Brazil – Children’s Ministry Worker

About the role

The Children’s Ministry Worker supports the ministries of World Team Manaus, local ministry partners, local churches, and their leaders in developing effective ministries to serve children in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Building trust and relationships with adults and children in the communities of service
• Extensive observation and understanding of current children’s ministry efforts and the application of context-appropriate outreach methods and resources
• Learning and gaining an understanding of the struggles and barriers children face within their communities
• Outreach to children through evangelism and discipleship
• Training and equipping strong, local believers who desire to work in children’s ministry
• Developing outreach ideas in concert with local leadership to further engage the children in their communities
• Recruiting, orienting, and integrating volunteers into children’s outreach opportunities
• Ensuring that the World Team Child Safeguarding Policies are observed in all Children’s Ministry settings in culturally appropriate ways
• Church planting and multiplication among urban indigenous people with the local team
• Working collaboratively with the WTM team and ministry partners

Requirements

An ideal candidate should have:

• A mature Christian character with a listening heart that demonstrates a humble spirit
• An understanding of basic Bible study skills and how to communicate biblical truths in simple language
• Relational, flexible, and an ability to work well on a team with both children and adults
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to teach and learn from a variety of sources
• Two to five years of experience or training with children (preferred)
• A willingness to learn an advanced level of Portuguese

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience in children’s ministry or related fields
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts
• Passion for sharing the gospel and seeing communities transformed

Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with children and adults
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations

Benefits

This role offers:

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for personal and spiritual growth

Pay

Details of pay will be provided upon successful application and interview.

Schedule

The schedule will be determined based on the needs of the role and the local context.