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Objectives:
The Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator, under the supervision of the Lead Pastor, is responsible for coordinating and leading programs for children (Kindergarten thru 5th grade), youth (6th grade-12th grade), and families; and coordinating care in the nursery. This role is part-time (estimated at 18-20 hours/ week).
Qualifications:
● Previous experience in children’s and/ or youth ministry
● Willing and able to recruit and train volunteers
● Experience in teaching and developing curriculum for multiple age groups
● Must possess good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality
● Must be motivated to work with volunteers
● A degree in ministry preferred
Responsibilities:
1. Youth Ministry (6th grade - 12th grade):
● Work with pastor and ministry team to determine mission and vision of youth program
● Create a consistent and relationally focused weekly program
● Provide avenues for faith development and exploration
● Prioritize one-on-one relationship development for mentoring
● Plan and lead service projects
● Plan and lead yearly mission trip
● Recruit and train volunteers
● Utilize social media and other platforms to enhance connection and expand reach of youth program
2. Children’s Ministry (Kindergarten - 5th grade):
● Work with pastor and ministry team to determine mission and vision of children’s program
● Create a consistent and relationally focused weekly program
● Find and/ or develop curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and inclusive (gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status)
● Prioritize family (parent/ guardian) involvement and resourcing
● Recruit and train volunteers
3. Nursery (Birth - Pre-K):
● Work with Administrative Assistant to recruit and train nursery staff using MN Annual
Conference Background and Safe Gathering protocols
● Find and/ or develop curriculum that is developmentally appropriate (for pre-K)
● Maintain functionality of nursery space
4. Family Ministry:
● Work with pastor on a vision and plan for family ministry
● Coordinate monthly family game nights
● Resource families with helpful material
● Utilize social media to expand reach of family ministries
About Peace:
Peace Purpose Statement
Peace is a progressive, multi-generational community of faith called to engage our world through the power of God’s love. We seek to accomplish this by respectfully:
● Affirming that all people are a gift of God’s love
● Nurturing ourselves and inviting all into God’s love and peace through eclectic worship, exploring questions of faith and addressing challenging issues of our day
● Inspiring hope through community action, advocacy and service, taking our faith into the world together.
Mission and Core Values
Our mission is to witness to Jesus Christ in the world and to follow Jesus’ teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship and devotion under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
More specifically our congregation...
● Is respectful and loving of all
● Is an open and affirming congregation, welcome to people of all sexual orientations, religious views and ethnicities
● Serves the least, the lost and the left out
● Uses inclusive language in our teachings and music
● Is committed to music in worship
● Is committed to excellent children, youth and adult education programs
● Provides opportunities for fellowship
● Partners with other groups for community improvement
● Has a strong commitment to community-based services and support
Statement of Reconciliation
Peace United Methodist Church is a place of peace for all that choose to enter the doors. We seek to be an inclusive Christian community believing that we are all children of God, and that God loves us all equally regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, physical, mental and emotional abilities. As a Reconciling Congregation we specifically welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends, and embrace them as full members of the family of God.
We respect the diversity of opinions and the Scripture, tradition, experience and reason that lead us to various conclusions, believing that prejudice, hatred, and discrimination directed toward any individual or group are contrary to the life and spirit of Jesus Christ. Therefore, we shall work to eliminate prejudice and discriminatory practices within our church, our community, and ourselves. With God’s help we shall strive to build bridges and promote a ministry of reconciliation.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email an updated resume and cover letter to the following two people:
Jason Steffenhagen (Pastor):
Teal Stefanik (Member SPRC):
In the subject line of your email, please make sure to identify the position you are applying for and your name (ex. Youth and Family Coordinator - Steffenhagen).
In your email or on your resume, please make sure that you provide a phone number where we can easily reach you.
If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact Jason Steffenhagen.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability