Pastoral Team Staff (Church School - Children)

The Church School is a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who in turn go and make other disciples of Christ.

In this role, the Pastoral Team Staff (Church School - Children) will work closely with the Pastor, Connect Pillar, relevant committees and volunteers to plan, coordinate, and implement church-school programmes and activities. This role supports the growth and effectiveness of the Children’s Ministry in alignment with BRMC’s vision and direction.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Spiritual Nurture

• Organize devotions, bible studies etc. and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers.
• Initiate and organize training and development for Church School teachers.
• Develop the training curriculum for Church School.
• Organize prayer and fellowship meetings.
• Initiate opportunities to provide support (pastoral care & counselling) to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey.
• Walk along and disciple the children in their spiritual journey.

2. Planning & Organizing

• Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organizing and the smooth running of Church School activities.
• Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire, and retain Church School participation.
• Develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry.
• Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment.
• Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and where there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts.

3. Pastors’ Office representative

• Act as the point of liaison between the Ministry Committee and the Pastor’s Office.
• Assess and monitor the overall state of the ministry and provide feedback/updates to the Pastor’s Office.

Others:

Carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by the Pastor-in-Charge and/or the pastor overseeing the area of ministry.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Theology, Divinity, or other relevant theological training.
• At least 2 years relevant ministry experience serving in Christian Education or Children Ministry in a church or parachurch setting.
• Able to reach, teach, engage, and build good rapport with children and parents.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, and parents.
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, and pro-active.
• Willingness to work on non-traditional schedules which includes evenings and weekends, with the flexibility to get time off on a weekday.