Church Life Coordinator

476 Governor Wentworth Highway (NH Route 109)
Melvin Village, NH 03850

The Church Life Coordinator (CLC) supports the mission and ministry of Melvin Village Community Church (MVCC) by providing leadership in areas that complement the pastor’s focus on preaching and pastoral care. This role also emphasizes congregational life, Christian instruction for young and old, and community outreach. The CLC will collaborate with the pastor, staff, and lay leaders to foster a spiritually vibrant and enriching community. This is a salaried position with regular check-ins with the Pastor and Moderator(s). Annual salary range is $30,000 to $35,000, based on an average of 25 hours/week. Requirements: The candidate for CLC is a Christian with a knowledge and love of the Bible, God’s Holy Word and agrees with the statement of faith of MVCC. The candidate for CLC is someone who speaks comfortably in front of a group, loves people of all ages and seeing them grow as a community in Christ. This person must be creative with new ideas that inspire the possibility of growth within the church body (physically and spiritually). Ordination is not required for this position, but a desire for growing in knowledge of the Bible and the functionings of His church is encouraged and essential. Job Description: • Christian Instruction & Spiritual Formation (Estimated: 8-10 hours/week) o Lead and/or organize regular adult Bible studies/classes o Oversee youth Christian education  Buy or create curriculum for Jr. Church (elementary)  Provide training for volunteers and part-time staff (Jr. Church and nursery)  Be responsible for keeping Sunday school rooms in good working condition  Coordinate and prepare weekly curriculum materials, games, and craft supplies to ensure volunteer teachers are fully equipped and ready to teach upon arrival • Worship Service responsibilities (Estimated: 2 hours/week) o Provide bi-monthly sermons from the pulpit (and when needed) o On a semi-regular basis or when needed; participate in the weekly service as:  Prayer leader (take requests and lead prayer)  Reading scripture  Fill in as communion server when needed  Greet congregants before and after the service o Assist in seasonal services: Easter/Christmas/Advent, etc. • Congregational Life (Estimated: 6-8 hours/week) o Plan and support events that build community:  Church meals, fellowship events, game nights, small groups, etc.  Facilitate a “Church Retreat” committee and implement retreat design o Support church by attending committee meetings as appropriate o Support the Pastor with congregational care:  Home visits, hospital visits, prayer, welcoming newcomers on Sunday, emails, cards and other ways as appropriate • Functions of the Church (Estimated: 2 hours/week) o Collaborate with Administrative Assistant on newsletters, social media, etc. o Assist with internal communications through:  Updating calendar with events under this position’s purview  Help with inter-committee communications  Provide encouragement for staff (i.e. music, administrative, pastoral)  Contribute to the monthly newsletter • Outreach & Community Engagement (Estimated: 4 hours/week) o Organize the Fall Festival/ Christmas Cookie decorating o Assist organizers with Annual Church Fair & Auction o Brainstorm with staff and committees on other possible community outreach o Serve as a liaison with MVCC supported organizations (e.g. Dance Ministry, Coffee Cart at Willing Workers Hall, Hikers Club)

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