Covenant Community Church, located just outside of Asheville in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western NC, is seeking a full-time (~35hrs/wk), exempt team member to serve as our Children’s Pastor. As a staff member of the church, this person will report directly to the Lead Pastor, while remaining under the oversight of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee. The successful candidate should display passion, excitement and energy for Children’s Ministry. This person will be responsible for spreading the love and word of Jesus Christ to our youngest members (infants thru 5th grade) through our growing Children’s Ministry. Compensation commensurate with education and/or experience.
Qualifications:
– Model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
– Undergraduate degree, post-graduate degree or equivalent training preferred
– Experience successfully leading or assisting Children’s Ministry preferred
– Ascribes to theological convictions in the Apostle’s Creed (understanding of Wesleyan theology helpful)
Responsibilities:
– Invite and foster a growing relationship between all children and Jesus Christ
– Develop curriculum for Sunday morning children’s small group program, VBS, and other special events and activities
– Coordinate, recruit, and provide training and visionary leadership to volunteers and members of the Children’s Ministry team (includes training and enforcement of Safe Sanctuary policies and procedures)
– Provide pastoral care and ease of assimilation to new and current members and their families
– Participate in staff meetings, providing current information on the Children’s Ministry; preparation of annual Children’s Ministry budget