Purpose:  To provide leadership and coordination for the church’s educational ministry to children (Pre-K to 5^th grade) and youth (Junior High and High School)

Biblical Charge:  Ephesians 4:12-13  “For the equipping of the saints, for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Accountable to:  Session through the Senior Pastor as Head of Staff

A dynamic and creative person who is passionate about developing new programs to teach and lead the children and youth into the truth of God’s word

Experience in children’s ministries and youth ministries (preferable)

Graduate of an accredited theological seminary

Responsibilities:

The person will work as a colleague with the Senior Pastor in establishing the vision of the Christian Education program through inspiration, strategizing, guidance, example, prayers, and the use of his/her own spiritual gifts.  The person will also work with the Children’s Ministries Committee and the Youth Committee to develop, implement and administer a comprehensive Christian Education plan for children and youth.

The following are specific responsibilities of the position:

1.       To establish, plan and lead regular meetings for the junior high and high school groups

2.       To teach the high school Sunday school class on Sunday mornings

3.       To organize and oversee, with the help of volunteers, the Sunday School Program, the Children’s Church, Vacation Bible School and special events centered around major Christian holidays

4.       To lead/participate in retreats, missions trips, and camping programs for involvement by members of the junior high and high school groups (e.g. AEYF retreats and conventions, Camp Arev,  Mexico missions trips)

5.       To effectively administer the children’s and youth ministries, including attractive, highly visible publicity, proper care of church property and equipment, fundraising and financial accountability, and appropriate long range planning

6.       To recruit and oversee volunteer ministry teachers/workers for each program or event and conduct regular meetings so all lay leaders feel emotionally supported, equipped for their work, and evidence high morale.

7.       To attend the monthly Session meetings and the staff meetings as requested

8.       To assume other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Evidences a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Displays a spiritually maturing faith

Expresses a passion for teaching and learning

Possesses a servant heart

Manages personal and professional life effectively

Seeks to work in team relationships

Operates in a self-directed manner

Position Information:  Full-time

Our church is a Christ-centered church, dedicated to serving Him by:

1.       Proclaiming the good news of salvation leading to eternal life

2.       Equipping our church family to worship God, to serve God, and to live holy lives in accordance with God’s will

3.       Serving and nurturing our church family and community

4.       Participating in and supporting Armenian and worldwide ministries

Affiliations:

Presbyterian Church, USA and Armenian Evangelical Union of North America.