Executive Director of Family Ministries

The role of the Executive Director of Family Ministries (DFM) is to oversee, cast vision, and build strategy in the areas of Children, Youth, Parenting & Marriage Ministries of Community of Hope across all campuses. The DFM will offer leadership to the Family Ministries staff at each campus to ensure the systems, practices, and policies of Community of Hope family ministries are put into practice effectively. The DFM will have a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of Community of Hope.

Requirements

1. Devoted Christ Follower – Follower of Jesus and involvement in a local church.

2. Leadership – Experience in leading & developing Family Ministry staff, as well as building & developing volunteer teams.

3. Vision casting – Able to see the bigger picture and future path for Family Ministries, and help get others on board.

4. Creativity – Ability to think outside the box & shape creative environments and opportunities that draw others to Christ.

5. Conflict Management – Not afraid to have “hard conversations” when needed with both staff members and volunteers, always leading out in love, seeking to move toward resolution.

6. Strategic Thinking – Always looking for ways to make ministry more effective, events run more smoothly, teams work better.

7. People Skills – Warm, engaging, friendly, ability to communicate well on all levels in ways that create a culture of welcome. Comfortable being up front and leading out.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Modeling Biblical Priorities : Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Community of Hope. This person should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. This person models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). This person strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships and actions.

These objectives are accomplished by: 

● Agreeing with and by God’s grace living into the Ministry Leader Ethos Statement download at

● Committing to a daily quiet-time with God. 

● Participating in a Community of Hope small group on a regular basis. 

● Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity. 

● Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church. 

2. Develop and execute multi-campus strategy for children, youth, young adult, marriage and parenting ministries. Considering the non-negotiables of the strategy of Community of Hope, consider how it is contextually put into practice at each expression and campus of Community of Hope. Build and implement marriage and parenting ministry strategy.

3. Lead, recruit, train and develop volunteers for Family Ministries, and teach campus staff to do the same. Champion a volunteer culture of ownership, appreciation, learning and care. Lead by example by constantly recruiting, placing high value on, and working with volunteers. Develop and carry out volunteer recruitment and retention strategy. Recruit, train, and deploy team leaders.

4. Oversee Kids of Hope & Youth Ministry Staff: Provide accountability for Kids of Hope & Youth Ministry staff through weekly check in meetings. Support & participate in the strategic planning for those areas of ministry. Help with the execution of the Milestone Strategy including planning, leading, & teaching some portions.

5. Plan and execute Family Ministry events: Work with campus teams to plan and execute large scale events throughout the year including but not limited to marriage, parenting, kids and student ministry events, and others.

6. Budget: Provide oversight to the Family Ministry budget and help develop the budgetary needs for upcoming years.

7. Work and attend weekend services: Attend one service every weekend to be a recipient. Be present at all other weekend services to connect with volunteers, families, and help wherever needed.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE: 
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in ministry or related field required. Seminary education or equivalent experience preferred. Experience leading in the area of Family Ministry and successful volunteer management required.

Benefits

• Full Time, Salaried
• Benefits of Health, Vision, & Dental
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Mileage Reimbursement