Community Outreach Minister

Your Context.

First Christian Church is an imperfect group of people who have plenty of differences—and we love it that way. We're seekers and followers who have all come to the same realization: God is for everyone, so we are too. Together we seek to follow Jesus and tell the whole world about His love for them.

As followers of Jesus, one of the core pieces of our DNA is to love everyone. That’s what shapes how we interact with each other and with all of God’s people. We see throughout the Bible that love is more than just warm thoughts or good intentions. It’s marked by action and service. Listening, showing up, and going out of our way to meet the needs of God’s people. First Christian Church is committed to serving our community through organized volunteer opportunities, strategic partnerships, and through building individual relationships with our neighbors.

Your Role.

The Community Outreach Minister works to connect the hands and feet of First Christian Church with opportunities to show love in tangible ways in our community. This role is critical in organizing teams, partnerships, and service projects within our region.

Your Character.

Skills don’t count for much if they aren’t founded on humility and a heart of service. Nowhere is this truer than in the context of working for God’s Church.

• You are passionate to serve in a multi-generational church that seeks to tell the story of Jesus to those who don’t yet know Him.

• Your heart for people who are vulnerable and marginalized spurs you to action.

• You are well-organized and know how to break large tasks into specific roles.

• You lead others with humility, patience, and honesty.

• You know how to recruit, inspire, and equip volunteers to meaningful action.

• Your communication is clear, timely, and friendly through phone, email, and in person.

Your Work with Others.

Nobody flies solo here. We’re a dedicated staff team and are all partners in what’s happening at FCC, so we work in unison and always have each other’s back.

• Work to shape the vision of community outreach at FCC with Staff Leadership.

• Brainstorm with and provide insight to groups regarding potential service opportunities.

• Oversee Benevolence area and lead Benevolence team.

• Supervise the Community Neighbors Minister.

Your Tasks.

Roles within ministry can often encompass a wide variety of responsibilities, but you can expect the following to be a regular part of your role.

• Coordinate serving opportunities in our community

• Recruit, develop, and communicate with volunteers

• Gather supplies/materials needed for service projects

• Organize project sign-ups and registration process

• Track events and volunteers in the FCC database

• Facilitate partnerships with local organizations

• Coordinate collection drives

• Coordinate the Melting Pot (3rd Thursday each month)

• Coordinate Love Month and all accompanying service projects

Qualifications for this Position:

• This is a 20-hour position with opportunity for growth of additional hours in future

• Reports to: Adam Proffitt, Welcome and Outreach Minister

o Send Resumes to aproffitt@fcc-jc.org

Your Context. 

First Christian Church is an imperfect group of people who have plenty of differences—and we love it that way. We're seekers and followers who have all come to the same realization: God is for everyone, so we are too. Together we seek to follow Jesus and tell the whole world about His love for them.  

We say we’re for everyone, and we mean it.  

That can take many different shapes across our ministries, but FCC Kids is committed to sending the next generation out into their world as missionaries who love God, love everyone, make disciples, and share their stories. 

Your Role.  

Your primary focus will be building, equipping and communicating with FCC Kids Sunday School and Wednesday Early Education teams. Sunday School will involve both Early Childhood (birth- Kindergarten) and Elementary (1st – 5th Grade) classes. Wednesday Early Education will include birth – Pre-Kindergarten. You’ll fulfill your ministry focus by:

• Executing the ministry strategies laid out by the Lead Children’s Minister 
• Coordinating curriculum/teaching plans with other FCC Kids staff team members 
  
• Apprentice team members into various team positions associated with Sunday School and Wednesday Night classes, such as Teaching Teams and Assistant Teams. 

• Maintain strong teams by managing schedules, communicating clearly, ensuring needed resources are in place and consistent encouragement.
• Invite new volunteer team members to participate in our Shared Recruitment Strategy
• Meet weekly with the FCC Kids Team
• Take responsibility for some aspects of large church or staff events. 
• Participate in FCC All-Staff meetings, trainings, events, etc.  

Your Work with Others.  

Nobody flies solo here. We’re a dedicated staff team and are all partners in what’s happening at FCC, so we work in unison and always have each other’s back. Your part of the equation looks like this:  

• Participate fully with the FCC Kids Team by maintaining consistent office hours, taking initiative for your areas of responsibility and having a heart of service to see the entire ministry flourish.
• Work with the FCC Kids Team to create and execute strategies for both maintaining and developing the FCC Kids ministry to both children and parents/guardians. 
• Partner with other FCC staff teams, such as Communications and Operations Teams, by submitting requests, communicating plans and offering appreciation so that our various Teams work together smoothly and effectively for overall church health. 

Bonus Points. (special consideration given to candidates that also have these) 

• Previous experience volunteering or serving on a church staff in the areas of Children or Student Ministry education/curriculum development.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either childhood education or children’s ministry 

Additional Information.  

• This position reports to the Lead Children’s Minister 
• This position is a 20 hour part-time role that serves on the FCC Kids Team  

Interested applicants should send resumes and references to Konnor Donahue. 

kdonahue@fcc-jc.org 423-232-5700

Your Context.

First Christian Church is an imperfect group of people who have plenty of differences—and we love it that way. We're seekers and followers who have all come to the same realization: God is for everyone, so we are too. Together we seek to follow Jesus and tell the whole world about His love for them. 

We say we’re for everyone, and we mean it.

That can take many different shapes across our ministries, but FCC Kids is committed to sending the next generation out into their world as missionaries who love God, love everyone, make disciples, and share their stories.

Your Role.

Your primary focus will be building, equipping and communicating with Sunday Large Group and Wednesday KidVenture teams. Sunday Large Groups will involve both Early Childhood (Age 2 - Kindergarten) and Elementary (1st – 5th Grade) environments. You’ll fulfill your ministry focus by

• Executing the ministry strategies laid out by the Lead Children’s Minister
• Coordinating curriculum/teaching plans with other FCC Kids staff team members
• Apprentice team members into various team positions associated with Large Groups, such as Worship Team, Teaching Team, Room Helper Team, Production Team and teams associated with our mid-week ministry, KidVenture.
• Maintain strong teams by managing schedules, communicating clearly, ensuring needed resources are in place and consistent encouragement.
• Invite new volunteer team members to participate in our Shared Recruitment Strategy
• Meet weekly with the FCC Kids Team
• Take responsibility for some aspects of large church or staff events.
• Participate in FCC All-Staff meetings, trainings, events, etc.
  

 Your Work with Others.

Nobody flies solo here. We’re a dedicated staff team and are all partners in what’s happening at FCC, so we work in unison and always have each other’s back. Your part of the equation looks like this:

• Participate fully with the FCC Kids Team by maintaining consistent office hours, taking initiative for your areas of responsibility and having a heart of service to see the entire ministry flourish.
• Work with the FCC Kids Team to create and execute strategies for both maintaining and developing the FCC Kids ministry to both children and parents/guardians.
• Partner with other FCC staff teams, such as Communications and Operations Teams, by submitting requests, communicating plans and offering appreciation so that our various Teams work together smoothly and effectively for overall church health.

Bonus Points. (special consideration given to candidates that also have these)

• Previous experience volunteering or serving on a church staff in the areas of Children and/or Worship/Large Group teams.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either childhood education or children’s ministry

Additional Information.  

• This position reports to the Lead Children’s Minister.
• This position is a 20 hour part-time role that serves on the FCC Kids Team  

Interested applicants should send resumes and references to Konnor Donahue. 

kdonahue@fcc-jc.org
423-232-5700