Family Ministry Coordinator​/Director

Position Summary:

The Kids and Family Ministry Coordinator supports the vision of the Pastor of Discipleship by implementing and overseeing the church’s discipleship framework to children ages 0-6th grade and families. This role coordinates curriculum, teaches and forms children in faith, plans family events, and manages the logistics of the ministry including scheduling volunteers, classroom set-up, policies, and family communication. The coordinator also identifies and equips volunteers—especially young parents—to participate in discipleship and help steward a healthy, sustainable volunteer culture.

• Must be a mature Christian with a deep and growing relationship with Christ.
• Must demonstrate a prayerful spirit.
• Ability to implement ministry strategies and environments aligned with pastoral vision
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers
• Clear and relational communication with families, volunteers, and staff
• Ability to manage ministry details with consistency and follow-through
• Experience with PreK-6th grade educational and/or ministry environments
• Knowledge of age-appropriate spiritual formation practices and child development principles
• Availability to be present for Sundays and staff meeting days (Tuesday mornings)

• Implement the discipleship vision for children and families under the leadership of the Director/Pastor of Discipleship
• Coordinate weekly kids ministry environments, including volunteer scheduling, classroom preparation, and curriculum implementation
• Oversee the development and breakout of classrooms based on age segments as MCC continues to grow in young families
• Recruit, train, encourage, and schedule volunteer leaders serving in children’s ministry in person and through digital tools
• Communicate with parents about ministry updates, events, and opportunities for engagement
• Help create safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environments for children
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal events, family gatherings, and discipleship opportunities
• Maintain ministry systems such as attendance, check-in processes, and volunteer coordination tools
• Manage & maintain Church Safe policies to ensure MCC compliance
• Manage the Family Ministry budget

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and relational communication with volunteers, families, and staff
• Ability to recruit, coordinate, and encourage volunteer leaders
• Dependable with strong follow-through and time management
• Team-oriented and responsive to leadership direction
• Warm, relational presence with children and families
• Comfortable trying new approaches and iteration

The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator is directly accountable to the Pastor of Teaching and Vision and works closely with the Pastor of Discipleship and other ministry staff.

• The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator shall be part time (20 hours a week)
• Remuneration as negotiated with Council