Snapshot

Denomination: Methodist

Weekly Attendance:  290

Location: Dallas, TX

The Role: Pastor of Kids and Families

Meet the Grove Church:

The Grove

We are a six-year old church plant in the heart of Dallas committed to gathering people together, growing them closer to Jesus Christ, and giving back to our community. No matter what stage, age, or season you find yourself in, The Grove is for you! We invite you to come just as you are and be part of this community of people who are striving together to live like Jesus.

Here at The Grove, you can expect a friendly and welcoming environment with a place for everyone of all ages. Our worship services last about an hour. Grab a coffee before the service at our coffee bar. With modern worship and an engaging and dynamic message, you’ll leave inspired and encouraged.

Our History

The Grove Church is a church-plant of Highland Park United Methodist Church on the site of a former Methodist Church. The idea was to create an extension campus of Highland Park United Methodist, in the same way that the University of Texas at Dallas is an extension campus of the larger University of Texas system.

In October of 2017, after extensive renovations, a new congregation was launched: The Grove Church. Today, The Grove stands as a symbol of resurrection and new life for the surrounding neighborhood.

About the Pastor of Kids and Families:

The Grove Church’s mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This position will lead our GroveKids Ministry and serve as the primary pastoral presence to all kids and their parents. An exceptional candidate will be an experienced leader, energetic and passionate about kids ministry, highly organized, and a good communicator.

The Pastor of Kids and Families's Responsibilities Include: 

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the pastoral presence for kids (ages 0-12) and their families at The Grove. In doing so, they oversee the entirety of GroveKids Ministry. 

This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:

• Works with the pastoral team to provide vision, strategy, & development for GroveKids Ministry (birth – 5th grade), including Sunday mornings and special events for kids and their families.

• Work closely with parents to equip them for ministry in their homes and engage them in the ministry of the church

• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for the work of relational ministry

• Work with Lead Pastor to develop and manage the ministry budget, and comply with other administrative requirements as needed

• Reviews and oversees the implementation of all curriculums for the Large Group/Small Group teaching environments in Preschool and Elementary classrooms.

• Plan and develop a year-round calendar of family-oriented events and/or teaching experiences to equip parents to lead their families in growing their faith.

• Works with Nursery/Preschool Coordinator and Elementary Coordinator to develop and maintain safe, clean, and fun learning environments.

• Communicates regularly with parents through written and oral form.

• Meet with parents in a pastoral counseling capacity as needed.

• Work closely with the GroveYouth staff in order to ensure a thoughtful transition for our students from children’s ministry to youth ministry each year.

• Collaborate with other Grove staff on special projects

• Work with the Lead Pastor to hire, train, and develop new GroveKids staff as the ministry grows.

• Attends and participates in weekly team meetings and quarterly planning sessions.

Working Hours 

This is a full-time position (36 hours/week) The usual working hours for this full-time position are Sunday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM. There is some flexibility in the working schedule and working location.

During certain times of the year, additional hours may be necessary to meet the demands and needs of the church. All church team members are required to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services, including Christmas Eve and Easter.

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Pastor of Kids & Families:

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree, required

• MDiv or similar degree, preferred

• 3+ years of comparable experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use good judgment

• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate

• Knowledge of business model development and preferred business practices and processes

• Demonstrates the ability to work well under short deadlines, juggle multiple priorities, recognize and respond to urgent requests, and quickly adjust to changing priorities

• Excellent communication skills: must be able to articulate clearly both in spoken and written form

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Affirms Wesleyan theology

• Demonstrates a passion for ministry to students and their families

• Must be self-motivated and able to take a task or project through completion

• Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment

• Leads a life that becomes the gospel

• Exhibits appropriate demeanor both on and off the job

What it's Like to Live in Dallas, TX: 

Dallas is a richly diverse city with various cultures, religions, and lifestyles. It's located in what's known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area. It's surrounded by numerous cities like Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, McKinney, Frisco, and Denton. Dallas offers its residents opportunities to explore authentic arts, diverse music, great food, and historical landmarks.

With that being said, there's no shortage of things to do and places to explore; Dallas is a great place to call home.

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