Ministry Coordinator for CEF of Maryland Inc., Southern Maryland Chapter

$18-$20 per hour

The Southern Maryland Chapter is seeking a ministry-minded individual who is being called to fill a part-time or full-time position of Ministry Coordinator under the CEF of Maryland Inc. state office.

General Responsibilities

A ministry coordinator performs the planning, execution, and supervision of Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®) ministries, such as Good News Club® and 5-Day Club®. The ministry coordinator should be able to plan and analyze, demonstrate organizational skills, and motivate people by promoting CEF programs and methods with individuals, churches, community organizations, and school districts.

Specific Responsibilities

• The ministry coordinator must understand that the foundation of ministry is prayer and lead by example with commitment to develop, implement, improve, and grow an effective local prayer program.
• Will aggressively pursue church partnerships which will fulfill the purpose of CEF®: evangelize, disciple and establish the next generation to God and His church
• Works to identify, enlist, equip, develop, and encourage others to become an effective, multi-volunteer team serving God in this ministry
• Is involved in a minimum level of direct ministry with children to maintain an understanding of today’s child and to adequately evaluate the effectiveness of CEF programs like Good News Club® and 5-Day Club®
• Identifies students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential Christian Youth In Action® student summer missionaries, personally participates in CYIA™ as assigned by state leadership, and helps CYIA become and remain successful
• Drives to establish, develop, and improve ministry effectiveness throughout the entire chapter

Leadership

• Will collaborate with the local committee in providing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling all children within the chapter, striving to establish them with local churches
• Meet regularly with and lead volunteers to provide encouragement, counsel, and direction
• Assists volunteers in developing and evaluating their ministry goals
• Works with the local committee in raising sufficient funds for the ministry. This includes the ministry coordinator’s salary.
• Develop leadership skills in volunteers and summer missionaries
• Oversee and constantly evaluate the teacher training program

Administrative

• Ensure that all CEF policies and procedures are followed and proper governance is maintained
• Keep accurate and complete records
• Work with the local committee to develop and submit an annual budget to the state director for state board approval to implement on January 1 yearly
• Ensure that all reports, communications, money, and donor receipts are submitted as required
• Communicate accurately about the chapter’s condition to the state director and local committee
• Attend all state-office-sponsored meetings as requested by the state director or board

Qualifications

We are seeking a committed servant of God who is walking daily with Him and demonstrates great faith and exemplary Christian character. We want someone who exuberates a friendly and cheerful disposition. The candidate must confidently believe in God’s calling on their life. Prayer will be a daily practice. The chosen leader will have a passion for reaching children with the Gospel and desire to serve the local church. The prescribed requirements for this position, are as follows:
•Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
•Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and prayer, and an unquestionable passion to reach kids with the Gospel
•Continual learner, relevant, strategist, love people and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience and culture
•Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners
•Encompass skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs
•An ideal candidate will have previous experience (paid or volunteer) as a leader in a children’s ministry, church, nonprofit organization, or related work.

Comments

Upon hire, the local ministry coordinator will develop the ministries of Child Evangelism Fellowship® within Southern Maryland. A local ministry coordinator is a developer of volunteers and other leaders and is the face of the local chapter.

As a religious organization, Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc. is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.