Children's Ministry Director
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
121 S White rd, San Jose, CA 95127 USA MAP
| Demographic: | Urban |
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| Statement Of Faith: | We believe and teach that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the sole authoritative source of the church's proclamation, faith and life. The Bible is the one true, reliable and dependable source for believing and living as followers of Jesus Christ. In the Bible, God has revealed himself to us as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Men and women were originally created in the image and likeness of God, rebelled against God, which led to their alienation from God. Out of his gracious love, God offers us salvation and eternal life through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that salvation describes God's activity in restoring us to a right relationship with himself, saving us from the eternal consequences and power of sin. We do not fear the future. "Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” We believe that God establishes order in the world, prescribes what is right, and reveals how we should live to please him to create and sustain the priesthood of all believers for God’s mission in the world. We believe the Church is the people of God, the Body of Christ, created and sustained by God himself. All Christians are part of the Church and Christian life is one of dependence on the Holy Spirit, who equips people with wisdom, discernment, spiritual gifts, and power to do the will of God. We believe through Baptism, God makes us his own as we are joined with Christ and with his people. We believe Holy Communion is the means of grace that God uses to reassure, renew, and strengthen us in our relationship with him. We teach that in and with the bread and wine of this Sacrament we receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. God fills us with the life and presence of Christ through this precious meal. |
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is a growing congregation in East San Jose and a member of LCMC: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. As a church, we seek to honor our Lutheran heritage and be attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit as we care for, grow, and serve our community. The Children’s Ministry Director is a key member of our team at Gloria Dei and will have a strong collaborative nature and growing faith in Jesus. That growing faith will be the conduit in leading our children in ever-increasing love and worship of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Responsibilities
• Schedule volunteer staffing for Sunday morning childcare (ages 0 – 4) o Ensure background checks of volunteers are completed and up-to-date o Ensure nursery policy and procedures are up-to-date and implemented by volunteers
• Help grow a Sunday morning Sunday school/ministry for children (ages 5 – 5th grade)
o With the pastor, select engaging and theologically appropriate curriculum for children with a wide age range
o Recruit volunteers to teach and support the ministry
o Ensure background checks of teachers and volunteers
• Offer a weekly kids’ club/ministry for children from local elementary schools to build relationships and develop our children’s ministry
• Develop relationship with our preschool director to determine avenues of support and integration of our preschool
• Recruit new children into our church community
• Help plan, implement, and participate in community-wide fellowship opportunities
• Be a part of Gloria Dei’s outreach efforts to our local community
Knowledge, Skills, and Desired Characteristics: As a representative of Christ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, our Children’s Ministry Director will:
• Have a pastoral heart and a commitment to follow Jesus
• Be a team player and team builder
• Have high-energy and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Have experience working with children and developing afterschool programs (preferred)
• Have experience volunteering or working with young children in a ministry setting (preferred)
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Pastor Jonna: pastorjonna@gdlcsj.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities
• Schedule volunteer staffing for Sunday morning childcare (ages 0 – 4) o Ensure background checks of volunteers are completed and up-to-date o Ensure nursery policy and procedures are up-to-date and implemented by volunteers
• Help grow a Sunday morning Sunday school/ministry for children (ages 5 – 5th grade)
o With the pastor, select engaging and theologically appropriate curriculum for children with a wide age range
o Recruit volunteers to teach and support the ministry
o Ensure background checks of teachers and volunteers
• Offer a weekly kids’ club/ministry for children from local elementary schools to build relationships and develop our children’s ministry
• Develop relationship with our preschool director to determine avenues of support and integration of our preschool
• Recruit new children into our church community
• Help plan, implement, and participate in community-wide fellowship opportunities
• Be a part of Gloria Dei’s outreach efforts to our local community
Knowledge, Skills, and Desired Characteristics: As a representative of Christ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, our Children’s Ministry Director will:
• Have a pastoral heart and a commitment to follow Jesus
• Be a team player and team builder
• Have high-energy and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Have experience working with children and developing afterschool programs (preferred)
• Have experience volunteering or working with young children in a ministry setting (preferred)
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Pastor Jonna: pastorjonna@gdlcsj.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
| Date Posted: | Tue, Aug 20, 2024 (94 days ago) |
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| FTE: | PT |
| Salary: | $25-28 per hr |
| Benefits: | Paid Time Off |
| Anticipated Hire Date: | October 1st, 2024 |
Point of Contact:
Beth Kromrey
Office Administrator
408-729-7563
408-728-7578 (FAX)
San Jose, CA 95127
USA