Website Ascend Church KC
SUMMARY:
Ascend Church, a growing non-denominational church, is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate the Sunday morning activities that plant and water seeds of the gospel in age- appropriate context from birth to 3rd grade. The Ascend Kids Coordinator exists to ignite a passion to follow Jesus in the lives of children and their families. This individual organizes and implements all elements related to Nursery, Preschool, and Early Elementary children and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION: The candidate must have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, evidenced by healthy and growing patterns of gospel transformation.
• CHARACTER:
o Demonstrates Christ-like patterns of character that are outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-8. o Possesses a willing, teachable spirit.
• PERSONALITY:
o Displays a passion for continued growth and developing teams within the Ascend
Kids setting.
o Evidences competency to lead volunteers and an example of a servant leader. o Pursues excellence with a keen eye for details.
• THEOLOGY:
o Believes the doctrinal “essentials” as outlined by Ascend Church.
o Functions as a member in good standing of Ascend Church or is willing to walk
through the membership process. Failure to complete this process will impact the
ability to continue in the position.
• SKILLS:
o Displays exceptional leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
o Exhibits strong organizational and time-management skills.
o Provides evidence as an experienced collaborator.
o Demonstrates competency to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality and
trust.
o Verifies familiarity with Planning Center software or the desire and ability to learn as
required.
o Indicates proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar products and the proactive
interest to learn technology that improves effectiveness of the role and ministry.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND DUTIES:
•Oversee all elements related to Sunday Morning Nursery, Preschool and Early Elementary Ministry.
o Ensure the physical readiness of the rooms with respect to supplies, media, and other items needed to execute weekly plans.
o Create a safe environment for the children with scheduled, verified, and capable volunteers who can meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the children.
• Maintain appropriate rosters for Ascend Kids.
• Recruit, train, develop, equip, encourage, and support volunteers to execute, with excellence, the vision of Ascend Kids as a crucial component of Family Ministry for each of the areas of the ministry.
• Provide detailed, timely, and regular communication with volunteers and parents about the important details of Ascend Kids, as well as Church-wide events.
• Develop and oversee the Ascend Kids budget under the oversight of the Director of Family Ministries.
• Assist with Ascend Kids and Family Ministries events (e.g. Child Dedication and Celebrations, Promotion and Graduations, Bible Dedication, Promotion Sunday, Spring Fest, Fall Fest, VBS, etc.) as assigned by the Director of Family Ministries.
• Oversee any applicable personnel in the Ascend Kids team.
• Participate in churchwide events and other duties as directed by Elders of Ascend Church.
• Attend all church and department staff meetings and events required for this position.
• Function in a manner consistent with the Staff Manual and Ascend Church employment policies.
• Demonstrate patterns of consistent and proactive communication and accessibility to the Director of Family Ministries as requested.
• Additional duties as directed by the Director of Family Ministries.