Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director will lead all aspects of the Children’s Ministry for St. Andrew Methodist Church (SAMC) through a focus on equipping staff and volunteers to accomplish the vision of the ministry and the church.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Children’s Ministry team through regular staff meetings, ongoing communication, performance feedback, and spiritual encouragement. Coordinate and lead all Children’s Staff meetings.
• Keep current with existing resources, materials, educational approaches, etc., through attending continuing education events and seminars.
• Work closely with the Family Ministry Project Manager to develop, manage, and steward the annual Children’s Ministry budget, ensuring responsible use of resources and alignment with ministry priorities.
• Work with our Communications and Marketing Departments to keep our social media presence strong
• Comply with church policies and procedures regarding children’s programs and events.
• Create a steady path of development for preschool, elementary, and pre-teen ministers.
• Build strong relationships with parents, volunteers, and church leadership, cultivating an environment where children are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their faith.

• Collaborate closely with the Family Ministry Project Manager to ensure all weekend programming, special events, registrations, volunteer scheduling, communications, room reservations, database management, and operational logistics ar