Grace Kids Resident
About The Position
September 2026 – August 2027 The Ministry Residency Program is a 12-month leadership development initiative. It is designed for those who have completed their college studies, or equivalency, and already have a sense of the calling/career path they want to pursue. The program is designed to be a bridge from college or secular career to ministry, giving residents invaluable ministry experience that will better prepare them for more permanent roles within the church. Within a specific area of ministry, residents will be given responsibilities comparable to that of a director. In addition, residents receive weekly leadership development training, ministry coaching, complete quarterly studies and lead ministry activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and or experience leading students and adult volunteers; either directly or indirectly
- Experience and passion for reaching kids in the church and the community
- Strong recruiting skills and ministry vision caster
- Quick learner
- Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional.
- Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, and integrity
- Outstanding communication, organizational and team-building skills
- Accept and support the Grace Church Vision and Values
- Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
- Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
- Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
- Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
- Communicate and present information to others in a clear, complete and concise way
- Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
- Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history, and potential outcomes
- Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity
- Maintain a positive attitude while being mission-driven
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a great love for God and his people and for our children, parents and volunteers
- Build, empower and meet with a team of high-level volunteers that will impact the next generation
- Enthusiastically committed to drawing children in the church and the community to Jesus Christ
- Ensure consistent and effective communication to volunteers and parents
- Recruit, schedule, train, evaluate, and appreciate those serving in all areas of the ministry; Nursery, Grace Kids Jr, Grace Kids Elementary and Grace Special Needs
- Ensure Grace Kids stays relevant to its culture
- Execute the vision laid out by campus support for a vibrant and growing Grace Kids experience
- Create and manage annual Ministry Plan and Budget for Grace Kids
- Manage policies and practices that ensure the safety of children in our care
- Partner with the Grace Students Director in the implementation of G56 to provide a seamless transition between Grace Kids to Grace Students
- Oversee and build a team for the child dedication and baptism process
- Partner with parents to help them develop their kids into outward-focused followers of Jesus
- Schedule and oversee Grace Kids campus events
- Collaborate in the creation and implementation of Grace Church Summer Breakout (SBO) and SBO JR
- Attend weekly resident meetings with senior leadership and complete all assignments for Resident training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
