Director of Family Ministries

The Director of Family Ministries (full time) will provide leadership and oversight for the children’s and Rooted (Junior High & High School) ministries that fosters spiritual transformation, maturity and growth in support of the mission of North Suburban Church.

Scope of Work:

With a love for the Lord and for student and children’s ministry, this individual will:
1) Represent the children’s and student ministries to the staff, elders and the congregation
2) Engage in recruitment, training and supervision for all ministry volunteers
3) Provide ongoing discipleship of junior high and high school students
4) Develop and implement a ministry plan based upon the church’s mission and vision
5) Plan and schedule weekly Rooted gatherings, monthly events and occasional joint church events (Project Share, FMSC Mobile Pack, Rooted Sunday Takeover, etc.)
6) Plan, prepare and communicate biblical teaching and/or small group bible study curriculum for group gatherings
7) Plan and schedule weekly children’s ministry curriculum/volunteers and yearly kids events (Sports Camp, Splash-Bash, Fall Fest, Game Night etc.)
8) Provide timely communication with students, parents and the congregation with regard to ministry events, expectations, opportunities and/or reports
9) Present a proposed annual budget for the children’s and student ministries and manage the approved budget
10) Work on special events/projects at the discretion of the associate pastor

Qualifications:

1) Commitment to personal discipleship in Word and prayer
2) Bachelor’s Degree required (but no specific field of education)
3) Previous ministry experience preferred
4) Agreement, support and alignment with the church’s Statement of Faith, constitution, by-laws, policies and employee handbook
5) Able to demonstrate abilities and giftedness to meet and perform job description scope of work

Accountability: Reports to associate pastor

Remuneration: Salaried with paid vacation, parental and sabbatical leave, health insurance and 403(b) matching contributions