Purpose of the Position

Engedi Kids is dedicated to partnering with parents in helping kids know what it means to know, love and serve Jesus. It is our prayer that God will enable parents to provide a loving Christian home for their children and that He will give us the wisdom to complement their efforts with a Biblically based children’s ministry. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Deeply committed follower of Jesus
• Affirms Engedi’s core beliefs, mission, values and life practices by word and example
• Effective administrative skills – including the ability to set goals, facilitate advance planning and effectively manage ministry and personal schedules
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Gift of leadership and desire to develop leaders
• Ability to recruit, develop and communicate with volunteers
• Team player – humble, willing to defer to others, supportive of other Engedi ministries
• Is a partner of Engedi or is willing to become one 
• Passion and burden for the next generation to know Jesus
• Tithes to the local church 
• Is in a CABLE (small) group or is willing to become a part of one

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the vision and mission of Engedi Church is being executed within the Engedi GR Kids ministry
• Identify, train and equip volunteers and leaders for Engedi GR Kids and hospitality team
• Oversee baptism and salvations process and communication for elementary age kids
• Oversee volunteer schedule for all GR Campus Kids teams
• Work closely with central teams Kids pastor to design and implement Sunday morning curriculum 
• Oversee and maintain the classroom areas as well as hospitality area
• Coordinate and contribute to the planning and execution of special events
• Work with Engedi Students Pastor to oversee transition from elementary to middle school
• Coordinate childcare (with programming) for special services including Good Friday and Worship Nights
• Note: This position requires the availability and willingness to work Sunday mornings 

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly staff meetings (2nd Monday of the month)  
• Participate in most staff prayer meetings (every Monday) 
• Participate in weekly Kids team meetings  
• Participate in Kids planning meetings two times per year
• Participate in most worship nights 
• Attend staff retreats (twice annually, one of which is overnight) 

Other Details 

• Part-time, 15 hours/week position including vacation and personal days, cell phone reimbursement, subsidized onsite daycare at Holland Campus, and matching 403b contributions 
• Reports to Grand Rapids Campus Pastor