Union Center Christian Church – Director of Family Ministries
At Union Center Christian Church, we are creating space to practice the way of Jesus by engaging with God, journeying together and spreading hope. We believe that every person, every family has a story and we consider it an honor to be a part of that story. It is our goal in our Family Ministry to help every child and student feel safe and loved and every parent/caregiver feel seen and empowered as they both hear and experience the love of God through us. We want to come alongside kids, teens and young adults as they personalize and deepen their faith, learn to follow Jesus and allow Him to form them and live out God’s story in love to those around them. We do all of this by building relationships in a flexible, inclusive and trauma-informed environment where we are all learners.
The Director of Family Ministries is a full-time shepherding and oversight role that leads toward these goals. In this position, one will work closely with the leadership community at Union Center to oversee the spiritual formation pathway for families and individuals from birth to college-age with the following responsibilities:
UCkids (Birth – 5th)
• Foster an environment in which families, children, and volunteers are being formed to engage with God, journey together, and spread hope.
• Build relationships with families, providing shepherding and soul care
• Equip, train, and shepherd volunteers to thrive in the roles that need to be filled each week
• Ensure curriculum materials are provided and align with church vision.
• Provide opportunities for connection for families and volunteers
• While UCkids is open, provide classroom oversight and emergency response
UC Teens (6th-12th Grades)
• Foster an environment in which families, students, and volunteers are being formed to engage with God, journey together, and spread hope.
• Equip, train, and shepherd volunteers to oversee the student ministry of UCCC.
• Build relationships with families, providing shepherding and soul care
• Ensure curriculum materials align with church vision.
• Provide opportunities for connection for families and leaders
UC College Connect
• Collaborate with the Spiritual Formation Director to foster an environment in which college-age adults and volunteers are being formed to engage with God, journey together, and spread hope.
• Equip, train, and shepherd volunteers to oversee the college-age ministry of UCCC.
• Build relationships with students, both on and off campus, providing shepherding and soul care.
Teaching Team
• Weekly preaching collective alongside others on teaching team.
• Regularly a part of the preaching schedule (4-6 times per year)
Learning and Development
• Monthly hermit day
• Reading and other forms of learning (conferences, training, etc.)
• Weekly staff and soul care meetings (including reading)
To learn more about Union Center and our Family Ministry, visit our website.
