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

Ministry Preparation

The person hired for this position will begin with the title of missionary candidate until all ministry preparation is complete.  The candidate will enroll in the Ministry Staffing Program (MSP) so he/she can become fully supported, fully equipped and fully trained for full-time ministry with Child Evangelism Fellowship.  There are special funds designated to assist the new missionary candidate as he/she goes through the process of becoming fully supported.

The first assignment of the new candidate will be attending the first available missionary candidate school (two weeks).  Then, the candidate will continue in his/her current job until 15% of the budget is raised (approximately $800/month). 

Once the candidate reaches 15% of the budget, he/she will begin working for CEF full-time and begin receiving a full-time salary through CEF.  The first four months will be completely focused on raising personal support.  The candidate will be expected to have at least eight support raising appointments every week, and gain 5% ($265/month) more every month. 

Starting in the fifth month, after the candidate has raised 35% of his/her support, the candidate will begin spending half the time ministering in the local chapter and half the time continuing raising support.  The candidate will be expected to have at least four support raising appointments every week and gain 2.5% ($135/month) of the budget more every month.  With this model, the candidate will have raised 100% of the budget 30 months after beginning full-time ministry with CEF.

If the candidate has not yet attended the Children’s Ministries Institute at the time of hire, he/she will also need to complete all 12 weeks of this training.  The candidate will be able to attend select modules interspersed during the first 30 months in such a way that it does not take away from focused support-raising.  The remainder of CMI will be completed once the candidate has raised 100% of the budget.

A field internship is also required for all new CEF missionary candidates.  Starting in month five, the state director will work closely with the candidate to complete the USA Ministries internship checklist.

Once all ministry preparation steps are successfully completed, so that the candidate is fully supported, fully equipped and fully trained, the candidate will be given the title of local director and begin devoting his/her full energy to the following ministry 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 children 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-- Urban Summer Missions, Overseas Summer Missions, Good News Across America, etc.

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

Leadership Development

1. Alongside the local committee, develops 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. Follows the policies and procedures of the state and national organizations and sees that all staff and volunteers are adhering to the policies.

9. Does routine employee appraisals with all paid staff.

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

11. 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.

The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.