation for children’s and youth programs.
- Ensure safe and engaging environments for age-appropriate spiritual development.
- Plan and coordinate special events, camps, and outreach opportunities.
- Volunteer Recruitment & Development
- Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to serve in family ministries.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, spiritual growth, and accountability.
- Digital Engagement
- Develop and adapt digital content for at-home discipleship, including written, audio, and video material.
- Involve children and youth, where appropriate, in content production and distribution.
- Effectively utilize social media and other platforms to support current families and reach new audiences.
- Parent & Family Engagement
- Provide resources, training, and encouragement to help parents disciple their children and youth.
- Organize family-focused events and support groups to strengthen faith at home.
- Pastoral Care & Discipleship
- Provide pastoral care to children, youth, and families as needed.
- Develop mentorship and discipleship programs for students and parents.
Personal Qualifications:
- Christ-centered spiritual maturity and demonstrated practice being with, becoming like, and living like Jesus
- Professional and pleasant attitude
- Teachable nature and humility balanced with confidence and assertiveness
- Ability to pass a background check
Education or Formal Training:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree (or pursuit thereof) preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Activities:
- Full-time, Sunday-Thursday work week, regular in-person attendance at Sunday services as well as midweek evening offerings.
- Some remote/hybrid flexibility for weekly staff meetings and prep possible in consultation with Supervisor.
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To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Todd Blackham (tblackham@christchurchdenver.org)