Director of Children and Youth Ministries 3/30/2026St. Paul UMC in Grant Park Atlanta is seeking a full-time director of Children and Youth Ministries. The Children & Youth Minister provides vision, leadership, and spiritual guidance for children, youth, and their families, fostering Christian discipleship and meaningful connection within the life of the church. This role is responsible for developing and leading age‑appropriate faith formation, coordinating volunteers, and creating inclusive, engaging ministry experiences throughout the year, including during school breaks.Position DetailsStart Date May 1, 2026Full‑time, $35,000 - $45,000 annual salary range (no benefits)40 hours/weekReports to PastorDuties and Responsibilities Children's Ministry Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for children's ministry grounded in Christian discipleshipLead and oversee weekly Children's Sunday School, including curriculum planning and volunteer coordinationLead and oversee Kid's Church during the 11:00 a.m. worship serviceRecruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers for children's programming, including Children's Moments in worshipPlan, coordinate, and lead annual Vacation Bible SchoolPlan and oversee special children's events such as the Christmas Play, Easter Egg Hunt, back‑to‑school celebration, and community outreach eventsDevelop and lead faith‑formation opportunities for children during school breaks, including summer, winter, and spring programsBuild relationships with children and families and support faith formation within the homeYouth Ministry Lead and oversee the United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) and other youth discipleship opportunitiesDevelop and implement youth Sunday School and small‑group programmingPlan, coordinate, and lead yearly Confirmation programmingProvide discipleship, mentoring, and pastoral care for youthPlan and oversee youth programming during school breaks, including retreats, mission experiences, service projects, and special eventsPlan and coordinate youth events such as retreats, graduation recognition, and community engagement opportunitiesRecruit, train, and support adult volunteers and mentorsProvide visioning, planning, and evaluation for children's and youth ministriesCollaborate with pastoral staff, church leadership, and ministry teams to align programming with the mission of the churchManage ministry calendars and communicate regularly with families and volunteersEnsure compliance with Safe Sanctuaries and child protection policiesParticipate in staff meetings and church planning as appropriateOther duties as assigned.Qualifications A growing and active Christian faith with a love for Jesus and the churchExperience in children's and/or youth ministryStrong leadership, organizational, and volunteer management skillsEffective communicator with children, youth, families, and volunteersAbility to plan and lead age‑appropriate discipleship programmingKnowledge of the United Methodist Church and theology preferredMust pass a background checkInterested Candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Rev. Cassie Rapko at cassie@stpaulgrantpark.orgWebsite:
