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Children’s Pastor/Director Position
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abundant Life Whippany is seeking a Children’s Pastor/Director to lead children into a deeper walk with Jesus and oversee an engaging and relevant children’s ministry in our church. Abundant Life Whippany is a nondenominational, Bible-based, spiritually healthy & growing church of 30+ years in a beautiful suburban region of northern NJ. The current children’s program (BUILD Children’s Ministry) serves children from infancy through the sixth grade, and works closely with our Youth department to create a seamless transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
The individual applying for the Children’s Pastor/Director position must exhibit and demonstrate the following qualifications and be able to carry out the requirements listed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a desire to lead.
• A love and passion for children and children’s ministry.
• A self-motivated leader with a vision and desire for growth in ministry, as well as an expectation for excellence.
• Administrative skills needed for planning events and overseeing ongoing activities.
• Children’s ministry experience/training and/or a degree in Children’s Ministry.
• Experience with recruiting and training volunteers
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Passionate
• Organized
• Attention to detail
• Integrity
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following outlines the Vision and Pillars of BUILD Children’s Ministry.Everything said and done must serve to uphold the vision and build upon the four pillars
VISION:
Equipping kids to impact their world for Christ today and become
leaders in their world in true righteousness and godliness tomorrow.
PILLARS:
1. Building spiritual foundation | through the Word, worship, and prayer
2. Building Godly character | through genuine relationship with God the Father, in Christ Jesus, through the working of the Holy Spirit
3. Building Christian community | through church, family, and friendship
4. Building a bridge to the lost | through outreach opportunities
Some of the responsibilities of this position include the following:
• Developing and growing a team of leaders, workers, and helpers which currently includes a staff of approximately 30 volunteers. This includes
scheduling, recruiting, training, on-going development, and accountability.
• Creating interactive curriculum which provides both Biblical foundation and character development prompting, based upon the themes, Bible stories, and key verses communicated by the senior pastor from his preaching notes.
• Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual events, outreaches, activities, and community service endeavors to provide opportunities for the children to
nurture their Christian relationships and reach out to the unchurched in their community and beyond.
• Coordinating with other ministries within the church to maintain ease of operation, scheduling, safety protocols, communication, parental involvement, media presence, etc.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Abundant Life Whippany is seeking self-motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals for various intern positions within the church and its businesses in the following areas:
- Media, Sound, Technology, Cameras
- Graphic/Web Design
- Children’s Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Student Teaching (K-8 Christian School)
- Guest Relations
- Business Administration
Abundant Life Whippany is a nondenominational, Bible-based, spiritually & financially healthy, and growing church of 30+ years in a beautiful suburban region of northern NJ. Peruse our website, abundantlifewhippany.com, to see what we’re all about and to view our statement of faith. Feel free to call the church office at 973-463-9455 if you have questions.
Applicants, please send your resume to [email protected], along with a cover letter outlining your desired position and internship goals. For example: What do you desire to take away from this internship? Do you require course credit? Are you looking for a full-time vs. part-time position? Is this a summer internship?
We look forward to the opportunity to meet you as you pursue your life goals and/or calling.
BUILD CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Abundant Life Whippany is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, born-again believer who has a love and passion for children and senses a calling to full-time ministry to serve as our Children’s Pastor/Director.
- Do you have a personal and growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and a love for His people?
- Do you see yourself as a leader with vision and desire for growth in ministry?
- Are you eager to lead children into a deeper walk with Jesus and oversee an engaging and relevant children’s ministry?
- Are you gifted with creativity, energy, strong work ethic, and organizational skills?
If you answered “Yes!” to these questions, we invite you to apply for the Children’s Pastor/ Director position at Abundant Life in Whippany, New Jersey. Abundant Life Whippany is a nondenominational, Bible-based, spiritually & financially healthy, and growing church of 30+ years in a beautiful suburban region of northern NJ. The current children’s program (BUILD Children’s Ministry) serves children from infancy through the sixth grade, and works closely with our Youth department to create a seamless transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry.
We offer a competitive package with health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation for all of our full-time employees. Peruse our website, abundantlifewhippany.com to see what we’re all about and to view our statement of faith. Feel free to call the church office at 973-463-9455 if you have questions; ask for Linda Rosa.
Applicants, please send your resume to [email protected], along with a cover letter describing your conversion experience and an explanation of how and why you sense a call to full-time children’s ministry.
We look forward to the opportunity to meet you as you follow the direction of the Holy Spirit in your life and calling.