## page was renamed from 4.8.2 Children & Families Ministry Group #acl NeilSkilton:read,write All:read <> <> == 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.