Director/Minister of Family Ministry

Description

The Director/Minister of Family Ministry provides strategic direction, oversight and implementation of a Ministry to children, youth, parents and other caregivers at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. The position will implement a vision to form families in the Christian faith by providing relevant and contextual programming and teaching in the context of a Family Ministry Team.

Overview of Church and Community

As a member of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church is a large urban church serving a diverse community.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church’s vision statement and purpose affirm that "we are committed to being a people who love and glorify God as we grow together in Christ, and love our neighbours as we love one another, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ with our world."

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by action, attitude and behavior.
· Previous experience leading and administering children and youth ministries.
· Academic training in education and theology.
· A passion for the next generation with an enthusiasm to inspire, disciple, evangelize, and encourage children and youth in their lives of faith.
· A passion for engaging youth in Christian music.
· Musical ability or experience coordinating a worship band is desirable.
· Interest in a path toward ordination, if not already ordained, is desirable.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director/Minister of Family Ministry provides leadership, training, support and oversight to the Family Ministry Team that encompasses volunteer teachers and leaders, two part-time Ministry Associate staff, and occasionally summer interns.

The Director/Minister of Family Ministry is responsible for the visioning, development and implementation of programming that nurtures the spiritual formation of children and youth and equips parents and caregivers to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children. The role fosters Christian community through building relationships with families, strengthening ties to the church, and creating an environment where children and youth are kept safe, taken seriously, and where diversity is respected.

Preferred Skills

· Spiritual maturity.
· Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication and networking skills.
· Demonstrated ability to understand and relate to children, youth and their families and a passion to see families grow in their faith together.
· Proficiency in the use of technology and willingness to use social media.
· Ability to adapt with ease to changing environments.
· Energetic person who can take initiative, handle administration, and work independently, while also getting excited about relationship-building and collaborating with a strong team.
· Motivator to build an environment where people are motivated to do their best.
· Project Management skills to initiate, plan, execute, control and close the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific criteria.
· Project solver to address problems by generating solutions.

Contact

Submit your resume and cover letter describing your background, faith journey, and interest in family ministry to:

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Subject line:Minister/Director Family Ministry Application - [Your Name]

Applications will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.