About this opportunity
Reformed Church in America (Bahrain) lists this Family Ministry Coordinator/Director opportunity in grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary:
The Kids and Family Ministry Coordinator supports the vision of the Pastor of Discipleship by implementing and overseeing the church’s discipleship framework to children ages 0-6th grade and families. This role coordinates curriculum, teaches and forms children in faith, plans family events, and manages the logistics of the ministry including scheduling volunteers, classroom set-up, policies, and family communication. The coordinator also identifies and equips volunteers—especially young parents—to participate in discipleship and help steward a healthy, sustainable volunteer culture.
Qualifications:
Must be a mature Christian with a deep and growing relationship with Christ.
Must demonstrate a prayerful spirit.
Ability to implement ministry strategies and environments aligned with pastoral vision
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Experience recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers
Clear and relational communication with families, volunteers, and staff
Ability to manage ministry details with consistency and follow-through
Experience with PreK-6th grade educational and/or ministry environments
Knowledge of age-appropriate spiritual formation practices and child development principles
Availability to be present for Sundays and staff meeting days (Tuesday mornings)
Responsibilities:
Implement the discipleship vision for children and families under the leadership of the Director/Pastor of Discipleship
Coordinate weekly kids ministry environments, including volunteer scheduling, classroom preparation, and curriculum implementation
Oversee the development and breakout of classrooms based on age segments as MCC continues to grow in young families
Recruit, train, encourage, and schedule volunteer leaders serving in children’s ministry in person and through digital tools
Communicate with parents about ministry updates, events, and opportunities for engagement
Help create safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environments for children
Assist in planning and executing seasonal events, family gatherings, and discipleship opportunities
Maintain ministry systems such as attendance, check-in processes, and volunteer coordination tools
Manage & maintain Church Safe policies to ensure MCC compliance
Manage the Family Ministry budget
Skills & Traits:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear and relational communication with volunteers, families, and staff
Ability to recruit, coordinate, and encourage volunteer leaders
Dependable with strong follow-through and time management
Team-oriented and responsive to leadership direction
Warm, relational presence with children and families
Comfortable trying new approaches and iteration
Accountability:
The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator is directly accountable to the Pastor of Teaching and Vision and works closely with the Pastor of Discipleship and other ministry staff.
Hours and Compensation:
The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator shall be part time (20 hours a week)
Remuneration as negotiated with Council
Code of Conduct for MCC Staff and Ministry Leaders:
We seek to become a people of prayer, praying for one another and with one another.
We strive to listen first.
We will serve others with humility, empathy, and patience.
We will encourage, help, and hold one another accountable.
We will seek as much joy in our work as possible and share this joy with others.
When complaints or conflicts arise, we will practice a Matthew 18 approach.
We will talk out our issues of disagreement with one another.
We will encourage all to use and develop their gifts.
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Worksite address
grand rapids, MI, 49528, US
Who can apply
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