The Vision of Camino Community Church: Committed to Love Christ, Know Christ, Grow in Christ, Serve Christ and Share Christ”

Objective: To oversee the Children and Youth Ministries of Camino Church. To equip parents to lead their children spiritually.

Personal Requirements

A mature relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord
Regular practice of spiritual disciplines
A person of prayer
Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit and knows how to walk in the power of the Spirit
Strong relationship skills
A healthy balance of work and rest in their life
A person of integrity who has a good reputation with those inside and outside of the church
In agreement with the doctrines of the Evangelical Free Church of America
In agreement with the Membership Covenant of Camino Community Church

Knowledge/Gifting/Skills/Abilities/Experience

Strong abilities and experience in equipping leaders and working with teams
Ability to connect relationally with parents and children
Good teaching ability and communication skills
Ability to work closely with other Ministry Staff, Elder Team and Ministry Leaders to see that our objectives are accomplished
Proven ability to develop and implement strategy
A willingness and ability to pioneer new things and inspire others to new initiatives
5-10 year’s experience in Youth or Children’s ministry preferred
Experience in raising a family would be an asset
Seminary degree preferred

Responsibilities

To help build a discipling culture among Children, Youth, Parents and Leaders
Recruiting and Equipping a team of volunteers in Youth and Children’s Ministries that leads to sustainability in these ministry areas (not dependent on paid staff)
Create a safe environment for Children and Youth that encourages growth in spiritual maturity
Encourage and equip parents in their role as primary discipler of their children. Support them in teaching and mentoring their children in a life of following Christ
Develop a Student Leadership Team who will be equipped to lead and make disciples of their peers
Integrate Youth and Children into the larger church community. Help foster an “extended family” atmosphere where all ages are valued and contribute
Work with leaders to develop a coordinated curriculum for all ages that teaches the word of God
The Family Ministries Pastor will be involved in the community, seeking out relationships with those who do not know Christ, modeling a missional lifestyle.

Result-Based Job Description

Relationships: This is a highly relational ministry and thus priority must be placed on building healthy relationships amongst children, youth, parents and staff.

Result #1 -The Family Ministries Pastor knows the Youth and Children in our directory by name as well as their parents’ names
Result #2 -The Family Ministries Pastor participates regularly in community/school events involving Youth or Children
Result #3 - Children or Youth and their parents who are new to Camino Church are followed up in a timely manner and made to feel welcome
Result #4 - The Family Ministry Pastor has developed a weekly pattern of relationship building in his/her neighborhood or with a community organization outside the church
Result #5 - The Family Ministries Pastor is accessible to parents as a sounding board and to provide prayer and counsel when needed
Result #6 - Events are planned on a regular basis that are engaging not only to church families but also those in the community

Recruiting and Supervision: This position requires someone who enjoys seeing others succeed and grow in their leadership abilities. The Family Ministries Pastor must first be an equipper and secondly, a doer.

Result #7 - All volunteers receive training and regular feedback. All Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation Prevention policies are being implemented
Result #8 - Regular meetings of adult volunteers and Student Leadership Team are being held for training, encouragement and prayer
Result #9 - Youth and Children’s Staff have put together ministry plans, goals and budgets and are evaluating progress toward those goals on a regular basis

Programs: Youth and Children’s programs need to maintain the focus on making disciples who have been equipped to make other disciples. Each program needs to be evaluated on the basis of how it is contributing toward this goal. The Family Ministries Pastor along with adult and student volunteers will plan and facilitate these programs.

Result #10 - The weekly programs are growing in participation, enthusiasm and vision.
Result #11 - Youth and Children are regularly participating in Sunday morning ministries, learning how to use their gifts and serving others.
Result #12 - The Family Ministries Pastor is available to take part in Sunday morning ministry, including preaching when necessary and to help with other whole church events.

Accountability: The Family Ministries Pastor is part of the Staff and accountable to the Lead Pastor.

Salaries and Benefits

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (50,000-60,000 range)
Laptop provided. Housing provided if desired. 800 square foot granny flat suitable for a couple with one or two small children. Rent free. Just pay utilities.

Email resumes to elijahs_chariot@yahoo.com

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