Role of Associate for Family Ministries

Shreve United Methodist Church
(hereafter referred to as SUMC)

PURPOSE: Love the Lord. Love One Another. Make Disciples.

VISION: Share. Support. Serve. Send.

Job Overview

The Associate for Family Ministries will support the God-given Purposes and Vision of SUMC by
providing oversight and leadership to family discipleship ministries with a particular emphasis upon children,
youth, and adults. Within our model of ministry, the pastors equip God’s people to do the work of the ministry
(see Ephesians 4:11-16). We are seeking an energetic equipping individual who can recruit, empower, and
support ministry leaders and teams for all our multigenerational family ministries.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 Develop a strategic and tactical plan for multigenerational and family ministry in keeping with the
overall vision and mission of SUMC
 Recruit, train, encourage, and coordinate teams of volunteer leaders, empowering parents and
youth leaders to be key partners in the discipleship of children and youth
 Champion the use of technology / software in ministry
 Plan specific opportunities for targeted discipleship growth
 Participate in the Triway Christian Education program.
 Work with the Lead Pastor to ensure that there are opportunities for all generations to worship,
learn, and serve together

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must pass drug testing and background check.
Experience in church leadership including preaching, teaching, and equipping for ministry
Strong and growing in faith with theological depth and a passion for family discipleship ministry
Aligned with SUMC Statement of Faith, Vision, Mission and Values
Teachable, self-motivated, dependable, relational
Teamwork, collaboration, punctuality, confidentiality
Scheduling, organization, time management, verbal/written communication skills, problem solving
5+ years of prior ministry experience is preferred
Occasional travel required
Ability to take an idea, then initiate, execute, and maintain the assignment
Must be willing to work evenings as needed

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

o Attend staff meetings
o Administrate SUMC Child Safety/Safe Sanctuary policy
o Stay abreast of and evaluate trends affecting youth in the church and community
o Communicate family issues and perspectives with confidentially to lead pastor
o Perform other duties as assigned

How to Apply

If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson Scott
Boothby at s.boothby426@gmail.com