Dir. of Christian Education (PT) - Emmanuel PC, Bothell

About the role

The Session of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Christian Education. This role is viewed not merely as directing a program but as facilitating relationships that create a context for the spiritual formation of children and youth (birth to 17). The ideal candidate is a disciple of Jesus who feels called to minister to the spiritual formation of children and to encourage parents as they take primary responsibility for showing their children what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate relationships that support the spiritual formation of children and youth (birth to 17).
• Mobilize the congregation to fulfill its baptismal promise to “guide and nurture them by word and deed, with love and prayer.”
• Encourage children to know and follow Jesus Christ.
• Support and encourage parents in their primary responsibility for discipling their children.

Qualifications

• Disciple of Jesus who feels called to a ministry of spiritual formation for children.
• Commitment to partnering with parents in the discipleship of their children.

Posted by Seattle Presbytery on May 22. Seattle Presbytery