PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
The Family Ministries Associate (Village Kids and Youth) ensures those who attend the Site are connecting in community, receiving meaningful care and are provided with great discipleship tools and a great experience for the discipleship of the kids and youth on Sunday mornings and midweek. They hold the operational standards and are responsible for recruiting, managing and caring for the Family Ministries volunteer team while overseeing and maintaining the vision for Family Ministries. They have a posture of inviting people to serve alongside them.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES
- People Focus: Intuitively sees the needs and concerns of others and responds. Collaborates well and has a servant attitude. Builds rapport with others and wins them over. Demonstrates a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) and the ability to read people.
- Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines. Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions
- Relational Leadership: Leads in an honest, respectful, trustworthy and sensitive manner, in order to bring others alongside the mission of developing fully devoted followers of Christ. Possesses a diplomatic and pastoral leadership style and can connect on a broad spectrum to coach individuals and help leaders develop. Takes time to get to know others, to build rapport and trust, establishing a common bond. Builder of strong relationships that hold teams together.
- Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. It’s an all hands on deck approach to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Works together effectively with interdependent goals and common values and norm;s to foster a best team environment.
- Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things differently. Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity and change. Your creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency.
- Attention to Communication: Demonstrates excellent communication, in written and visual forms, using multiple channels and means. Able to ensure that key information is passed onto others by clearly expressing and capturing ideas and concepts. Is sensitive to the communication levels required by varied audiences, and is able to adapt accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides management and development of the Family Ministries team.
- Provides oversight and ownership of the operational standards of all Family Ministry initiatives, classes, and training.
- Collaborates with Site team on the execution of all Family Ministry events
- Ensures with the support of the Associate Pastor; recruitment, development, discipleship, appreciation, supervision, and support for Leads and teams.
- Supports the Associate Pastor on yearly strategy (calendar and budget), and facilitates team involvement.
- Understands and models the Volunteer Appreciation Strategy
- Facilitates care and connection for team members and individuals within Family Ministries.
- Ensures the overall guest experience meets the standards of excellence as defined in the Operations Guide for Family Ministries.
- Collaborates with high-level leaders at the Site level.
- Oversees the management of the Family Ministries communication platforms.
- Administrates the database.
- Oversees the management of all Family Ministries equipment and supplies for Sundays and events.
- Supports Lead Pastor with membership interviews and baptisms when applicable..
- Participates in Village-wide and regional events.
- Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus.
- Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve.
- Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and lead with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level.
- Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully. Time is a gift from God.
- Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self-development.
- Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers.
- Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis.
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Manual.
KEY RESULTS
Gospel
- The effectiveness of lives being transformed by the Gospel is increasing according to the recommended rate of growth as outlined in the Family Ministries Guide; and is tracked through serving, Sunday and midweek group attendance, baptisms, and giving.
- Volunteers serve joyfully and authentically out of the Good News that we are redeemed and have purpose in Jesus. Everything we do points back to this.
- Families, Leads, and volunteers continue to grow and become Christ-like disciples and disciple makers.
Community
- Volunteer teams are healthy in number and commitment; they are equipped, engaged, and appreciated.
- People are given the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in high-capacity volunteer roles - entering into the work that Christ is doing through the local church.
- There are strong relationships and partnerships are being fostered with families and key leaders.
- Families serve other families - including those on the fringe.
Culture
- Culture is being considered in every aspect of the ministry. There is awareness of the audience, and an understanding of the brokenness of the world in real life - how to enter into it and why we all need the gospel.
- Teams are representing the truths of Christianity to the world in insightful, creative, and unexpected ways - going into the surrounding culture to bring Jesus to everyone.
- Pursues relationships with unchurched people - connecting with them, inviting them to events and Sunday services.
WORKWEEK
- 24 hrs/week
- Flexible schedule, Sundays and occasional evenings
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Philosophically aligned with Village Church Mission, Focus, and strategy.
- Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus.
- Fulfill the duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course.
- Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple.
- Has spiritual gifts and skill sets that include: shepherding, leadership, discernment, and administration.
- Must have proven experience leading and managing teams.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of the Bible.
- Has experience serving the local church.
- Has passion and skill for leading families, adults, and volunteers.
- Is an exceptional verbal and written communicator; can rally and encourage parents as they disciple their children.
Reports to: Associate Pastor
Benefits
Benefits are not included.
Vacation prorated based on 3 weeks
Base salary of approximately $25,000, depending on experience. Based on a 24-hour work week.
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Last updated on Jul 8, 2024