Amplify Church, in Willow Spring, North Carolina, is looking for a Director of Family Ministries. The mission of the church is: We amplify the beauty of Jesus into a broken world so that everyone can Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

Church Profile

Our Beginnings

Amplify Church began in 1939, right in the heart of downtown Raleigh—at the corner of Halifax and Franklin Streets. In 1956, we did something wild: we physically cut the church building in half and rolled both sections on logs three blocks south to the corner of Wilmington and North Streets. Just a few years later, in 1962, we moved again—this time to Garner, just south of Raleigh—carrying the same message of Jesus every step of the way.

Fast Forward to Today

While the message of God’s love and rescue has never changed, He’s doing something fresh in us and through us. With renewed focus on children, passionate worship, and bold Bible teaching, we felt called to take a new step of faith. In the summer of 2020, we moved into the growing community of Willow Spring, North Carolina.

That’s why we call ourselves a brand new old church—86 years of legacy, still all-in on what’s next.

Values

  • We pray first.
  • We “bet the farm” against hell.
  • Activate disciple makers.
  • Grant hopefulness.
  • Point to holiness.
  • We contribute more than we consume.

Amplify Church is a Church of the Nazarene and holds to a Wesleyan Doctrine. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these Core Beliefs and Biblical doctrines. 

 Job Description for the Director of Family Ministries

Purpose of the Job

The role of the Director of Family Ministries (DFM) is to oversee the family ministry strategy of Amplify Church under the direction and leadership of the Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of Amplify Church and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission, vision and values. The DFM partners with parents to disciple their children while equipping healthy families. This position reports to the Executive Pastor.

Modeling Biblical Priorities

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Amplify Church. The DFM should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. The DFM models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The DFM strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships and actions.

These objectives are accomplished by:

  • Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
  • Participating in an Amplify Church small group on a regular basis.
  • Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
  • Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
  • Supporting the ministries of Amplify Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of gross income.
  • Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Amplify Church employees, as defined by the Staff Handbook.

Leadership of Staff and Volunteer Teams

Success in this role will be best accomplished by prioritizing an investment in ministry leaders who, in turn, influence parents, students and children. The DFM is responsible for creating an environment that attracts, develops and empowers the leaders providing ministry programming to all children and students by:

  • Provide leadership and oversight to core central support for Kids, Student, and Family Ministry teams.
  • Work closely with the XP to ensure support functions are in full compliance with all applicable laws, denomination and regulations.
  • Championing the family ministry leadership development strategy.
  • Providing centralized efforts for training leaders (retreats, tools, continuing education opportunities, etc.)
  • Providing staff and volunteer teams with current family ministry best practices.
  • Ensuring that the family ministry team answers questions and provides remarkable customer service to parents, students and kids on a consistent basis.
  • Providing regular evaluations, feedback and systematic improvements for team members.
  • Creating and continuously improving follow-up methods to ensure that new families and their kids are plugged in to Amplify Church.
  • Developing, submitting and managing budget forecasts and expenses for team leaders.
  • Identifying, recruiting and interviewing potential staff members.
  • Providing intentional opportunities to show appreciation to volunteers and staff.

Oversight and Execution of Family Events

Designs and facilitates events intended to strengthen families, and parenting skills by:

  • Implementing a strategy to equip parents to help their kids take their next steps toward Christ, focused on what happens outside of church walls.
  • Providing opportunities for parents to increase parenting skills and effectiveness.

Other Adaptive Responsibilities

  • Pastoral Duties (weddings, funerals, visit as needed, counseling as needed, keep in good standing with NC NAZ)

Experience and Knowledge Required

  • Education: BA/BS degree required; Relevant master’s degree preferred.
  • Background in Kids, Student, Young Adult, and Family ministry with 5-10 years of relevant leadership experience.
  • Exhibits a strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced in personal relationships, commitment to the church, personal work ethic, compassion, and a heart for lost people.
  • Exhibits excellent administrative, organizational and management skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize requests, manage multiple staff and projects, and direct departmental workflow.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and people well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience recruiting, leading, and equipping volunteers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to master use of essential church software systems such as:
    • Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Suite
    • Planning Center
    • Other software where applicable

Preferred Attributes

  • Positive, fun, enjoyable, and life-giving attitude.
  • Loyal, heart of a servant.
  • Must be committed to the vision of Amplify to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion.
  • High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
  • Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Demonstrate loyalty to the vision of the team and church.
  • Ability to work well with others, cultivate a team-building atmosphere, and nurture relationships with co-workers and Day Makers.
  • Ability to manage calendar of events, task list, and own work schedule without supervision.
  • Ability to perform job requirements in high-energy and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of organization and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours on nights and weekends as needed.
  • Willingness to work in and understand the intricacies of a ministry-conscious environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly.
  • Ability to build teams and surround self with those whose strengths offset your weaknesses.
  • Do things with excellence … how we do one thing is how we do everything.
  • Commit to keep getting better.
  • Candor and kindness with staff team and those you will lead.

Extent of Public Contact

  • Members of Amplify
  • Team Being Overseen
  • Amplify Staff
  • Serve Team (public facing)
  • NC Nazarene District

Physical Demands

Minimal as needed (moving chairs, furniture, etc.)

Quarterly Check-in

  • Values Assessment
  • Looking Back and Forward for Goals
  • Wins Clarified
  • 3 Questions

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Kid’s Ministry Director
  • Student Ministry Pastor
  • Young Adult Ministry Lead

Contact

Interested in learning more? Send your resume to:

John Pappa, Operations Director, [email protected]

Jay Brooks, Executive Pastor, [email protected]