Director of Family, Youth and Children Ministry - Rivers Edge Methodist Church

Job and Church Brief:

River’s Edge Methodist Church is seeking an individual who nurtures a Strong Christian life to provide vision and coordination of ministry to families, youth, and children (ages 0-18). This person generates new ideas, effectively copes with change and uncertainty, practices integrity and transparent communication, enjoys working hard, and makes connections in the congregation to serve families, children and youth in a variety of roles. In the welcoming environment, this broadminded person will help the church bridge all ages while developing and administering all aspects of ministry to support and encourage relationships and growth for families, youth and children.

River’s Edge is a small to medium sized welcoming congregation in Spencer, Iowa, the NW corner of Iowa near the Iowa Great Lakes. Our focus of "Bible Believing, Jesus Loving” guides both the identity and mission to God's world. As an independent Methodist congregation, The church embrace and center our Statement of Faith on Wesleyan theology "Gather at the River’s Edge" and “Belong. Believe. Become.” showcase the congregational life together. The church is a congregation filled with active youth, laughter, tears, and worship services that speak to who the church is and what God is calling the people to be. The church embraces new ideas while building on a deep Biblical Foundation.