Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Align the purpose, vision, and leadership of the Next-Generation Ministries Teams of FRCOH
  • Oversee the Nursery, Children, and Youth Ministries Teams
  • Oversee the Small Group Ministry Team
  • Oversee the Child Safety Team
• Define the ethos, goals, content, and assessment of the discipleship process of the next generation of FRCOH.

• • Create and implement a long-term ministry path for students and families that inspires them towards a lasting relationship with Christ

• Coordinate with ministry team leaders to foster a vision for children and youth serving in the ministry of the church and in the community
• Serve as Child Safety Officer and lead the Child Safety Team
  • Manage FRC’s child protection system and membership in MinistrySafe
  • Ensure that background checks and child safety training take place before volunteers serve in children’s ministry, church staff, or church leadership
  • Recruit and screen children and youth ministry volunteers
  • Ensure that safety protocols such as child check in and requiring staff to child ratios are maintained
• Foster community among the next generation of FRCOH
  • Take the lead in connecting new families with the FRC community
  • Plan and implement youth and family ministry events and programs
  • Work in tandem with FRC’s Young Life representative to reach the families and students of Oak Harbor with the Good News of Jesus Christ
  • Work in tandem with FRC Kidz preschool director to minister to the families and children who attend the preschool
• Prioritize and promote the ministry and service involvement of the next generation of FRCOH in the local and global context
  • Create and promote consistent opportunities for youth and children to serve in the Kingdom of God
  • Organize and conduct youth mission trips, service projects, ministry experiences, and youth led services

Experience and Skillset

• Strong background working with families and children (required)
• At least 10 years of ministry involvement (preferred)
• Previous training in and experience with child safety (required)
• Ministry experience involving at-risk children/teens (preferred)
• Able to break down projects into manageable steps and delegate
• A self-starter who can foster the spiritual formation of FRC’s emerging generation
• Able to recruit and organize teams of volunteers and lead teams effectively
• Able to keep records and follow a budget
• Willing to work under the guidelines set forth by the Reformed Church in America (RCA) Book of Church Order 
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Agreement with allowed exception to the creeds and confession ascribed to by the RCA

Personal Characteristics

• A follower of Jesus Christ with a vibrant growing relationship with Him (required)
• A sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit and willingness to seek the Spirit’s direction in tandem with other church leadership.
• Ability to connect with children, students, and families.

• Is a highly motivated leader committed to helping others grow as disciples.
• Has a passion for recruiting and developing leaders and helping students find a ministry that matches their gifting.
• Ability to organize, inspire, and mobilizes ministry teams.
• Is a strong communicator and team player