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Director of Christian
Education
Position Summary
Guided
by her/his own Christian
faith, the D.C.E. has
responsibility for
education programs for
all age groups,
providing opportunities
to experience God’s
love, acquire knowledge
of the Bible, and learn
about mission and
service, while being
actively supportive of
and sensitive to the
whole mission of Mt.
Bethel Presbyterian
Church.
Minimum qualifications
include (but are not
limited to): College
degree; course work
and/or experience in
Christian education or
related field; training
in and knowledge of the
Reformed Tradition;
energy and enthusiasm;
strong interpersonal and
communication skills;
strong organization
skills; flexibility and
creativity; knowledge of
Christian scriptures,
beliefs and church life;
and willingness to
pursue continuing
education.
Responsibilities
include: Overall
responsibility for the
Christian Education
Program at Mt. Bethel
including participation
in meetings; Sunday
morning Church School;
working with the
Session, Diaconate,
committees and teachers;
curriculum and resources
for educational
programs; program
evaluation; pertinent
administrative tasks;
and participation and
leadership in worship,
outreach and special
events. Special
emphasis is to be given
to programs and
involvement of children
and youth in the life of
the church.
Communications include:
Generation and periodic
revision of printed
literature and postings
on the church bulletin
boards and website;
regular interaction with
church staff and
committees; regular
office hours; and
promoting awareness of
Christian Education
activities among the
congregation.
Working relationships
include: The pastor, for
supervision and
evaluation; Christian
Education Committee, as
partners in this
endeavor; Youth
Committee, for
coordination of
activities and
resources; Personnel
Committee, providing
feedback, support and
evaluation; church
secretary, providing
clerical support;
teachers and other
volunteers, to receive
training, orientation,
supervision and support;
and the Presbytery’s
Educators’ Fellowship,
for support and
networking.
The first 90 days of
work comprise a
‘temporary employment’
period. At the end of
this period, the church
may extend an offer to
join the church staff.
If
interested, please send
resume to: Drexel
Jackson,
office@mtbethelchurch.org
Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church
3541 Rose of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712
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