Family Ministries Coordinator/Director at Monroe Community Church Family Ministries Coordinator/Director at Monroe Community Church in Grandville, Michigan Posted in about 22 hours ago.

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full-time Company Description Monroe Community Church (MCC) is a vibrant, welcoming faith community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, committed to loving God, loving people, and loving the city. The church is rooted in its neighborhood at 1020 Monroe Ave NW and actively engages the local community through worship, service, and outreach. MCC values hospitality, spiritual growth, and meaningful relationships across generations. Prospective team members can expect a collaborative environment that encourages creativity in ministry and care for families. The church seeks staff who share its mission of cultivating a Christ-centered, city-focused community. Role Description The Family Ministries Coordinator/Director is a part-time, on-site role based in Grand Rapids, MI. This position oversees ministry programming for children, youth, and families, coordinating weekly gatherings, curriculum, and special events that help families grow in faith and connection with the church. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate discipleship activities, recruiting and training volunteers, and collaborating with pastoral staff to integrate family ministries into the broader life of MCC. The role also involves communicating regularly with parents and caregivers, providing resources for faith formation at home, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all children and students. The Coordinator/Director represents MCC's mission and values in every interaction, fostering inclusive, relational ministry to families in the church and community.

Qualifications:

? Must be a mature Christian with a deep and growing relationship with Christ. ? Must demonstrate a prayerful spirit. ? Ability to implement ministry strategies and environments aligned with pastoral vision ? Strong organizational and administrative skills ? Experience recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers ? Clear and relational communication with families, volunteers, and staff ? Ability to manage ministry details with consistency and follow-through ? Experience with PreK-6th grade educational and/or ministry environments ? Knowledge of age-appropriate spiritual formation practices and child development principles ? Availability to be present for Sundays and staff meeting days (Tuesday mornings)

Responsibilities:

? Implement the discipleship vision for children and families under the leadership of the Director/Pastor of Discipleship ? Coordinate weekly kids ministry environments, including volunteer scheduling, classroom preparation, and curriculum implementation ? Oversee the development and breakout of classrooms based on age segments as MCC continues to grow in young families ? Recruit, train, encourage, and schedule volunteer leaders serving in children's ministry in person and through digital tools ? Communicate with parents about ministry updates, events, and opportunities for engagement ? Help create safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environments for children ? Assist in planning and executing seasonal events, family gatherings, and discipleship opportunities ? Maintain ministry systems such as attendance, check-in processes, and volunteer coordination tools ? Manage & maintain Church Safe policies to ensure MCC compliance ? Manage the Family Ministry budget

Skills & Traits:

? Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ? Clear and relational communication with volunteers, families, and staff ? Ability to recruit, coordinate, and encourage volunteer leaders ? Dependable with strong follow-through and time management ? Team-oriented and responsive to leadership direction ? Warm, relational presence with children and families ? Comfortable trying new approaches and iteration

Accountability:

The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator is directly accountable to the Pastor of Teaching and Vision and works closely with the Pastor of Discipleship and other ministry staff.

Hours and Compensation:

? The Kids/Family Ministry Coordinator shall be part time (20 hours a week) ? Remuneration as negotiated with Council Code of Conduct for

MCC Staff and Ministry Leaders:

1. We seek to become a people of prayer, praying for one another and with one another. 2. We strive to listen first. 3. We will serve others with humility, empathy, and patience. 4. We will encourage, help, and hold one another accountable. 5. We will seek as much joy in our work as possible and share this joy with others. 6. When complaints or conflicts arise, we will practice a Matthew 18 approach. 7. We will talk out our issues of disagreement with one another. 8. We will encourage all to use and develop their gifts.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@mccgr.org detailing your interest in the role; how your experience equips you for this role; what your passion for the role is; and why you're interested in working at Monroe Community Church.