Director of Ministry with Children and Families / Belmont UMC

Job Title: Director of Ministry with Children and Families

Type: Full-time, exempt

Hours: 40+ hours per week; hours are flexible during normal weekday business hours; some remote work may be coordinated with your supervisor. Regular attendance on Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings, and Sunday evenings, as well as other occasional evening and weekend events are required.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Summary: Belmont United Methodist Church is a community of Christ-followers growing in love of God and neighbor. This is what we at Belmont UMC believe Christian discipleship is, what we are to be, and what Jesus meant when he sent his followers to "make disciples." We believe every person is of sacred worth and created in God's image. We commit to Jesus' example of inclusive love, care, and intentional hospitality with persons of every race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, faith story, physical or mental ability, economic status, or political perspective. We respect our diversity of opinion and expressions of faith. Therefore, as God loves us, so let us love and serve in the name of Christ.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruit, equip, and empower the volunteer ministry partners who lead children's discipleship.
2. Support, encourage, resource, and empower ministry partners.
3. Work with other age level ministry staff and leaders to coordinate and integrate a church-wide plan of discipleship and Christian education.
4. Foster community by investing in relationships with children and their families.
5. Work with and support our children's choir director to integrate all children discipleship efforts.
6. Lead, plan, resource, and oversee children's Sunday School and other discipleship events.
7. Equip, lead, and resource family ministry discipleship events and groups.
8. Resource curriculum to meet the needs of children and families.
9. Create and equip leaders for new discipleship opportunities and groups for families.
10. Create a community with our ministry partners and our Children's Ministry Committee.
11. Advocate for ministry with children and families in church-wide planning and practice.
12. Provide leadership for children's ministry programming, especially on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
13. Coordinate and plan key annual events in children's ministry.
14. Coordinate and advocate for the deeper integration of children in worship services and church-wide events.
15. Contact visiting families and assist new member families.
16. Ensure adherence to the BUMC Safe Sanctuaries policy.
17. Support the Golden Triangle Fellowship Pastor.
18. Supervise the nursery coordinator and staff.
19. Work with the Belmont Weekday School to recruit and integrate WDS families.

Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications: The Director should show evidence of passion for ministry with children and deep interest in and commitment to faith formation of the entire church family. The ideal candidate would possess:

1. Passion for helping children accept their belovedness and grow up to be faithful Christ-followers.
2. A passion to integrate children's discipleship into their homes.
3. The ability to project a sense of vibrancy, community, and welcome.
4. The ability to attract, recruit, and equip volunteer ministry partners.
5. A passion for living into Belmont's welcoming statement.
6. Excellent organization and planning skills along with an ability to delegate.
7. Prior experience and leadership in children's ministry or education.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the United Methodist Church and our theology.
9. A strong team player.
10. An understanding of and training in child development.
11. A deep commitment to ensuring child protection and safety.
12. The ability to listen to and communicate with people of all ages.
13. Four-year Bachelor's degree and training, experience, and/or passion in Christian education for children.
14. Cross-cultural competency and experience.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an educational environment leading children. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects or assist with normal children's activities being able to lift items up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to use standard office equipment and join in some forms of normal childcare activities.

Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy: Belmont United Methodist Church strives to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment.

Salary Range: commensurate with experience and education.

Submission Process: Candidates should submit resumes and cover letters (optional) to Seth Neumann by emailing .