Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry (Part-Time) – Liberty Hill, TX

Cross Tracks Church is a vibrant and growing United Methodist community in Liberty Hill, Texas with roots dating back to the 1870s. We’re just about to return to worshipping in our beautiful, newly-renovated 170 year old chapel, which shares our campus with our contemporary worship center and education building.

Though we are a truly “purple” church—i.e., we have folks from all over the political spectrum—we are also the only church in our area that explicitly affirms and welcomes the LGBTQ+ community, and that is well reflected in our congregation and shared values.

An ideal candidate would be familiar with the basic theology and values of the United Methodist Church and excited about illuminating our values and tradition for a new generation of Christians!

Job Title: Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Initial compensation package includes:

• $22–$28/hr, 20 hours/week (~22k–28k/yr), depending on experience and fit;
• up to $500/month to supplement the cost of health insurance;
• 1 week paid vacation leave per calendar year.

Description

The Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry will work directly with our 7th–12th grade students, nurturing their faith, answering their questions, calling them to discipleship, and guiding them to a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Director will pursue opportunities for connectivity, continuity, and collaboration with parents and community members while working to grow the youth ministry into a thriving program. The Director will also organize and coordinate and participate in our church’s volunteer-driven children’s ministry (birth through 6th grade) as well as assist families in ways that build children’s faith foundation through stories, songs, and activities in the Christian tradition.

Principal responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing discipleship curricula for our youth and children’s ministries, alongside the senior pastor;
2. Helping to organize and structure our volunteer-driven children’s ministry by encouraging extant volunteers and recruiting new ones;
3. Planning and leading Youth Sunday School and Wednesday evening events, using curriculum developed by or alongside the senior pastor;
4. Assisting in planning and executing special events, including mission trips, and retreats; and
5. Maintaining all required safety trainings and certificates, including Safe Gatherings, the United Methodist Church’s background check and children’s safety program.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in education, ministry, or another relevant field or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and/or openness to coaching.
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills and/or openness to coaching.
4. A self-starter with a take charge attitude.
5. Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to crosstrackschurch@gmail.com.