GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The local director, is responsible for:



• fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship



• executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of the local committee and state board



• overseeing all ministry within the local chapter

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Living

The local director should demonstrate a balanced approach to Christian living in:



• a daily walk with God



• family



• local church



• ministry

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES



Ministries Supervision





1. Is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective process for individuals to pray knowledgeably for the outreach of CEF® to the child in the local chapter.



2. Aggressively pursues primary ministries that fulfill the full purpose of CEF through continual promotion within the sphere of his/her influence.



3. Has direct ministry contact with children through CEF sponsored programs.



4. Is responsible to promote the Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) ministry by recruiting summer missionaries and seeking to use them year round.



5. Oversees all CEF related ministries in the local chapter.



6. Promotes further opportunities to serve--Summer Urban Missions™, Overseas Summer Missions™ and other CEF ministries.



7. Participates in the CYIA program as assigned by the state director.

Leadership Development

1. Develops with the local committee, and effectively communicates, the vision and written strategic plan for the evangelization and discipleship of all the children within the local chapter and oversees the implementation of that plan.



2. Strives to develop and establish ministry among the children in unreached cities, towns, and neighborhoods within the local chapter.



3. Recruits people to do the work of the ministry (both paid and volunteer).



4. Meets regularly with the paid and volunteer staff members to provide encouragement, counsel  and direction.



5. Aids the paid and volunteer staff in developing and evaluating their ministry goals.



6. Encourages the local committee to take advantage of committee training opportunities available.



7. Works with the local committee to raise sufficient funds to accomplish the plans and objectives laid out by the local committee.



8. Provides assistance and training to the paid staff as they seek to raise sufficient funds for their  ministry.



9. Follows the policies and procedures of the state and national organizations and sees that all staff and volunteers are adhering to the policies.



10. Does routine employee appraisals with all paid staff.



11. Works with paid staff and volunteers helping them in leadership development skills.



12. Oversees (and teaches if necessary) the teacher training program and provides the necessary training for the staff to perform the job well.



 

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Actively promotes the ministry of CEF within the local chapter through church and individual presentations, newsletter, etc.



2. Works with the budget committee to develop an annual budget at the beginning of the fiscal year for approval by the local committee.



3. Submits the budget of the local chapter to the state director for state board approval.



4. Ensures that all reports, minutes, communications and moneys are forwarded to the proper offices in a timely manner.



5. Sends out thank you notes and ensures that receipts are mailed in a timely manner.



6. Communicates accurately and in a timely manner with the state director and local committee.



7. Attends all local directors meetings sponsored by the state office.



8. Performs other duties as assigned by the committee and/or state director.