Description:

Position Description:

The Director of Children's and Youth Discipleship at Salina FUMC in Salina, KS, is responsible for cultivating and leading a dynamic and safe ministry to children and developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to youth ministry, in alignment with Salina First UMC's mission to reach children and youth for Jesus Christ and disciple them in faith. The Director will recruit and train staff who touch children's and youth’s lives with God's love, teach them God's Word, and provide fellowship with God's people—laying a foundation that will keep them interested in the things of God and involved in church as they grow into adulthood. The Director of Children’s and Youth Discipleship provides prayerful, visionary leadership for the overall function of children's and youth ministry.

Position Qualifications:

• Has a growing relationship with Jesus and agrees with Salina First doctrinal standard and theology.
• Excellent teamwork and management abilities.
• Ability to innovate, initiate, organize, complete, and follow up on tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with children, youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.
• Self-motivated to study and improve knowledge and skill in areas of responsibility as needed.
• Teachable.
• Experience in children’s and/or youth ministry. Administration, evangelism, and pastoral/shepherding spiritual gifts are great additions.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to gideon@salinafirst.com.