Lexington United Methodist Church Lexington, South Carolina
Job Title: Children’s Minister
Reports To: Appointed Clergy
Position Status: Full-Time (40-hrs/week), Salaried, Exempt
Required Hours: Hours are flexible but to include: Wednesday evenings 5:15-8:00 p.m.; Sunday mornings 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., as scheduled.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Mrs. Diane Crosby at dcrosby@lexumcsc.com. Both cover letter and resume are necessary for an application to be reviewed.
Overall Mission: To make Disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision for Children’s Ministry: Children’s Ministry exists to lead the education and development of children (infants through 5th grade) and those who care for and minister to children.
Position Summary: The Children’s Minister will be responsible for providing visionary leadership for children’s ministry and promoting and communicating the program to the congregation. The Children’s Minister is expected to work alongside clergy, staff and church leadership in order to generate program growth by bringing new families into the church and increasing the number of children and families involved in children’s ministry. Recruiting, training, ministering, and counseling volunteers will be required.
The Children’s Minister will be tasked with developing effective and exciting program opportunities and activities for children and families that foster relationships and allow children to grow as disciples. This person will identify, nurture, and encourage congregational members who are gifted in children’s ministry and ensure that the Safe Sanctuary Policies