CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CO-DIRECTOR

MINISTRY STATEMENT:

MTP Kids’ Ministry will be a place where kids have the opportunity to see God for who He is, see themselves the way God sees them, and love others the way God does. “Love God. Love People. Love Life” are the principles that drive all areas of this ministry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professes and demonstrates a passionate faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
  
• Leads a life of vibrant discipleship and models a healthy balance between God, self, family, and ministry.
  
• Must be able to demonstrate abilities in recruitment, equipping, and training in ministry.
  
• A college degree with a minimum of 2 years church leadership experience is preferred, but other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge and skills for effective ministry are also acceptable.
  
• Exceptional people skills: listening, communicating, developing trust and rapport.
  
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Social media abilities essential.
  
• Is organized, self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  
• Ability to work in and contribute to a team-based environment utilizing the development of goals and objectives with strategic planning.
  
• Is comfortable working with and relating to a wide range of people from children to mature adults both inside and outside the church.
  
• Prioritizes “equipping others for ministry,” over “doing ministry personally,” by mentoring and discipling leaders and others.
  
• Is comfortable and knowledgeable with different models of ministry and strives to provide ministry that is relevant, dynamic, and Christ-centered.
  
• Is willing to support, uphold and teach Wesleyan/Methodist theology. 
  

EXPECTATIONS:

• Must be personally growing in a relationship with Christ and able to lead others in that journey.
  
• Work alongside the Children’s Ministry Co-Director (A) to develop, promote, and oversee year-round programming for children (birth thru 5^th grade) and their families, ensuring that opportunities for the care and/or discipleship growth of newborn thru 5^th grade will occur on Sunday mornings.
  
• Work alongside the Children’s Ministry Co-Director (A) to develop outreach events throughout the year.
  
• Will be the primary “up front” person for Children’s Ministry gatherings and events.
  
• Plans, schedules and leads (or makes arrangements for) Tweenz (school year) and Bible Explorers (January-March).
  
• Will recruit, equip, develop, and provide on-going support and scheduling for volunteers.
  
• Agrees to confidentiality regarding church, staff, financial or other sensitive information or issues with whom she/he interacts with on and off the job.
  
• Will partner with families in providing kids with a solid foundation of Biblical knowledge, connections with other families, and opportunities to serve and love others.
  
• Effectively responds to and follows-up with inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
  
• Must work within financial guidelines as established in the yearly budget process.
• Committed to the safety and security of children and volunteers by following all guidelines provided by Safe Sanctuaries and other child protection policies, including performing background checks for every volunteer prior to serving. 
• Provide excellent communication practices to keep all parties informed and updated. Works alongside the rest of the staff to provide all-church and social media communications.
• Cultivates partnerships with appropriate schools and other community organizations.
• Attends or sends a report to weekly staff meetings.
• Some weekends and evenings may be necessary depending on planned programming schedule.
• Coordinates with the Children’s Ministry Coordinator and the Trustee Chairperson to ensure that the Kids Ministry Area is clean and sanitized, child friendly, and welcoming to all.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to Lead Pastor and Children’s Leadership Team (CLT)
  
• Evaluated by Lead Pastor and representatives of SPRC/Leadership Council
  
• Minister to children and their parents
  
• Supervisor and mentor to ministry volunteers
  
• Works closely with the Student Minister, especially in the area of transition
  
• Active encourager to the congregation of Mount Pleasant UMC
• Team player with the entire staff

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OFFICE MANAGER

MINISTRY STATEMENT:

This ministry’s goal is to support the overall function and activities of Mount Pleasant UMC in all administrative areas with excellence.   The church administrator is the person that represents the best of MTP as she/he is in front line ministry assisting staff, laity and guests of the church. As the first impression most see or talk with during weekdays, this role strives to create a positive image of the church and present an environment that is inviting, helpful, comforting and at times calming to the diverse people and multitude of needs that come with this responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates a professional image in speech and actions that represents Christlikeness and the purpose of the church.
  
• Agrees to confidentiality regarding church, staff, financial or other sensitive information or issues with whom she/he interacts with on and off the job.
  
• Is detailed oriented and able to organize, prioritize and complete the administrative duties of the position effectively and efficiently.
  
• Effectively responds to and follows-up with inquiries or concerns in a timely matter.
  
• Responsible for understanding the operation of all general office equipment and repair needs.
  
• Is qualified to utilize the many functions of computers and software such as Word, Outlook, Excel and more specialized software designed for church files management, presentation and database.
  
• Knowledge of and experience with payroll and bookkeeping procedures.
  
• Understands the value and importance of excellent attendance and maintaining consistent office hours.  This role must be flexible at times about the schedule if the need to change arises.
  
• Gives input into the budget for this area and works within financial guidelines as established in the yearly budget process.
  
• Utilizes volunteer staff and appreciates that working with and training volunteers is different than working with paid staff
  
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Is willing to attend training opportunities as necessary.
  
• Views the position as a ministry as well as a profession.
  

EXPECTATIONS:

Administrative support:

• Manage all incoming calls and messages for staff members.
  
• Responsible for distribution of incoming mail, mailing and postage needs of the church. 
  
• Drafts and/or sends various letters as requested.
  
• Monitor office supplies and order as needed. Also orders supplies as requested by other areas.
  
• Monitor office equipment and request service as needed.
  
• Manages the church calendar.
  
• Schedules building usage or rental.
  
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
  
• Attends Leadership Council monthly meetings.

Reporting and file management:

• Enters all input to the church database directory.
  
• Maintains both the physical and computerized files of the church.
  
• Maintains UMC’s membership records.
  
• Gathers and prepares information for Year End and Charge Conference Reports.

Worship support:

• Prepares weekly materials for worship or other specials when requested
  
• Maintains any sanctuary supplies
  

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Direct report to Lead Pastor, collaborating with the Lead and Associate Pastors as needed
  
• Supervises schedule and work of the Custodian
  
• Evaluated by Lead Pastor and representatives of Leadership Council
  
• Team player with all staff
  
• Available to assist church treasurer and/or finance chairperson
  
• Supports the congregation of Mount Pleasant UMC
  
• Represents Mount Pleasant to the general public including business representatives and suppliers
  

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