Interim Director of Children’s Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Chicago, Illinois
Listed: 11-08-23
Employer: First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201, Chicago| (847)-864-1472
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position: Part-time
Webpage: https://firstpresevanston.org
Contact: Janice Dobschuetz
Job Description:Job Description
POSITION: Interim Director of Children’s Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Chicago
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Work with the Our Children, Our Families Council to create an overall structure for sustainable children’s ministry. Tasks would include:
- Establish with the council children’s ministry goals and objectives in line with the church’s mission and the church’s strategic plan, effectively communicate them to volunteers and parents, and work with the council to provide for the effective administration of the children’s ministry.
- Coordinate Sunday morning Christian Education programs for children including staffing classrooms with background-checked and trained teachers and volunteers.
- Provide theologically appropriate curriculum and materials that align with the mission of FPCE for all children’s classes and activities.
Establish with the help and support of the Our Children, Our Families Council, a sustainable Christian Education program that provides a clear discipling path for infants through 5th grade children.
- Oversee and facilitate an inclusive worship experience for children, coordinating the children’s message, planning and leading Children’s Worship, and integrating children into regular worship leadership through scripture reading, leading prayers and musical participation.
- Organize and lead special children’s worship services including the Christmas Family Service.
- Oversee the implementation of seasonal children’s events including VBS, Easter Events, Advent, Teacher Dedication and Teacher Recognition events.
- Coordinate spiritual development opportunities for children’s families including Family Small Group and the annual Family Camp.
- Recruit, equip, support, train and recognize volunteers serving the children’s ministry.
- Be an advocate for and provide prayers for and support to children, parents and families.
- Facilitate the application of new programs within the children’s ministry that lead to spiritual and numerical growth.
- Other duties as assigned.