Director of Children's Ministries and Community Outreach

2 weeks ago


Minnetonka, United States Minnetonka United Methodist Church Full time

How Position Helps Achieve Mission: The Director of Children’s Ministries and Community Engagement will both develop and grow creative and vibrant ministries for children who strive to transform the world in the name of Jesus, and strengthen connections within and beyond the walls of the church through networking and the coordination of hospitality and events.

Leadership Structure: The Director of Children’s Ministries and Community Engagement reports to the Pastor.

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Basic Position Responsibilities/Tasks:

  • Fostering safe, inviting and engaging ministry environments for children and adults.
  • Recruiting, training, equipping, empowering, nurturing and expressing appreciation for those who teach and/or lead others in discipleship formation, all of whom will follow Safe Gatherings policies.
  • Evaluating and selecting children’s curriculum that promotes key values such as biblical literacy, community, mission, evangelism, inclusivity, outreach, service and love/care of God and neighbor.
  • Overseeing the coordination of weekly programming, Vacation Bible School (VBS) and other discipleship opportunities that arise for children and families.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders, members and businesses, as well as welcoming, following up with, connecting and resourcing families new to or already affiliated with Minnetonka United Methodist Church.
  • Coordinating outreach events for the community and engaging children and adults in service to God and neighbor within the church and beyond our walls.
  • Preparing and delivering weekly Children’s Time messages for worship.
  • Coordinating Wednesday night dinners, September through May (recruiting and scheduling volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up meals, as needed).
  • Participating in weekly staff meetings and regular check-ins with the Pastor.
  • Advertising, communicating and promoting children’s and outreach ministry offerings to the congregation and larger community through myriad mediums. 
  • Fulfilling additional duties as assigned.


 Performance Expectations:

  • Displaying a love for and belief in Jesus Christ, as well as a passion for the mission,

vision, ministries and faith development of Minnetonka United Methodist Church;

considers this position a ministry calling more than a job.

  • Maintaining an ongoing commitment to personal spiritual growth and a healthy

Lifestyle.

  • Demonstrating commitment to the inclusivity of all God’s people and collaborative teamwork.
  • Exhibiting welcoming, prompt and excellent communication and presentation skills (written, electronic and verbal).
  • Managing time well and meeting deadlines, adjusting their schedule in accordance with the needs and demands of the position; self-directed and organized.
  • Ensuring timeliness when leading and attending functions of the church.
  • Upholding strict confidentiality with the pastor, staff and others as it relates to information affecting the overall function and health of the church and its membership.
  • Adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in the church’s Employee Handbook and publicly supporting the pastor, staff and mission of the church.




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