Kids Ministry Director

The Director of Kids Ministry is responsible for casting vision for the program, delivering large group messages, supervising the Kid’s team, expanding the size and quality of the ministry, partnering/equipping parents, and representing LLUMC KIDS to the LLUMC Leadership Team and the wider congregation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Leadership: Provide direction for the Kids Ministry by continually assessing and evaluating programs. Ensure ministries meet key metrics and benchmarks to achieve growth in engagement and participation.
• Program Development: Develop or modify ministries and programs to meet the needs, fulfill the potential, and accomplish the vision of LLUMC for our children and families.
• Discipleship: Develop and implement a unified and cohesive vision for discipleship, including overall curriculum and activities. This includes tools and resources for families to shepherd and disciple their child(ren) at home.
• Parents: Plan and oversee the execution of parent seminars, family events, and activities.
• Serving: Develop and implement children and family serving opportunities.
• Communication: Develops and delivers clear communications (verbal and written) with parents to increase confidence and awareness of programming,
• Administrative: Manage all administrative aspects of the Kids Ministry, such as budgets, records, communications, etc.
• Mentorship: Offer spiritual guidance and mentorship to staff, volunteers, and families. Create opportunities for discipleship and encourage others to deepen their relationship with Christ through one-on-one conversations and invitations to faith-based activities.
• Staff & Volunteer Management: Lead, mentor, and provide direction to staff, including goal setting, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution. Recruit, manage, motivate, and equip volunteers, building effective teams by identifying and empowering high-capacity leaders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other ministry areas to design and implement cohesive programming that aligns with the broader church mission. Ensure coordination across different ministry events and initiatives.
• Event Oversight: Oversee the planning and execution of special events, such as Vacation Bible School (VBS), Summer Camps, and other significant church events.
• Teaching: Prepare and deliver messages and teachings in class, group, conference, and the Children’s Moment in worship settings.
• Counseling: Provide spiritual counseling to families and children and refer them to pastoral care when necessary.
• Community Engagement: Maintain an active and visible presence within the community, representing the church and its ministries effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.