The ministry coordinator performs the planning, execution, and supervision of direct ministry to children.
QUALIFICATIONS – The ministry coordinator must:
1. Be a born-again believer who feels called of God to the ministry of child evangelism.
2. Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
3. Have a good knowledge of the Scripture, demonstrate spiritual growth, and be able to communicate
God’s Word to others.
4. Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and prayer, and an unquestionable passion to reach kids
with the Gospel.
5. Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners.
6. Have skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs.
GENERAL – The ministry coordinator is responsible for:
1. Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship®.
2. Executing and accomplishing the vision of the state board and USA Ministries.
MINISTRY – The ministry coordinator will:
1. Understand that the foundation of ministry is prayer and lead by example in being committed to participating and working toward the growth of an effective local prayer program.
2. Assist the local director in establishing and maintaining church partnerships which will fulfill the purpose of CEF®: evangelize, disciple and establish the next generation to God and His church.
3. Be willing to participate in direct ministry with children, including teaching in various CEF ministries to maintain an understanding of today’s child and to adequately address the effectiveness of CEF programs.
4. Be able to identify students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential CYIAers, personally participate in CYIA as assigned by state leadership, and help CYIA become/remain successful.
5. Serve as a liaison between CEF and the church.
6. Visit clubs to provide prayer, encouragement, counsel, and direction.
LEADERSHIP – The ministry coordinator will:
Work with the local director in providing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling all children within the chapter, striving to establish them with local churches.
Meet regularly with and lead ministry staff and volunteers to provide encouragement, counsel, and direction.
Be a model of God’s ideal of servant leaders.
Work with the local committee in raising sufficient funds for the ministry.
Train, prepare, support, and lead volunteers as they carry out ministry.
Develop leadership skills in ministry staff, volunteers, and summer missionaries.
Plan and organize training for ministry volunteers.
ADMINISTRATIVE – The ministry coordinator will:
1. Ensure that all CEF policies and procedures are followed, and proper governance is maintained.
2. Keep accurate and complete records.
3. Working with office staff to ensure all volunteer applications, interviews and reference checks, Statements of Faith, and Child Protection paperwork are completed accurately and in a timely
manner.
4. Secure locations to conduct the various ministries of Child Evangelism Fellowship.
5. Work with schools, churches, and individuals to fulfill CEF ministry, completing necessary paperwork,
scheduling clubs and other events, and working with volunteers.
6. Make sure all necessary materials are provided to club teams.
7. Communicate accurately about the current state of ministry to the local director and local committee.
8. Attend all state-office-sponsored meetings as requested by the state director or board.
As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.