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Job Description for Ministry Director

The ministry director has a number of different responsibilities within a church. Generally, they are in charge of administrating and overseeing the church's children and youth programs. Duties performed by the ministry director might include managing the weekly curriculum, procedures, and plans for the nursery; hiring and training weekday and Sunday childcare coordinators; supervising volunteers and staff members; and performing administrative tasks for the children's ministry. The ministry director is often responsible for recruiting a team of volunteers and staff members who offer support to parents raising children and help them convey the church's message to the children.

The ministry director acts as a church leader, attending and sometimes overseeing staff meetings. They attend services and events at the church, as well as organize and prepare church events. Ministry directors also coordinate and organize the childcare services at the church.

Previous relevant experience is generally required for this role, as well as agreement with the church's principles. Ministry directors must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency with basic computer programs. They should work well with children - including in an educational capacity - as well as with parents and other adults. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Provide administrative leadership and direction.
• Develop and direct programming in line with ministry's overarching goals.
• Develop and implement community outreach.
• Recruit and train volunteers.

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