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Brooklyn United Methodist Church (BUMC) is a unique worship and service community for children, youth and adults who are striving to find their sense of identity, viability, and community within a multi-cultural faith community. All ministries are devoted and dependent upon a relational approach to discipleship, leadership, and service. A culture of loving God and loving neighbor through learning, service, and fellowship events is growing. We see the home as the primary teacher of faith. The church reinforces and equips the home.
Qualifications
- General knowledge of Scripture and Methodist theology
- Demonstrated experience in working with children and families
- Experience in planning and implementing ministries, lessons, and presentations
- Skills in areas related to leadership and communication
- Knowledge of and experience with leading or accompanying relevant Christian music is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media
- Clear criminal background check as performed by BUMC
Expectations
- Expressed follower of Jesus with a demonstrated passion for working with children, youth, adults, and their families
- Portrays a positive attitude and natural or seasoned skill for relating to children, from birth through grade 5, along with their families
- Commitment to nurture "faith as a lifestyle"
- Comfort and commitment to nurture a culturally integrated community as you recognize, affirm, and engage individuals within all cultures of BUMC, including those outside the church community
- Commitment to embrace additional needs for seasonal ministry, on contract, e.g., summer camps, vacation bible school, or other agreed upon programming
- Compliance with church policies and procedures, including Safe Sanctuary
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, well organized, collaborative team player
Responsibilities
- Children & Family Leadership
o Effectively relates and collaborates with other Ministry Coordinators and Pastoral Staff
o Collaborates in planning and implementing common themes, resources, and fellowship events
o Interprets vision and goals for Children & Family Ministries
- Sunday School Administration
o Maintains enrollment and attendance, class assignments, and contact lists
o Recruits older youth and adult guides to grow in faith community with children and their families
o Implements curriculum and program components in partnership with Pastoral Staff and Children & Family Ministries team
- Children's Ministry Development and Implementation
o Provides outcome-based lessons with print, electronic, and social media-driven resources for children to enrich their individual and family faith in daily life
o Gathers and acquires resources and works with volunteers to prepare for interactive learning
- Partnership and assistance with Ministry Teams (volunteer-led events and ministries)
o Partners with Pastoral Staff and planning team leadership to determine appropriate extra-curricular events and ministries
o Assists in acquiring appropriate ministry and event resources and additional volunteer leadership
o Oversees effective promotion and appropriate communication
Hours:
25 hours/week