Children & Families Ministry Group

Role:

To support the integration of Children and Families Ministry as an essential part of Glen Waverley Uniting Church’s (GWUC) total life and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage and support faith & leadership development in all areas of Children & Family (C&F) ministry

• Support the C&F Coordinator with identifying resources for C&F ministries.

• Communicate with the wider Church community about C&F ministry events.

• Encourage families to connect with missional group activities.
• Annually assess goals to ensure they are in line with GWUC goals
• To appoint a Chairperson and Secretary to facilitate and record meetings.

• Assist the C&F Coordinator with preparing reports for the operation and development of Children and Families ministry where needed.

• Participate in long term / big picture dreaming and planning for the enhancement and growth of Children and Families Ministry at GWUC.

• Encourage connections between the different C&F programs (9.15am & 4.30pm worship, K.A.T, D.O.G, Uthies, Playgroup, Christmas Alight).

• Planning and facilitating C&F Combined Events.

• Attend a Safe Church training session every three years, beginning in the first year of volunteering at GWUC.
• Report annually to the Congregation, and to Church Council to ensure accountability and transparency
• Complete the Ministry Review document by the January of each year (for the year preceding)

• Support all C&F programs in completing the Approval for Ministry check by April of each year

Requirements:

• A commitment and passion for Children and Families ministry.
• Excellent organisational, strategic thinking and pastoral skills.

Commitment:

• One meeting every quarter.

Proposed Membership of group:

• Children and Families Ministry Coordinator
• Church Council representative
• 4 members of Children and Families ministry programs or members of the congregation with an interest in Children and Families ministry.