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    Director of Discipleship v3 (Wacc)

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    The document is a job description for the position of Director of Discipleship at West Avon Congregational Church. The objective of the position is to provide Christian education for children, youth and adults to help them develop spiritually and personally. Responsibilities include evaluating and implementing curriculum, recruiting and training teachers, leading youth and adult programs, and coordinating events. Qualifications preferred are experience in Christian education, theological training, and the ability to relate to and engage people of all ages.

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    The document is a job description for the position of Director of Discipleship at West Avon Congregational Church. The objective of the position is to provide Christian education for children, youth and adults to help them develop spiritually and personally. Responsibilities include evaluating and implementing curriculum, recruiting and training teachers, leading youth and adult programs, and coordinating events. Qualifications preferred are experience in Christian education, theological training, and the ability to relate to and engage people of all ages.

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    The document is a job description for the position of Director of Discipleship at West Avon Congregational Church. The objective of the position is to provide Christian education for children, youth and adults to help them develop spiritually and personally. Responsibilities include evaluating and implementing curriculum, recruiting and training teachers, leading youth and adult programs, and coordinating events. Qualifications preferred are experience in Christian education, theological training, and the ability to relate to and engage people of all ages.

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    The document is a job description for the position of Director of Discipleship at West Avon Congregational Church. The objective of the position is to provide Christian education for children, youth and adults to help them develop spiritually and personally. Responsibilities include evaluating and implementing curriculum, recruiting and training teachers, leading youth and adult programs, and coordinating events. Qualifications preferred are experience in Christian education, theological training, and the ability to relate to and engage people of all ages.

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    West Avon Congregational Church

    Job Description

    Position: Director of Discipleship

    Objective: Provide Christian Education for children, youth and adults. Through the
    teachings of Jesus Christ, seek to help our church family discover and
    share their gifts, love one another, develop a respect and understanding
    of differences, serve those in need, cultivate a personal spirituality and
    prayer life, apply faith to daily life, and develop and nurture a personal
    relationship with God.

    Responsibilities: Evaluate, recommend and implement Christian Education curriculum for


    the spiritual formation of children, youth, and adults.

    Recruit, equip, and encourage Sunday School teachers.

    Develop and promote grade 5/6 Pilgrim Fellowship program; recruit,


    coordinate and encourage adult program leaders.

    Lead in the education and training of teachers and adult volunteers in


    Safe Church policy/procedures.

    Serve as a resource and support to the Senior Pastor for Confirmation


    Class.

    Lead or coordinate an adult Bible study/book group; recruit, equip and


    encourage lay leaders for additional small groups.

    Keep current about developments in Christian Discipleship and


    Education. Recommend, attend and communicate key learning from
    approved training programs.

    Visit Silver Lake annually, and provide information to children, youth and
    adults about its programs.

    Prepare and present a “children’s message” approximately twice each


    month during worship service.

    Prepare children for their First Communion.

    Create, coordinate and present a children’s service, a youth service, and


    a family service annually.

    Organize and lead the children and youth Christmas Eve services, as well
    as other special services.

    Register children and youth for Sunday School; keep record of Sunday
    School attendance.

    Coordinate with the Senior Pastor regarding contacting new families and
    visitors.
    Develop and update annual program calendar; prepare monthly
    newsletter articles and monthly calendar. Coordinate and integrate efforts
    into the life of the church.

    Supervise nursery care provider(s) and library volunteers.

    Attend Board of Christian Education meetings.

    Attend Church Council meetings as requested.

    Attend twice monthly staff meetings.

    Keep regularly scheduled office hours.

    Prepare program budget for review by the Board of Christian Education,


    and monitor compliance with the budget.

    Qualifications: Enjoy teaching, leading and empowering children, youth, and adults in
    their Christian faith formation in ways that strengthen their relationship
    with God and make a meaningful difference in their lives, and the lives of
    others.

    Experience as a Director of Discipleship/Christian Education preferred.

    Theological training, religious studies or commissioning as a minister for


    youth and Christian education preferred. Biblical knowledge.

    Ability to relate well to children, youth and adults.

    Ability to recruit, equip and encourage lay leadership and volunteers.

    Ability to engage participation in activities and programs.

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Strong computer, email, organizational/administrative skills.

    Hours: 25 hours weekly for 45 weeks annually (at least five weeks off in the
    summer).

    Reporting: Report administratively to the Senior Pastor. Responsible to the Senior


    Pastor, Personnel Committee, and Church Council

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