Children’s Minister Job Description
Hours: Part-Time (16-18 hours per week on average)
Pay: $25,000 per year
Reports to: Rector
Start Date: 1 June 2025
Description: Church of the Resurrection (churchoftheres.com) is an Anglican church in Flower Mound, TX. The Children’s Minister will assist the Rector in executing an overall strategy for education and discipleship—catechesis—of our children from infancy through 5th grade. This person will oversee and implement all ministry and programs related to children in this age range and their families. S/he will also teach in our Sunday morning children’s program, or any other programs we might develop. S/he develops curricula and other ministry plans in consultation with our Children’s Ministry Advisory team and our Youth and College Minister.
Qualifications:
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A college degree highly desirable with at least some formal biblical training.
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A proven track record as a teacher and as an administrator capable of leading our team of volunteers.
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Must be a confirmed Anglican, or be willing to be confirmed at the soonest possible occasion, living a life above reproach and marked by holiness, as befitting a minister of Christ and His church.
Responsibilities:
General:
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Pray regularly for the church and for those under his/her care.
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Be present at all church worship services (4 Sundays off per year) and in our local community life.
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Report to the rector (supervisor).
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Lead and work collaboratively with our Children’s Ministry advisory team.
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Work collaboratively with our Youth and College Minister to develop and implement a consistent catechetical vision and programming with the Youth and College ministries.
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Additional duties as assigned by the rector.
Staff Team Involvement:
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Participate in person at all weekly staff meetings (each Monday morning) as well as seasonal planning meetings and the annual staff retreat.
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Meet monthly with the rector, or as need arises.
Children’s Ministry:
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Develop, plan and organize all children’s curriculum and supplies.
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Teach at least 3 Sundays per month in our Sunday morning children’s ministry.
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Schedule and supervise all Children’s Ministry volunteers.
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Oversee and implement compliance to all policies and procedures of the Policy Manual for the Protection of Children given by the International Diocese, Texas state laws, and any policy supplements required by Church of the Resurrection.
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Recruit, screen, and train an effective team of volunteer teachers and assistants.
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Provide parents with additional resources for family discipleship at home.
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Oversee and direct preparation for Holy Baptism and Confirmation for children in conjunction with the rector or other clergy.
Compensation: $25,000 per year paid as a bi-monthly stipend. 4 weeks of PTO per year. Some parish assistance available to defray costs of continuing education.