Staff Director of Christian
Education
Position Title
Director of Christian Education
General Description
The Director of Christian Education is a full-time professional who concentrates
on ministry in the age-level areas of Children, Youth, Young Adults (i.e. all
related ministries that impact the entire Church’s ministry) under the direction
of the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Responsibilities
and Duties
v
To provide administrative/program leadership and guidance in the age-levels
described above, as well as, the Church Council and work areas of ministry.
v
To facilitate, support, and resource all ministries without assuming their
functional responsibilities.
v
To develop comprehensive programs for age-levels (Spiritual Formation,
Fellowship, Service, Outreach, Confirmation, etc.)
v
To guide, advise, and encourage lay chairpersons and coordinators of all related
committees, councils and/or work areas to children, youth, young adults.
v
To work in partnership with the pastor to develop programs to enhance First
United Methodist Church’s “holistic” ministries.
Supervisory
Controls
The Director of Christian Education shall work under the direct supervision of
the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee as described in the “Basic
Employment Policy".
Contract Hours
40 hours per week
Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary
Refer to Annual Budget
Medical Insurance
Refer to Annual Budget
Pension
Seek council from the Church Financial Officer in regard to contract
Travel
Annual Vacation
Refer to "Basic Employment Policy"
Sick Leave
Refer to "Basic Employment Policy"
Position
Qualifications
A dedication to Christian Principles and the Christian Life
A Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Christian Education and experience in the field
of Christian Education.
This job description has been reviewed by the supervisor and employee.
The duties involved are as described; the minimum skill and educational
requirements are valid.
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Employee’s Signature
Date
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