Children Department
The Children and Youths Department is responsible for planning, promoting, implementing and evaluating a balanced ministry to the children and Youths from infant through to the youth stages of development.
The Department would ensure harmony among all the children, teens and their parents/guardians. Focus on the person spiritual development and work in partnership with other departments in the church parish.
Working Relationships:
The Minister of Children, Evangelism and Outreach is a member of the pastoral staff. This position will be directly supervised by the Pastor. This position is accountable to the Pastor, the Personnel Committee, and ultimately the Church.
Ministry Duties:
A. Pastoral Oversight of the Children and Youths Department
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Ensure that the programs and curriculum for Sunday church activities are developed and conducted in a manner that compliments the overall church vision.
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Plan and implement training programs that will effectively develop leaders in children’s educational ministries.
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Develop and implement policies for the safety and security of children and vulnerable youths
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Plan, promote, and implement annual or other special events for children and Youths (children, Youths, summer Camp, fellowship).
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Ensure teaching positions, nursery workers, are well aware of their roles during church events.
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Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of any program, event, training, policy, or teaching materials currently being used for ministering to the children and youths.
General Duties:
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Attend regular workers prayer and staff meetings.
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Participate during worship in leadership roles as required.
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Perform administrative tasks relating to the department as required.
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Provide basic counselling for parents/guardians, youths and church members as requested.
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Attend all RCCG wide functions and participate in Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and prayer vigil programs of the parish.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the pastor.