Family Ministry Director - McMinnville
The Experience Community Church, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
ECC JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: McMinnville Family Ministry Director
Reports to: McMinnville Campus Pastor
Start Date: July 2026
ECC VALUES
Our mission is to create authentic followers of Jesus Christ. No matter our position, we all work for the good of others and our team to bring glory to God. Our vision is to create an environment of authentic worship, authentic community, and authentic community service.
SCHEDULE
Monday - Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday | 8 am - 9 pm*
Thursday | 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
*Position requires occasional weeknight hours
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the family director is to oversee all of the children's ministry (ages 6 weeks - 5th grade) and middle school (6th-8th) and high school ministries (9th-12th). This person is responsible for recruiting volunteers, training volunteers, prepping weekly for weekend services and eventually Wednesday night services when the need arises. The Director in this role not only helps make children, students and families feel welcomed and ministered to, but also equips a community of volunteers and leaders who use their giftings and talents for the Glory of God. The Director schedules volunteers and helps to create community among those who serve in this ministry. The Director in this role assists the Campus Pastor and other campus team members in managing daily operational needs or campus events. This individual must have a passion for children, students and their families. For an individual to be a good fit for this job, they must be a good relational communicator, organized, and passionate about making authentic disciples through family-based ministries.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hungry, Humble, & Smart
- Able to Work Independently & Collaboratively
- Problem Solver
- Works Well Under Pressure
- High Attention to Detail & Organized
- Responsible & Deadline-Oriented
- Good Communicator & Team Player
- Creative & Innovative
- Eager to Learn & Implement
- Has work experience with kids and/or students
- Lives in or is willing to live in McMinnville or a surrounding area to the campus
EXPECTATIONS
- Attend one service each weekend
- Tithe 10% of your income to support the Mission of The Experience
- Serve in a ministry
- Attend all scheduled meetings
- Work all events that are considered all-hands-on-deck (ex., Next Class, Worship Nights, etc.)
- Model Christ in thought, word, deed, and in relationships with others (including spouse, if applicable)
- Maintain a good reputation and do not be associated with slander, gossip, or negativity
- Share concerns about The Experience with your Team Lead in a spirit of “constructive criticism.”
- Foster a good relationship with all leaders at The Experience
- Be a team player and adapt to other personalities and styles.
- Basic knowledge of computer programs and troubleshooting
- Able to lead and manage teams
- Able to adapt to shifting time-sensitive priorities
- Able to teach children and students according to their comprehension level
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Authentic Worship – Oversee worship services and lessons that foster a continuous pursuit of knowledge and faith towards an authentic relationship with Christ through all developmental stages of adolescence.
- Authentic Community – Create an environment where children, students and families are connected in the transition between ministries from birth through 18 years old. Also, building and maintaining community with those who serve in family-based ministries.
- Authentic Community Service – Create and maintain avenues where children, students and families can serve using their gifts and talents. Oversee and manage all family ministry environments at the McMinnville campus (ECCO (Childcare, Nursery, PreK, Elem.), Emerge, EON, & Encounter (Middle, High)).
- Oversee & supervise student ministry for Wednesday night programming (Childcare, Emerge, & Encounter).
- Plan & oversee serving events and fun, engaging events for students to invite friends.
- Develop partnerships with local High School organizations and nonprofits to build trust and create outreach opportunities.
- Coordinate and develop relationships with High School staff and teachers.
- Attend games, plays and other extracurricular activities to create relationships and invite them to Student ministries.
- Create opportunities for leaders to evangelize where students are at.
- Work/volunteer with FCA/ First Priority and other high school ministries.
- Regularly communicate with Network staff through regular meetings and check-ins.
- Recruit, train, schedule, & manage volunteers for Children’s and Student ministry for the weekend and Wednesday night programming.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and manage weekday ECCO volunteer team for support of classes and groups (as needed by season or approval).
- Keep up with inventory and purchase needs for the ministry.
- Organize & plan lessons/curriculum units for weekday ECCO, EON, Encounter, and weekend services.
- Meet and build rapport with current and new families.
- Plan events and ministry outreaches (Ex, Fall Festival, Kids Camp, Student camp, etc.).
- Build and foster meaningful relationships with parents and families, taking care of any parent and/or pastoral issues that may arise.
- Disciple (mentor, pastor, shepherd) volunteers, addressing any character or spiritual issues that may arise.
- Other tasks as assigned by leadership.