Family Minister Job Description– Bi-vocational
Purpose
Living Faith is committed to nurturing faith as a lifelong journey that flourishes in a community of love, curiosity, and grace. We seek a family minister who will take a big-picture approach to faith formation, providing vision, leadership, and coordination across our children’s, youth, and family ministries. This person will ensure that all programs work together seamlessly to create a cohesive and spiritually enriching experience for every generation. We envision a church where children, youth, and families are embraced at every stage of their spiritual growth—where questions are welcomed, doubts are explored, and faith is deepened through authentic relationships and meaningful experiences. Our desire is for children to encounter God through wonder and play, for youth to engage in thoughtful conversations that challenge and strengthen their faith, and for families to be equipped to grow together in discipleship. Through intentional leadership, creative programming, and a commitment to inclusivity, the family minister will help shape a community that embodies Christ’s love—a place where all generations are empowered to grow, serve, and worship as a united family of faith.
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Responsibilities
- Meet regularly and work with the pastor and Spiritual Formation Team to review, plan, select content for, and pray for spiritual formation opportunities.
- Recruit, equip, supervise, and shepherd teachers and other volunteers, giving attention to skill development, commitment to excellence, spiritual growth and development, and teaching philosophy of spiritual formation.
- Coordinate and engage in all aspects of ministry to preschool, children, and youth. Facilitate ministry that:
a. Invites and encourages children and youth into a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
b. Builds a core knowledge of Christian scripture.
c. Is developmentally appropriate for each age group.
d. Connects children and youth to their peer group, to the congregation as a whole, and to the local community.
e. Integrates the practice of spiritual formation with the practices of worship, service, outreach and sharing community.
- Assist with coordinating other small groups and spiritual formation opportunities
- Communicate faithfully with the pastor, Spiritual Formation Team, and church.
- Participate in the life and ministry of the church, resulting in positive relationships with families, children, and youth.
- Continue growing in personal faith and professional abilities.
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Personal Qualifications
- Follower of Jesus who models Christlike character and maturity.
- Is dependable, responsible, self-motivated, and creative
- Has a sense of humor, positive attitude, and collaborative spirit.
- Is in agreement with the church’s core values (see attachment).
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and graduate education desirable.
- Experience in church ministry and/or education.
- Ability to pastorally relate to children, youth, and families.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, motivate, and shepherd volunteers.
- Ability to theologically evaluate programs and program content.
Compensation
This is currently a bi-vocational position with salary based on approximately 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible to accommodate other work. Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings required.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Family Minister Committee