Ada Bible Church is looking for a Children's Ministry Resident to join the Discovery Village team. As a resident, you will gain invaluable experience and hands-on training in many aspects of children's ministry (infant to 5th grade) as you work with the Children's Ministry team prepare for weekend services, work with volunteers, and interact with families who attend weekend services. You should be available to work on Tuesdays and Sunday weekend services. Bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons, you will get to meet with ministry residents at Ada Bible Church for spiritual formation, leadership and ministry development.

This is a part-time temporary position offered up to 20 hours per week--ideally this spring through the 26-27 ministry year (with the possibility of extension from there)

What you will do:

Perform various administrative and ministry duties
Work alongside Children's Ministry Campus Supervisor's and Coordinators
Be actively involved in planning and carrying out children's programming
Assist the Discovery Village team at weekend services
Prepare classrooms with supplies and resources
Communicate with Discovery Village volunteers
Attend weekly meetings on Tuesdays

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about learning to lead, build, and develop a thriving children's ministry as an ideal career

Actively pursuing a vibrant relationship with Christ, building it on prayer and a Biblical foundation
Humble and willing to receive regular constructive feedback
Committed to investing in Discovery Village volunteers and helping them disciple children
Able to communicate clearly
Demonstrates self-awareness and high initiative
Available Tuesdays (required), Thursdays, and Sundays
Experience in children's ministry or small groups

Qualifications:

Be a committed Christian living a life of obedience to Christ
Be interested in doing future vocational work with children's ministry or similar ministry area
Be willing to learn all aspects of children's ministry
Be teachable and open to feedback
Be available to work during weekend services and one business day as determined by supervisor
Have reliable transportation be available to work during weekend services and one business day as determined by supervisor

Ready to apply?

If this all sounds good to you and you would like to be considered for the position, we want to learn more about you!

To apply, click the "Apply" button at the bottom of this page. Fill out our employment application in full, including your cover letter and resume

About Ada Bible Church

Ada Bible Church is a thriving and growing multi-site church serving greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each weekend, more than 8,000 people worship with us at our four campus locations throughout the community. To learn more about us or to view a weekend service, visit our website at:www.adabible.org.

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