Child Evangelism Fellowship® is a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
The Assistant State Director works alongside the State Director in:
Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF) within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of the CEF of Virginia state board and CEF USA Ministries.
Assisting in the oversight and building of ministry within the state, particularly pioneering and fulfilling the State Board’s strategic regional planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant State Director will provide assistance to the State Director, local directors and local committees in building ministry throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This objective will include, but not be limited to:
Spearheading the state’s pioneering effort by developing new chapters from unchartered areas:
A. Recruit potential committee members and volunteers
B. Assist in the identification and hiring or promoting staff
Assisting existing chapters to develop areas in accordance with the State Board’s strategic regional plan
Establishing and providing oversight of externship program
Establishing CEF student organizations at Virginia Christian colleges, enlisting them to get involved in CEF ministry
Helping with the state’s training efforts to conduct CEF ministry
Assist State Director with strategic planning
Assist with event planning and coordination of promotional events and yearly statewide retreat
Raise needed financial support
Ensure compliance of CEF policies and procedures
Willing to travel throughout the state
The candidate must be confident of God’s calling and:
Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ
Have a passion to reach children with the Gospel
Possess exemplary Christian character
Be experienced in ministry or mentorship with teens and young adults
Possess leadership capabilities and experience
Have a background in ministry
Exhibit proven administrative ability, especially in being disciplined and organized
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal and digital)
Possess effective presentation skills to establish church and community partnerships
Have at least one year of Bible college training. (In some cases, candidates may be allowed to test out of this requirement.)
Successfully complete required Children’s Ministries Institute courses and practicums
Express value for people of diverse cultures
Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc. is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.
