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Director of Children & Family Ministry

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY – Effective 07-19-26

Are you passionate about shepherding the next generation and equipping families to grow together in faith?

Church of the Good Shepherd is seeking a visionary, high-energy leader to direct our Children and Family Ministries (birth through 5th grade). In this role, you will inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, cultivate creative discipleship programs, and partner directly with parents to build a vibrant, welcoming community where children can become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead & Vision: Oversee dynamic programming for children from infancy through 5th grade, including Sunday School, Nursery care, and special community events.
  • Build Community: Recruit, train, mentor, and encourage a thriving team of lay staff and volunteers.
  • Partner with Families: Act as a resource, mentor, and guide for church families as they navigate their own discipleship journeys.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to align ministries with the overall vision and goals of the church.

Who We Are Looking For

  • A self-starter with a deep Christian faith and a joyful commitment to sharing the Good News.
  • A collaborative team player who is approachable, full of integrity, and loves engaging with kids.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a wonderful plus!

Ready to Shape the Next Generation?

If you are ready to bring leadership, creativity, and pastoral care to our families, we would love to hear from you.

Administrative Assistant

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY– Effective 07-19-26

Are you a highly organized individual with a heart for hospitality and ministry support?

Church of the Good Shepherd is seeking a welcoming, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to anchor our church office. In this vital role, you will be the helpful face and voice of our congregation—managing day-to-day office activities, providing essential support to our staff, and reflecting the Pastor’s heart to our members and the wider community. If you love keeping systems running smoothly while making people feel genuinely valued, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

  • Anchor the Office: Act as our primary receptionist, manage incoming correspondence, coordinate the church calendar, maintain key administrative databases, monitor office supplies, and assist with building security access controls (key fobs).
  • Shape Weekly Worship: Prepare weekly service bulletins, coordinate traditional service liturgists, and assist with essential worship materials and PowerPoint presentations, and manage traditional altar flower arrangements
  • Connect the Community: Handle vital communication streams, including visitor letters, senior/shut-in news updates, digital communication, and promotional materials.

Who We Are Looking For

  • A self-starter with a deep Christian faith and a commitment to the vision and mission of Church of the Good Shepherd.
  • An approachable, sensitive, and collaborative team player who treats every interaction with absolute integrity.
  • A tech-savvy coordinator comfortable with MS 365 (Word, Excel, OneDrive, PowerPoint), desktop publishing experience creating flyers and PDFs, and navigating core database management.

Ready to Support the Mission?

If you are ready to bring your administrative gifts, organizational clarity, and a joyful spirit to our staff and congregation, we want to hear from you!

To apply or learn more, please submit your resume and cover letter to
plenton@umcogs.org or call the church office at 717.272.7741