The gKids Assistant and Family Ministry Coordinator is responsible for helping to fulfill the vision of the Lead Pastor in all aspects of the job. They will work closely with the gKids Director to execute gKids’ child and parent ministries. Responsibilities will include curriculum support, recruiting, researching, team building, and assisting with special events. The coordinator will also assist in teaching, providing resources, and investing in parents and families as a part of their total responsibilities.
Responsibilities
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Engage in appropriate and professional communications among leaders, ministry partners, and families
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Assist in obtaining, organizing, and prepping resources and materials for gKids ministries on all campuses and for all services
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Prepare parent resources for handouts and social media
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Administratively support, plan for and assist in teaching parenting classes
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Plan, prepare and share at home resources that parents can use to disciple their children and children in their city
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Input notes and volunteer information in GraceLink
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Participate in and be ready to lead Sunday morning huddles
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Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings
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Help with training for gKids volunteers
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Help ensure volunteers and families are discipled and valued
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Assist in setting up Early Learning classrooms before service
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Assist in supervising gKids’ areas during services and attend one service a week. This includes some Thursday night services.
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Provide administrative support to the gKids Ministry team
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Cooperate with and assist the gKids Ministry staff in fulfilling day-to-day tasks as well as special events
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Stay fluid with job responsibilities as needs of the ministry and church change and grow
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Maintain assigned budgets. Manage and steward the budget effectively and adhere to spending policies.
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20+ hour/week employees are required to work any “all hands on deck” events, including but not limited to Easter, Christmas Eve, and VBS
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Develop and maintain assigned budgets. Manage and steward the budget effectively and adhere to spending policies.
Key Performance Measurements
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Performance Evaluation
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Individual job goals
Required Character Attributes and Qualifications
Character
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Born again and water-baptized
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Have a life that reflects the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5–7) and produces the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5)
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Devoted to the basic disciplines of the faith: worship, prayer, and tithing
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Attend worship services regularly
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Lead/attend a small group or serve in a ministry regularly
Qualifications
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An appropriate educational background
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Church membership required
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Experience as a ministry staff member and ministry leadership experience preferred
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Detailed knowledge, agreement, and adherence to Grace Church mission, vision, and core values
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Have strong verbal and written communication skills
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Self–motivated and organized with the ability to build and engage volunteers
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Have a spirit of discernment and discretion
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Must have a love for families
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
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Must be able to transition to and from the floor easily
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
