Full-Time, Salaried

About This Role

 The Community Pastor is responsible for the oversight of the pastoral care, community, and discipleship ministries of House of Mercy Christian Assembly. This role establishes and executes program visions, mentors small group leaders, and coordinates discipleship strategies for various ministries. The Community Pastor also oversees the local missional aspects of church life, including the pastoral care of newcomers and new Christians, the development of activities, and the recruitment of volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities and Tasks of the Community Pastor

About This Role

The primary responsibility of the Children’s Ministry Coordinator is to ensure that each encounter with the children’s ministry of House of Mercy Christian Assembly is inviting to both members and guests. The Children’s Ministry Coordinator casts vision, plans, and advocates for the faith development, safety, and discipleship of children.

Primary Responsibilities and Tasks of the Children’s Ministry Coordinator

1. Collaborates with other members of the children’s ministry team to plan and execute a comprehensive program that includes worship, fellowship, and age-appropriate studies that guide children as they grow in
2. Lead in the creation and annual updating of safety policies and
3. Choose and provide all children’s ministry curriculum and plan, create, and implement weekly programs for
4. Regularly and intentionally communicate with parents, families, and children’s ministry leaders within the church and in our community to ensure that children have many opportunities to
5. Recruit, train, and encourage children’s ministry
6. Plan and organize an annual Vacation Bible School for the summer
7. Respond to emails, phone calls, and other inquiries in the children’s ministry in a timely and professional
8. Prepare classroom materials in a timely manner and ensure that classrooms are set up and ready for Sunday services and special
9. Oversee the schedule of children’s ministry volunteers for Sunday services and other events to ensure that all positions are covered and an adequate child to volunteer ratio is maintained.

Strengths & Skillset

1. A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus
2. An attitude of being faithful, available, and teachable.
3. A passion for children learning about the love and greatness of
4. A desire and ability to work effectively with a team to reach
5. Excellent organizational, clerical, and communication skills (written and interpersonal).
6. Genuine interest in responding to the hopes, needs, and concerns of children in the congregation and

Your Team

This position reports to the Children’s Pastor.

This position works closely with a team of children’s ministry volunteers who serve during weekend services and in various ways during the week.

Key Performance Indicators

The strategy of the ministries that the Children’s Ministry Coordinator leads reflects the overall growth strategy of the church:

1. Develop disciples and
2. Serve, engage and invite the
3. Grow City Groups who help others grow in

The Children’s Ministry Coordinator will be evaluated on the following three metrics:

1. Recruit 10 new volunteers and/or leaders by

Design and implement a strategy for encouraging more volunteers to serve with the children’s ministry. Identify and onboard 10 new volunteers across age groups.

2. Create 2019 annual calendar and integrate with overall church planning

Plan children’s ministry learning opportunities and events in alignment with church-wide initiatives to increase engagement and participation.

3. Increase children’s ministry attendance by 10%.

Create a strategy to invite more children to learn with the children’s ministry during weekend services and to attend children’s ministry events.

Personal Responsibilities

While not  specifically  related  to  the  job,  here  are  some  personal  responsibilities  of  everyone  on  staff  at House of Mercy Christian Assembly.

Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth.

Give at least 10% of your income toward the mission and vision of House of Mercy Christian Assembly.

Be loyal to the vision and staff of House of Mercy Christian Assembly and always protect the unity of the church. Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude through all interactions with congregation, staff, and volunteers. Invest and invite the lost to know Jesus and come to House of Mercy Christian Assembly.

Your Schedule

 This is a part-time, hourly position around 15-25 hours a week with four days spent in the office and one day of flexible working location.