Director of Children and Youth Ministries, Full-Time, Episcopal: Oakland, CA
St. John’s Episcopal Church is a pastoral-size parish in Oakland, California. Our vision is to manifest God’s love through invitation, inclusion, faith and action. Our parish prides itself on being welcoming, innovative and action focused. We have a great sense of humor while we engage in serious work. We like to say “St. John’s has left the building”, and we have. We are the founding congregation for Confirm not Conform, a national Confirmation program, which is now in over a thousand congregations and growing. St. John’s also co-founded a regional community organizing effort that continues to build networks and impact major policies in the region. We are seeking ways to extend our relevance to the unchurched now and in the future.
The Director of Children and Youth Ministries (DCYM) serves to guide St. John’s in living out its mission for children and youth: “in an inclusive spiritual community, we equip families to be agents of change.” The DCYM oversees the creation and delivery of a holistic formation program from birth through high school graduation and beyond, including intentional spiritual nourishment of the caring adults who walk alongside children and youth during these times. St. John’s seeks a person who is passionate about social and environmental justice and equity, and who is excited to empower children, youth, and families to take action locally and beyond. Special attention to intergenerational connection and formation is important to the fabric of the St. John’s community. The St. John’s community is actively revolutionizing its children, youth, and family ministry, and seeks an energized, visionary leader who is excited to build and create on a strong foundation.
Download the full job description here: Final SJEC DCYM