All of ministry is a calling. For some, that is a calling to ministry in their vocation. For others, ministry is their vocation, if only for a season. From the Pastor to the newest of part-time employees, Veritas staff role is a ministry role and is shaped and envisioned to advance the ministry and mission of Veritas Community Church.
Family Life Director
SHORT NORTH
Compensation: Based Upon Experience
Congregation: Short North
Reports To: Short North Lead Pastor
Position Type/Hours: Full-Time/40 hours
Last Updated Type/Hours: July 6th, 2023
Congregation: Short North
Reports To: Short North Lead Pastor
Position Type/Hours: Full-Time/40 hours
Last Updated Type/Hours: July 6th, 2023
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
This position serves the Short North congregation in two ways:
1.) Leads Veritas’ efforts, in partnership with parents, to see our children (Infant through High School) connected with, loved and discipled to know Jesus within the context of the church family.
2.) Equips the church family to engage with families and kids in our neighborhoods as we welcome them into the church family and help them know Jesus.
1.) Leads Veritas’ efforts, in partnership with parents, to see our children (Infant through High School) connected with, loved and discipled to know Jesus within the context of the church family.
2.) Equips the church family to engage with families and kids in our neighborhoods as we welcome them into the church family and help them know Jesus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan all kid's ministry classrooms and activities on Sunday mornings, other special worship gatherings, and outreach efforts throughout the year.
- Coordinate all student (Middle School/High School) gatherings and outreach efforts
- Recruit, train, develop, and schedule all Veritas Kid’s and Student volunteers and teachers with completed background checks.
- Prepare all needed curriculum for teaching & learning opportunities in all classrooms and gatherings.
- Ensure all classrooms are fully supplied each week.
- Maintain a secure check-in and check-out process for the Kids’ ministry classrooms..
- Ensure and sustain a safe and secure environment in every classroom and student gathering in accordance with Veritas policies and procedures.
- Communicate the vision of kid’s and student’s ministry to the entire church on a regular basis.
- Provide resources for parents and families to encourage gospel-centered discipleship in the home.
- Maintain an updated handbook and welcome packet for Veritas Kids & Students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Oversee Kids Ministry Team Leads and/or deacons and team members
- Oversee Student Ministry (K-12) Team Leads and/or deacons and team members
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Proven ability to lead large teams of volunteers
- Proven ability to connect with and disciple children and students
- Very strong organizational abilities and an eye for detail.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and conflict resolution.
- Previous experience with children’s safety policies/protocol desired.
BENEFITS
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holiday Time Off
- Personal Days Off
All employees of Veritas Community Church wholly agree to and commit to abiding by our statement of beliefs.