Director of Discipleship v3 [Wacc]

West Avon Congregational Church Job Description Position: Director of Discipleship Objective: Provide Christian Education for children, youth a nd adults. Through the teachings of Jesus Christ, seek to help our church family discover and share their gifts, love one another, develop a respect and understanding of differences, serve those in need, cultivate a personal spirituality and prayer life, apply faith to daily life, and develop and nurture a personal relationship with God. Responsibilities: Evaluate, recommend and implement Christian Education curriculum for the spiritual formation of children, youth, and adults. Recruit, equip, and encourage Sunday School teachers. Develop and promote grade 5/6 Pilgrim Fellowship program; recruit, coordinate and encourage adult program leaders. Lead in the education and training of teachers and adult volunteers in Safe Church policy/procedures. Serve as a resource and support to the Senior Pastor for Confirmation Class. Lead or coordinate an adult Bible study/book group; recruit, equip and encourage lay leaders for additional small groups. Keep current about developments in Christian Discipleship and Education. Recommend, attend a nd communicate key learning from approved training programs. Visit Silver Lake annually, and provide information to children, youth and adults about its programs. Prepare and present a ³children¶s message´ approximately twice each month during worship service. Prepare children for their First Communion. Create, coordinate and present a children¶s service, a youth service, and a family service annually. Organize and lead the children and youth Christmas Eve services, as well as other special services. Register children and youth for Sunday School; keep record of Sunday School attendance. Coordinate with the Senior Pastor regarding contacting new families and visitors.

Director of Discipleship v3 [Wacc]

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