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POSITION DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church
1199 Valley Road
Quarryville, PA 17566
Applicants should submit resumes to Barry Girvin, PO Box
63, Smoketown, PA 17576.
Email jbgseg60@comcast.net
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Director of Christian Education (“DCE”) is directly
accountable to the Pastor and the Personnel Committee for all aspects of this
position description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
*Interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work
harmoniously in a non-discriminatory manner with other persons,
both in one-to-one and group meetings.
*Strong leadership, organizational skills.
*Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral
forms.
*Computer literacy with the ability to operate in various
software protocols, such as word processing, as appropriate to
the position responsibilities.
*Appropriate current clearances such as Criminal Record
and Child Abuse History checks.
*A current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION
The Christian Education chair is appointed by the Session
of Middle Octorara. They oversee the
Christian Education of Middle Octorara Church.
The Pastor and at least one Session member serve on the committee as
well as all Sunday School officers, teachers, Youth Group leaders and the
Sunday morning snack coordinator. The
chair may seek out other volunteers to serve on the committee.
The DCE shall work with the Pastor and Christian
Education Committee to provide a Christian Education program for children and
youth which will nurture their formation as Christ’s disciples. In providing such a program, the DCE shall:
ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Hold
Christian Education Committee meetings as needed and plan upcoming events.
2.
Be cognizant of the demographics of the area in
which Middle Octorara could realistically expect to grow.
3.
Identify the un-churched in the area, and lead
the Christian Education Committee in an effort to bring more youth to our Bible
School, Sunday School, and Youth Group: public relations effort to include
media, website, mailings, home visits ,etc.
4.
Each month compose and distribute announcements
to the secretary and newsletter coordinator.
5.
Stay current with Christian Education curricula.
6.
Recruit needed Sunday School teachers and coordinate the teaching
schedules for all classes.
7.
Coordinate with the Church Treasurer in
providing learning materials and maintaining a resource library.
8.
Oversee the election of Sunday School officers.
9.
Be on-site during the Sunday School hour,
available to provide help and resources to teachers and students as needed.
10.
Support Youth Group leaders: advice, materials,
etc.
The Christian Education Committee at MOPC strives to provide Christian Education and related activities for the community.
Our Sunday School uses a variety of teaching methods to enhance Scriptural learning for all ages, interests and knowledge levels. Sunday School is held every Sunday morning from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. The committee also plans other activities to involve the whole church family so that we can grow together in our faith.
Sunday School 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Age 3 - PreK Grades 1-2 Grades 3-5
Middle/High School Post High/Career Adult Topical Study Fidelis Bible Study
UPCOMING EVENTS​
KIDS ZONE IT group meets at the church for games, activities, snacks, bible studies.
Saturday, June 17 - 11:00 - 1:00
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