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Changing Lives…Changing the World

Join us as we partner with area churches to provide real relief to real people through our partnership with Church World Services. You can find more information about this partnership and the life-saving life-changing work HERE. 25% of the funds raised support our local ministry partnerships, 25% provide assistance nationally and 50% goes to provide real assistance in the name of Jesus around the world.

This year’s local CROP Walk will take place at Clement Park on May 5th. You can participate directly or support our partnership by clicking HERE.

Now Hiring: Director of Children and Family Ministries

Director of Children and Family Ministries

St. James Presbyterian Church, Littleton Colorado

Job Posting:

Director of Children and Family Ministries

St. James Presbyterian is a mid-sized church located in Littleton (http://www.sjpres.org).We believe St. James Presbyterian Church exists to ignite a contagious passion for Jesus Christ and to become God’s instruments of transformation here and around the world. Looking forward, we believe every child, youth and adult are called to the faith-filled adventure of life in intimate communion with God, authentic relationships with one another and dynamic witness in the world.

We currently are seeking a part-time, Director of Children and Family Ministries. The Director of Children and Family Ministries provides leadership for our ministry with children and their families to assist them to come to know and grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Position Description:
Work with the Head of Staff, other staff, and the children’s discipleship team to carry out the vision of St. James Presbyterian Church as it relates to children’s ministries.

• Oversee all aspects of our children’s ministries
• Work with our volunteer leadership team to minister to the needs of our children (birth-5^thgrade), and work with youth leaders to help transition students into youth ministries
• Recruit, train and oversee additional volunteer leaders
• Develop and determine curriculum needs for children’s ministries
• Build relationships between our parents, children, preschool and congregation
• Supervisor of the child care coordinator, MOPS Coordinator and ministry
• Develop and manage children’s ministries budget
• Be a physical presence at church-wide events
• Other tasks, as directed
• Reports to the Head of Staff
• Meets with St. James staff for team building, ongoing training, and planning

Personal Gifts:

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates an active faith life
• Has a passion for young children and their families
• Highly collaborative and has good communication skills
• Has a high value of worship opportunities for children
• Values and has an understanding of a formational emphasis in Christian education
• Gifted at building relationships with children, parents and families
• Servant Leader with Administrative skills

Compensation:

Non -ordained position. Based on 20 hours per week with a semi-flexible schedule, with the possibility of increasing hours. This position is eligible for a 15% flexible benefits plan. A 90 day review will be conducted followed by a 12 month review.

To Apply: Send the following to kids@sjpres.org. To be received by March 15, 2019

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 reference, Applicants will not be considered until all requested materials are submitted.

Join us for Christmas Eve

Join us for our Christmas Eve services at 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Our 5:00 service will be a Family Candlelight Service with special opportunities for our children. Our 8:00 Communion Candlelight Service will feature a string ensemble and communion. Pastor Wayne will share a special Christmas message called Unexpected Gifts. Invite your family and friends to join you to make this Christmas even more special. Click HERE for more information.