Coordinator of Christian Formation

The Position

The Coordinator of Christian Formation rew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener is the key individual who, working with theological guidance from the Lead Minister, provides faith and learning experiences for children, youth, and families, while helping to strengthen the congregation's broader discipleship pathway.

This position reports to the Lead Minister and works cooperatively with the Christian Education Committee, staff, worship leadership, and ministry leaders across the congregation.

This is a permanent part-time position of approximately 20-24 hours per week - primarily onsite but with some opportunity to work remotely.

St. Andrew's is a large church with a significant television and online congregation and many others who view the church as theirs for services provided. St. Andrew's values its children and families and wants them to be a vital part of the church family.

The focus and scope include children's formation, Sunday School, youth ministry support, family engagement, and intergenerational opportunities. This role is also responsible for helping children, youth, and families become more fully connected to the wider life of the congregation, so that formation is not experienced as a separate program but as part of the congregation's shared life of discipleship.

It is expected that the Coordinator of Christian Formation is available for a minimum 90% of Sunday mornings, excluding vacation time.

• Support the shift from filling volunteer roles toward nurturing disciples and developing leaders
• Support the development and implementation of a discipleship pathway for children, youth, and families
• Work to ensure that children's and youth ministry are connected to the broader worship, relational, and ministry life of the church

• Ensure that Sunday School lessons are prepared, led, and appropriately staffed each week
• Recruit, train, and resource a team of teachers and leaders
• Recommend and implement educational curriculum ideas in alignment with the theological direction of the Lead Minister
• Review and develop Sunday School structure and teaching methodology in conjunction with the Lead Minister
• Support all children in the Sunday School program, and in particular those children with exceptionalities who may require accommodations to fully participate in programs
• Ensure that all teachers and supplies are in place, as needed
• Ensure rooms, closets, and materials are organized and clean

• Prepare and lead "Time with the Children in All of Us" during worship, in consultation with the Lead Minister
• Build intergenerational ministry ideas into the worship service and congregational life
• Work with the Lead Minister and Music Ministry to support the participation of children, youth, and families in worship

• Oversee and support ministry with youth, in coordination with the Youth Coordinator where applicable
• Plan, promote, and coordinate special events, such as Family Nights, pageants, or similar gatherings, in collaboration with other groups within the church
• Introduce or support mid-week opportunities for caregivers and children, where appropriate
• Oversee the Nursery Program and coordinate leaders/helpers
• Support transitions between children's ministry, youth ministry, and wider congregational participation

• Communicate frequently with participants and families to ensure an open and inviting environment is maintained
• Maintain all pertinent records of participants and families in programs and ensure the church office has this information
• Ensure the use of Planning Centre for communications and reporting as required to ensure integration
• Procure supplies, maintain display boards, and provide announcements for the church bulletin, website, and social media as needed
• Document practices and procedures for ongoing programs and special events

• Consult with the Leading with Care Committee to ensure compliance with Presbyterian Church in Canada policy
• Recommend budget requirements in conjunction with…