We value equipping children with biblical truths in a fun and creative way that will lead them in a closer relationship with God.
We value the gifting’s and the hearts of those who are committed to serving our children.
We value a safe place for all of our children in their growth emotionally, physically and spiritually.
We value our pastor and leadership and desire opportunities for our children to know and honor them.
We value mentoring through relationship and example.
Mission:
To meet children at their level of development,
To teach them the love of Christ and the joy of his forgiveness and salvation.
To help them learn the truth of His Word.
To encourage their growth within the body of believers.
*Jesus is the only way, truth and Life!
Vision For Children:
That they will know Christ
Understand His Word
Grow in their spiritual walk
Be able to share the love of Christ with others
During his youth years Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52
Jesus grew in wisdom- Relates to intellectual growth
Stature- Relates to physical growth
Favor with God- Relates to spiritual growth
And men- Relates to social growth
Children will be taught:
The whole truth of the Bible in an age appropriate and engaging manner by qualified teachers so that their hearts are captured by our loving Savior, and so that they are equipped to share their faith with their friends.
Families will experience:
A community and support by teachers and staff, and will be encouraged to model God’s plan for family. Parents will embrace their role as the primary spiritual teacher in the lives of their children.
Children’s Volunteers will:
Serve out of a love of kids and of God, and will receive training, encouragement and classroom support that is vital to a thriving ministry.
Job Description - Children's Director
Partnering with parents to grow disciples through encouraging, equipping, implementing resources and overseeing a Christian education program for children. This ministry is to maintain a focus on biblical teaching by faithfully communicating the Gospel in age appropriate ways.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” 2 Peter 3:18
Responsibilities - Children's Director
Answer to, receive direction from, and be accountable to the Sr. Pastor regarding overall job responsibilities.
Recruit caregivers (Nursery) and teachers for Sunday School, Children Church, etc.
Establish and build relationships with church members for the goal of involvement
Recruit and maintain a list of teachers and substitutes
Encourage and support caregivers/teachers
Schedule caregivers/teachers for each Sunday quarterly or semiannually.
Contact teachers the week they teach
Schedule caregivers/teachers for each Sunday quarterly or semiannually.
Contact teachers the week they teach
Be familiar with the lesson, materials and needs
Ask what they may need help with to fulfill their task
Let them know you are praying for them
Provide training for teachers
Help them learn how to teach the gospel at every lesson
Help them learn how to relate to the children
Set up Ministry Teams
Keep volunteers apprised of upcoming events
Arrange for volunteers to serve at children’s events
Arrange for volunteers to help with preparations for children’s events
Communicate with parents regarding curriculum to help them reinforce the lessons
Be a resource for parents as they disciple their children
Be the champion for discipleship at home, which is Children Education’s primary goal
Find resources parents can use, communicate resources
Send update emails and Grace Kids Newsletter
Develop relationships with families through cards to parents and children
Develop relationships with Mothers through phone calls and lunches
Communicate with elder board liaison
Communicate regarding needs/concerns/successes
Help establish budget and operate within it
Participate in annual (or as determined by elder board) job assessment
Purchase/Maintain equipment and supplies
Select and purchase curriculum for all Sunday School classes and GIGGL
Organize equipment/supplies for all rooms on a monthly basis
Make classroom materials available a month before the scheduled date
Maintain snacks for pre-school classrooms
Pull supplies weekly for teachers
Participate in staff meetings led by senior pastor by presenting needs of ministry and receiving feedback
Work to ensure VBS is successful each year by gathering and leading a team that will
Develop planning calendar
Recruit volunteers
Publicize program
Purchase materials
Acquire/order supplies
Register participants
Plan activities
Decorate building/classrooms
Organize materials for leaders including making necessary copies and notebooks
Communicate to congregation children’s programs using different methods