UPDATED! Buford Church of Christ - Children's & Young Families Minister

Church: Buford Church of Christ

Position: Children’s & Young Families Minister

The Role: The church in Buford is looking to expand it’s staff. They are looking for a Children’s & Young Families Minister. This might be a youth minister with a family ready to transition or one who has early childhood education. 

City/State: Buford/GA

Church Attendance: ~500

Elders: 9

email Address: childrensministersearch@bufordcoc.com

About the Buford Church of Christ:

ABOUT THE BUFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST The Buford church of Christ has been in existence since 1974 and is in Buford, GA, approximately 35 miles Northeast of Atlanta along I-85. Our congregation is home to around 500 members, at least 100 of whom are children between birth and 6th grade. The Buford congregation is overseen by 9 shepherds and served by 32 deacons. We currently employ a Pulpit Minister, Youth Minister, Outreach Minister, and 3 office personnel. Additionally, we host a homeschool community on Mondays and a preschool (which is directed by members of our congregation) on Tuesdays through Fridays. These programs provide us with an opportunity to connect and build relationships with dozens of young families from our community on a recurring basis who are not yet members of the congregation

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Children’s and Young Families Minister will work with and minister to children from birth to 6th grade and their families. This minister’s primary focus will be to encourage, equip, and mature the individuals, families, and marriages of those in this group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with our Education Ministry to oversee and improve Bible classes for cradle roll-6th grade, including curriculum selection and/or development, as well as teacher acquisition and training.

• Oversee our Young Families Ministry in conjunction with our deacon by coordinating and participating in Young Families events, equipping, and encouraging parents, promoting involvement from fringe members, and ministering to needs in this group as they arise.

• Coordinate and teach our Young Families Sunday morning Bible class.

• Conduct a Bible retention and memorization program for children (e.g., BK520).

• Involvement in and/or coordination of congregational ministries that are focused on children, such as VBS, Bible Camp, Fall Festival, and Buford Leadership Training (like Lads to Leaders)

• Coordinate a weekly chapel service for our preschool and create opportunities to build deeper relationships with the children and families who are Buford members, and at the same time, develop relationships with those who are not members of the congregation.

• Fulfill administrative responsibilities related to this ministry, including but not limited to communications, scheduling, finances, reporting, and goal setting.

• Cooperate with others ministers and office staff to contribute to bulletin articles, staff devos, social media posts, preaching, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a faithful and active member of the Lord’s church.

• Bachelor’s degree, certification, with experience in ministry. Training and/or experience in education, childhood development, or a related field would be beneficial.

• Must pass a background check. • Complete a doctrinal questionnaire

BENEFITS (THE BUFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST PROVIDES):

• A competitive salary, health insurance coverage, and a retirement contribution.

• Ministry expense and cell phone expense reimbursement.

• Continuing education and spiritual development funds. •

Paid leave (e.g., personal time off, approved time off, spiritual development)

Date Updated: 3/22/24