Post date: June 2018
Status: Full-Time
Compensation: TBD
Contact: Please email ren@whcchome.org with the subject RE: Children’s Minister/Director Position or call 713-935-9422.

West Houston Chinese Church (WHCC) is a non-denominational evangelical Christian church with 800+ members, holding services in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese. We are a growing congregation and seek staff who want to use their talents and skills to help build the kingdom of God.

This position is full-time and includes a competitive benefits package (health, dental, and term life insurance as well as a 403B retirement package). The position includes a continuing education budget and flexibility to pursue your studies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of ren’s ministry experience required (preferably in a church setting).
• Christian college or seminary degree preferred.
• Collaborative team player who can work with a multicultural staff and environment.
• Self-starter who can independently lead an entire ministry, its staff, and volunteers.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time with strong organizational, people, and communications skills.
• Agrees with WHCC’s statement of faith.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Refine and cast ren’s ministry vision to staff, teachers, and other ministries.
• Disciple, train, and develop ren’s ministry deacon, coordinators, and teachers.
• Advocate for the ren’s ministry to the Pastoral Staff Team.
• Collaborate with other ministries to coordinate special program opportunities.
• Update church council with ren’s ministry events and decisions.
• Remain current on trends, teaching methods, materials, promotional ideas, and other ren’s ministry techniques.

Sunday School Program

• Oversee the development and implementation of classes and execute curriculum efficiently.
• Recruit and retain teachers for the Sunday ren’s program.
• Study and understand the spiritual and developmental needs of ren.
• Plan teacher’s retreat, appreciation, and annual teacher training events.

Children’s Special Programs

• Lead special ren’s programs (Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day performances, infant dedication).
• Coordinate and provide resources for all ren’s programs for churchwide events (prayer meetings, Good Friday program, church retreats, missions conference, Christmas evening service, etc.)
• Develop new ren’s programs as needed within our church and the greater community.

Caring Ministry

• Meet with ren and families as needed to help provide care, support, or guidance.
• Care for ren’s ministry leaders and volunteer workers.
• Send regular updates on the ministry and prayer requests to teachers and parents.
• Assist in educating adults about parenting and ren’s issues.