Director of Family Ministries

Wellspring UMC in Georgetown, Texas, is seeking a Director of Family Ministries.

The Director of Family Ministries (25 hours/week) is responsible for oversight of the Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries of Wellspring. This responsibility includes the vision and leadership necessary for a spiritually nourishing ministry with children, youth and their families at Wellspring, and in the community at large. The Director of Family Ministries will work closely with the Pastor of Discipleship to develop and maintain a cohesive program of discipleship that is aligned with the overall vision and mission of Wellspring.

Core Competencies:
- Must exhibit a mature faith and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Must have a regular practice of spiritual disciplines (including prayer and study)
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members and church leaders to attain the overall mission of the church
- Must have a passion for working with and nurturing the spiritual lives of children (birth-5th grade) and youth youth (Middle School and High School)
- Must have basic knowledge of child and adolescent development and the ability to select age appropriate lessons and activities
- Must exhibit strong relationship skills and ability to manage conflict in a healthy way
- Must have strong abilities and experience in equipping leaders and working with teams
- Must have the ability to connect relationally with all members within a family unit
- Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrated teaching ability
- Must exhibit a proven ability to develop and implement strategy
- Must demonstrate creative thinking and critical thinking
- Must be an innovator who is willing to create and implement new ideas to keep the church relevant to the changing culture.
- Must maintain a healthy balance of work, rest and play in life
- Must be a person of integrity who has a good reputation with those inside and outside of the congregation
- Must be theologically aligned with the United Methodist Church, Reconciling Ministries Network, and the mission, values, and welcoming statement of Wellspring: https://wellumc.org/about-us

For Full Job Description, see attachment.

To apply, contact Rev. Jessica Petersen, Pastor of Discipleship: petersenj@wellumc.org

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