Children's Ministry Coordinator

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith
- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life
- there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose summary: The Children’s Ministry Coordinator will provide oversight to all children’s outreach and programs at Korean Community Church. He/she will give focused attention to strengthening and growing the programs and attend to the spiritual growth and development of the children 0 to 14 in the church and community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Spiritual Leadership

Contribute to the spiritual development of children and their families within the church and community by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modeling Christ-like attitudes and behaviors. Pray with and lead children and family members to faith in Jesus Christ. Follow up with children and parents/guardians on spiritual decisions made, building, and strengthening relationships, and guiding children in establishing active links with the church and its ministries. Demonstrate keen pastoral interest in community outreach. Build relationships with children and families that are connected to our Community Services etc. Encourage the volunteer team to do the same. Cultivate a “spiritual and relational leadership style” with children, their friends, and their families. Work as a key member with the church’s Pastoral Team providing pastoral care and oversight for children’s ministries.

Children Programing Oversight

Coordinate and maintain and when necessary, reimage existing programing relevant to the children of the church and community at large, including worship, small groups, fellowship, discipleship, and regular special events. Oversee the development, organization, and mobilization of a comprehensive outreach ministry, provide regular programs and events that will connect children and families from our Community Services ministries. Develop and organize outreach to schools and neighborhood organizations. Promote, support, and participate in Divisional and Territorial Children’s events. Work cooperatively and consultatively with the Ministry Unit Leader to prepare and deliver children’s worship services and for children’s events. Attend Sunday worship services and participate fully as a part of the Korean Community Church congregation and understand that Sunday meeting attendance is an essential part of the ministry’s responsibility.

Volunteer Coordination & Leadership

Recruit, supervise, orientate, support and train volunteer leaders for children discipleship programs, such as Bible studies, Children groups etc. in partnership with the Ministry Unit Leader and other Children leaders. Develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer development. Prepare, post, and maintain all volunteer schedules for those supervised, in accordance with operational requirements, ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions. Ensure compliance with all screening processes for volunteers, including completion of police checks for volunteers, Statement of Applicant for Work with Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults forms, and online abuse prevention training. Dealing with volunteer complaints and incident reports. Prepare, post, and maintain all volunteer schedules for those supervised in accordance with operational requirements ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions.

Administration

Prepare and maintain written records/logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information. Assist in the maintenance of volunteer files and statistical records as directed. Design and draft promotional material that highlights various programs provided by the Korean Community Church subject to supervisory approval. May participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Children Programs.

Communication

Communicate in an empathetic manner with volunteer team, congregants, families, and staff. Maintain frequent communication with children and families using various communication methods (in person, phone, email, social media, website, etc.) Demonstrate skill in social media applications (advertising, creating videos etc.) Abl