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Job Announcement St. Mark’s United Methodist Church – Findlay, Ohio Pastor of Children’s and Family Ministries For over 160 years St. Mark’s has been part of Findlay, Ohio with a proud history of reaching out to and changing lives in the community. Children and the family are seen as a cornerstone of St. Mark’s making this area of ministry vital for growth and providing dedicated and passionate servant leaders a place to serve, grow and feel at home. Job Summary​ – Working under the Senior Pastor, the Pastor of Children’s and Family Ministries is responsible for developing and maintaining a vibrant youth ministry connecting children and families with Jesus. As a member of the Parish Staff they will help to vision and lead the other ministries of the church. As the lead for the Family Ministry Team they will provide a safe, spiritually enriching and educational environment for the youth participating in the ministry programs; and recruit, train and empower volunteers to be servant leaders on the team. This is a full-time position. Education and Experience -​ ​Firm foundation in and acceptance of God’s Word and the St Marks Ministry Guidebook -​ ​College graduate; seminary training or Bible College desired but not a requirement -​ ​Children’s or Family Ministry certification or similar, min 3 yrs Children’s Ministry experience -​ ​Passion to be a servant leader Job Responsibilities -​ ​Set vision for and manage Children’s and Family Ministry -​ ​Create and maintain working relationships with staff, team members and families -​ ​Attend school events and activities of core/committed children when possible -​ ​Conduct personal visits with children and families as necessary -​ ​Coordinate Bible studies and worship opportunities for children and families -​ ​Build and maintain relationships with elementary schools and special needs agencies in order to work with and support outreach opportunities -​ ​Develop and maintain 6-12 month ministry plan -​ ​Conduct yearly ministry audit with Family Ministry Team -​ ​Help plan and execute quarterly outreach opportunities for children and families Skills Required -​ ​Planning and scheduling -​ ​Ability to recruit, train and delegate to others -​ ​Basic computer use and knowledge -​ ​Written and oral communication, establishing and maintaining working relationships For more information or to apply, contact Pastor Dan Metzger dmetzger@stmarksfindlay.org Or Send resume to: St Marks UMC Attn: hiring 800 S Main St. Findlay, OH 45840