Minister of Children and Families

All Saints' United Methodist Church

Morrisville, North Carolina 27560

Part Time , On-Site

Job Title: Minister of Children and Families

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Work Schedule: Part-Time

Compensation: To be determined based on experience, paid monthly

Overview of All Saints’ United Methodist Church

All Saints’ United Methodist Church (ASUMC) is an active, multi-generational congregation planted nearly 20 years ago in the Brier Creek area of Raleigh/Durham. In order to be most effective in fulfilling our Mission of “gathering people into communion with Jesus Christ, one another and the world”, ASUMC is seeking a faith-filled, creative, flexible and energetic

Minister of Children and Families to oversee and nurture the deepening of discipleship among children, youth, and families within our congregation and community.

Qualifications:

Education: Four-year college degree preferred; coursework or degree in early childhood education or ministry / divinity is a plus.

Possesses a vibrant and growing faith in Jesus Christ, with a desire to model this life of faith.

Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates excellent collaboration skills.

Demonstrates leadership and experience in event planning and working with volunteers. Exhibits passion for serving children, youth, and their families.

Organized and able to prioritize time and attention effectively.

Has experience using social media as a tool for communication and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Establish and lead a short-term vision for Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry and Families by collaborating with staff to establish goals and objectives, and oversee budget accordingly. Develop

and implement age-appropriate milestones for spiritual development.

Recruit, train, and support volunteers.

Integrate children and youth into the life of the church through worship opportunities.

Develop and grow discipleship opportunities for children and youth, to include selecting, preparing, and evaluating curriculum as well as providing training for teachers, when needed.

Responsibilities specific to each ministry area:

Children’s Ministry - Nursery - 5th grade (75%)

Organize and schedule child care workers to provide supervision to the nursery during worship, family oriented small groups, parents night out and other meetings, as needed.

Work with relevant committees to plan and implement programming for children and families, including Vacation Bible School and seasonal-themed Lent, Easter, and Advent opportunities.

Plan and participate in children’s ministry events.

Establish/continue a Children’s Church activity during worship to engage young children in meaningful opportunities to encounter God.

Youth & Family Ministry - 6th - 12th grade (10%)

Develop a long-term vision and strategy for building an emerging youth ministry.

Plan and lead occasional, age-appropriate gatherings or service opportunities for students in grades 6–12 as participation emerges.

Identify pathways for middle school, high school, and college-aged students to remain connected to the life of the United Methodist Church in meaningful ways.

Invite and equip emerging youth to participate in the broader life of the congregation, fostering intergenerational relationships and active discipleship.

Preschool Ministry (5%)

Support and collaborate with the preschool Leadership to conduct age-appropriate Preschool Chapel services once a week with students.

Incorporate preschool ministry as a nurturing and welcoming environment at All Saints’.

Administration (10%)

Support the above responsibilities through necessary administrative tasks.

Be an integral part of the ASUMC staff and attend staff meetings.

Work closely with the Lead Pastor to identify opportunities to strengthen greater connection with existing and new children, youth, and families.

Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a resume to [email protected].

Organization: All Saints' United Methodist Church

Contact: Chris Hight

Phone: 9193212648

Closing Date: 07/24/2026