Minister of Education / Administration

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Required: A seminary degree (preferably in Christian Education) *

·         Required: 3-5 years of experience as Minister of Education, Business Administrator on a Baptist church staff, a comparable Baptist denomination service position or other comparable business or education experience

·         Required: A commitment to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally

·         Required: Being highly motivated to share in Christian ministry

·         Required: The ability to work with volunteers

·         Required: The ability to work cooperatively with other staff members

·         Required: An active membership in Macedonia Baptist Church

·         Required: The ability to listen effectively and to communicate clearly, both orally and in written form

·         Required: Ability to use computer software and assist the church in staying relevant in a technology driven society

·         Required: Exceptional speaking skills and the ability to speak confidently before groups

·         Required: Quality leadership skills

·         Required: Exceptional administrative skills

·         Required: Passing criminal, financial, and sexual misconduct background checks

Responsibilities: 

·         To serve every area of Macedonia Baptist Church with a Servant’s heart and attitude

·         Self motivated

·         In cooperation with the appropriate church leaders, work to set goals, determine priorities, establish programs and coordinate a calendar which will lead the church to accomplish its mission

·         Give leadership and direction to the educational ministry of the church by recruiting and motivating church member participation in the development of the following areas:

o        Sunday School

o        Discipleship Training

o        Wednesday Night Classes

o        Weeknight Classes

o        New Member Classes

o        New Christian Classes

o        Leadership Development

·         Create, direct, and supervise a church outreach-evangelism program

·         Keep abreast of the latest trends, methods, and materials as related to religious education and administration

·         Plan and promote fellowships, retreats, seminars and conferences which will enhance the spiritual growth and development of the church

·         In cooperation with the Pastor:

o        Supervise staff members in pursuit of effective and efficient performance of their duties

o        Help in the assimilation and care of members

o        Assist in visitation

o        Disburse emergency benevolent funds

o        Serve as staff advisor for church committees

·         In cooperation with the Church Financial Secretary:

o        Supervise the maintenance of accurate records for all educational organizations including the church membership roll

o        Assist the Finance Committee in the development of the annual budget

o        Administer the business and financial affairs of the church pertaining to insurance, taxes, and personnel records

o        Supervise the maintenance of complete records pertaining to church properties and finance

o        Coordinate the funding of special projects with appropriate church leaders and staff

o        Establish and operate an effective plan of financial record keeping and reporting

o        Coordinate the church calendar and insure the readiness of church facilities and equipment in accordance with the calendar

·         In cooperation with the Building and Grounds Committee:

o        Oversee the care, maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds and equipment.

·         Comply with all established church policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal and state laws  *

·         Accept other assignments made by the Pastor