Family Minister East Union Christian Church Atlanta, IN, Family Minister

Position Details

• Position Name:
  Family Minister
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, IN, United States of America
• Start Date:
• Ministry Type:
  Family Minister
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time

• Organization Name:
  East Union Christian Church
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, IN, United States of America
• Number of Employees: 6
• Average Weekly Attendance: 175

The Family Minister (Children, Youth, and Families) partners with parents, church leaders, and volunteers to disciple children and youth from birth through high school, young adults, equipping families to follow Jesus Christ faithfully. This role supports the church’s purpose of restoring New Testament Christianity by teaching Scripture, encouraging spiritual formation, and fostering meaningful relationships within the church family.

• The authority of Scripture as our guide for faith and practice
• Salvation through Jesus Christ, including baptism by immersion
• The importance of the local church and shared ministry
• Unity among believers and simple, biblical Christianity
• This ministry seeks to equip parents as the primary spiritual leaders in the home while providing Christ-centered, age-appropriate teaching and mentoring.

• Develop and oversee a Christ-centered children’s ministry grounded in Scripture
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers for children’s programs
• Ensure safe, welcoming, and spiritually nurturing environments
• Partner with parents to reinforce biblical teaching at home

• Develop and oversee weekly youth gatherings focused on biblical teaching, discipleship, and community
• Build mentoring relationships with students
• Encourage student involvement in worship, service, and mission opportunities
• Organize retreats, camps, and service projects consistent with church values

• Equip young adults & parents with tools and resources for spiritual leadership in the home
• Promote intergenerational relationships within the congregation

• Work under the guidance of the elders and in cooperation with the senior minister and staff
• Communicate regularly with church leadership and families
• Participate in staff meetings, planning, and church-wide events

• Required:
  • A growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Commitment to Restoration Movement theology and values
  • Strong understanding of Scripture and ability to teach it clearly
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in ministry, biblical studies, or a related field
  • Previous ministry experience in a local church setting
  • Training in family ministry or discipleship
  • Experience working with children, youth, and volunteers

• Spiritually mature and teachable
• Relational, approachable, and compassionate
• Organized, self-motivated, and dependable
• Able to work collaboratively within a congregational church structure
• Communication and relational skills

The Family Minister is accountable to the elders (and/or senior minister) and serves in alignment with the purpose and doctrine of the congregation.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and may include health insurance, PTO, retirement plan and personal education expenses.

Interested applicants should submit the following:
Biography, resume, sermon links (if applicable) and references to the provided contact.

Contact:
Donald White Elder/pulpit committee chairman   3850 South 900 West Tipton, IN, United States of America