Job Details

Job Type: faith-based, Family Pastor, Ministry Director, Non-Profit/Parachurch/Missions, Youth Director

The Church Next Door is a dynamic, non-denominational church in the greater Columbus area with the mission of Moving People Closer to God. Vision Statement: Meeting you right where you are: “the Jesus Way.”

Position Summary

The Director Kids Next Door Ministry provides oversight of the hiring process, leadership, training, and direction for all paid staff within the Kids Next Door Ministry Team (infants-6th grade). The Director partners with the Kids Next Door Ministry Team, parents, children, and volunteers to Move People Closer to God. The Director is responsible to establish goals, design and execute strategies, and build teams that lead to the fulfillment of our vision for the children's ministry.

Responsibilities

• Kids Next Door Team Leadership – Oversees and leads the Kids Next Door Ministry team with collaborative leadership and goal-setting efforts from team members. Collaborates with Team on administration and planning to set and reach annual ministry goals. Supports the work, growth, and professional development of the team as a whole and of individual team members.
• Facilitating Ministry – Plans, facilitates, and executes ministry development, administration, and events. Collaborates with Kids Next Door Ministry team to plan and execute ministry events.
• Discipling & communicating with others – Leads, equips, and grows teams of staff and volunteers, creating regular patterns of caring for the team on an individual and whole-team basis. Supports events as needed. Maintains personal discipling relationships with children and families. Ministers to and communicates with staff and parents of children. Creates a discipling environment for staff, parents, children, and volunteers.
• Outreach Efforts – Engages in outreach outside our church that reaches new children and families, primarily focused on building relationships with children, parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and at least one weekly Worship service. Participate in church-wide events and activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the church's statement of faith and Staff.
• A committed follower of Christ, able to share a personal testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ in their life.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in full-time youth ministry or related field.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience managing teams.
• Proven track record of recruiting, developing, and deploying volunteers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, both in small and large group settings.
• Experience with active learning strategies and curriculum development utilizing multiple learning styles.
• Experience leading retreats.
• Experience managing and leading ministry with physical, emotional, and spiritual safety of students and volunteers in mind.
• Experience managing complex ministry details including scheduling, communication, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and church management software (CCB).
• A lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9).
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment, fostering open and honest communication to build healthy working relationships based on mutual respect, trust, and Christian love.
• Financial management and budget oversight experience.
• Availability for evening and weekend responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The position works in a church environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, type, walk, and bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the facility is quiet.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical insurance coverage and access to vision and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Staff reward and recognition activities.

Schedule and Working Hours

This position typically works 40 to 50 hours a week, Sunday-Thursday. The Director shares Saturday and Sunday responsibilities with team members. The Kids Ministry serves children and families during services Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 9:20 am and 11 am. The church office is closed on Friday.

How To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to Amy Lahmers at: ...@tcnd.org.