Ministry Coordinator - Kids Club

Position:Ministry Coordinator - Kids Club

Location: West Chicago, IL

Job :454

# of Openings:1

Part-time: 25 hours per week (includes Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and occasional special events)

Wheaton Bible Church (WBC) is a dynamic, thriving multiethnic church community seeking to live out our mission toLove God, Love One Another, Love our Neighbors, and Love the Nationsin the Chicago suburbs and globally with our 90+ sent missionaries and indigenous partners. We currently hold worship services in both English and Spanish while providing space, care, and leadership coaching for 5 additional ethnic language fellowship groups.

Additionally, we serve our local community through West Chicago’s largest social service provider Puente de Pueblo by providing case management services for families, adult literacy programming, and after-school programming for children and youth.

Oversee and coordinate programming and curriculum for Wednesday evening Kids Club serving children in grades K–5. Collaborate with the Kids Life Team to support and strengthen Sunday morning ministry, and develop and implement discipleship events, resources, and experiences that align with and advance the values and goals of Kids Life Ministry.

• Recruit – Develop and implement effective strategies, opportunities, and processes for recruiting new leaders.
• Train – Plan and facilitate regular training, equipping, and discipleship opportunities that help leaders grow in their ministry skills and spiritual maturity.
• Care – Build meaningful relationships with leaders, provide encouragement and support, recognize their contributions, and promote a healthy leadership culture that supports the growth of the ministry.

Partner with, encourage, and pray for parents as they disciple their children. Develop opportunities and resources that equip parents to discuss, teach, and reinforce biblical truths ntain clear and consistent communication to keep parents informed and engaged in Kids Club, while building relational connections that make the ministry accessible and supportive to families.

Contribute to the development and overall effectiveness of Kids Life Ministry through active participation in Kids Life team meetings and collaboration on cross-departmental initiatives. Support efforts that strengthen alignment, collaboration, and ministry effectiveness across Kids Life.

Participate as a member of the WBC staff team and contribute to the broader ministry of the church. Participate in staff development and prayer, as well as church-wide ministry initiatives and events, including Christmas and Easter services and programs, Care Fest, and Missions Fest. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding member information, pastoral care, counseling, and correspondence. Be available to assist with general church responsibilities and ministry initiatives as needed and contribute to the overall effectiveness of WBC’s ministry.

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal holiness and ongoing growth in your relationship with God, modeling a life of faith and discipleship for others. Character is paramount.
• Demonstrate a commitment to prayer and the study and application of God’s Word.
• If married, demonstrate a commitment to loving and honoring your spouse in accordance with Scripture. If you have children, demonstrate a commitment to discipling them to know and love God.
• Pursue ongoing professional, personal, and spiritual development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the biblical mandate of making disciples and developing others as disciple-makers.
• Display enthusiasm,…