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Children's Ministry Director

Children's Ministry Director

Company: Mimico Baptist Church
Contact Person: Jim Sanderson
Location/Address:
76 Hillside Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario , M8V1S9
Phone: 16472177255

Position Description

The Children‘s Ministry Director (CMD) role is to oversee the sustainable children’s ministry system (including both physical and digital platforms), and to support, train and encourage current volunteers (and potential future volunteers). 

Vision and Mission 

“A community of Christ sharing Christ with our communities.”

We are strengthening the faith of our church community through worship, fellowship, Bible study, witnessing and discipleship ministries with the goal of building a people fully devoted to Jesus Christ.

We are making our faith community one that is accessible and receptive to the diversity of the GTA, engaging seekers and saints alike offering a credible Christian witness.

We are sharing in the life, service and work of our communities so that together through these relationships we will be participants in God’s redemptive work of grace and transformation. 

Mimico Baptist Church is a small and vibrant church located in the heart of Mimico, South Etobicoke. This is a church with a positive spirit, being diverse but united. We have morning services in Mandarin and in English.  We are located beside a TDSB School and down the road from a TRCSB school as well as across the road from a park, we are well situated for ministry to children.  Learn more on our website – mimicobaptist.ca

Accountability

The CMD directly reports to the Pastor and will submit monthly reports to the Board of Directors.  

Work Schedule 

This role requires an average of 18 (eighteen) hours per week including preparation time. This is negotiable. The contract will start in Spring of 2023 on a part-time, permanent basis. 

Salary 

The remuneration is $19.468.80 annually. This is negotiable.  Payment information and other details will be outlined in the Employment Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Leads with support, the various Children’s Ministry programs with a view to developing a team of volunteers. (e.g. Children’s Church, Friday Night Kids, Summer camps, etc.). 
  • Assist in the hiring of, the supervision of CSJ youth and the running of summer kid’s camps.
  • Perform pastoral responsibilities specifically for congregational children and their parents/guardians. 
  • Support, train and encourage current Children’s Ministry volunteers 
  • Recruit and train future volunteers. 
  • Manage the administration and communication of Children’s Ministry programs. 
  • Provide direction (including curriculum selection) to the Children’s Church and Friday Night Mandarin Kids programs. 
  • Manage the budget for any Children’s Ministry programs. 
  • Manage the implementation of the child protection policy. 
  • Represent Mimico Baptist Church at applicable events. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Qualifications 

  • Must be able to effectively manage a team of volunteers.  
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or volunteer experience in Children’s Ministry in a church setting.  
  • Must have an educational background related to children’s ministry, education or child/youth worker studies. 
  • Must be able to articulate his/her Christian Faith and Theology. 
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 
  • Must adhere to the distinctives, ordinances and practices of the Baptist Church. 
  • Must be able to obtain a cleared Criminal Record Check with (if applicable) Vulnerable Sector Scan. 
  • Valued assets include, a valid drivers’ licence, ability to speak Mandarin, musical/art skills, First Aid training.

Please send cover letter, resume and references to,

Jim@mimicobaptist.ca  and  chair@mimicobaptist.ca

Posted: February 24, 2023 | Expires: May 25, 2023
Posted Under: Pastoral - Children's Ministries
Career ID: [ 12296 ]