Local Coordinator/Director

Child Evangelism Fellowship

CEF ministry leader directing the Greater Richmond chapter’s children’s evangelism programs. Mobilizing churches, volunteers, and staff through Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs, and CYIA.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $3,750 - $3,921 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in ministry by effectively recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers while implementing strategic plans to reach children with the Gospel. Proficient in managing ministry programs and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience Teaching ChildrenRelational Leadership AbilitiesBible College or Seminary TrainingProficiency in MS PowerPointExperience Discipling Volunteers

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Hard Skills

TeachingEvangelizingTrainingSupervisingStrategic PlanningBudget DevelopmentCompliance ManagementRecord KeepingBackground Check CompletionChild Ministry Program Implementation

Soft Skills

Relational LeadershipVision CastingEncouragementCounselingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS PowerPointMS PublisherMS WordMS ExcelAdobe AcrobatMailChimpProjectorsBlockrockers

Certifications & Qualifications

Background Check ClearanceLegal Authorization to Work in the United States

Industry Keywords

Child Evangelism FellowshipGood News Clubs5-Day ClubsChristian Youth In ActionMinistry Compliance AgreementStatement of Faith

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fulfill the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the Greater Richmond chapter
Execute the plans and objectives of USA Ministries, the local committee, and the state board
Oversee all aspects of the local chapter
Develop, implement, and grow an effective prayer program
Promote Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs to increase church partnerships
Recruit, train, and equip staff and volunteers
Maintain direct ministry contact with children through CEF-sponsored programs
Build and maintain the Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) ministry
Recruit short-term missionaries and provide additional ministry opportunities to CYIA missionaries
Arrange and help present ministry training programs
Develop and oversee implementation of a strategic plan with the local committee
Establish ministry among children in unreached cities, towns, and school districts
Meet with paid and volunteer staff for encouragement, counseling, evaluations, and leadership development
Support fundraising efforts and develop the annual budget
Ensure compliance with state and national policies and procedures
Complete employee appraisals for paid staff
Oversee and teach the teacher training program
Maintain records and ensure timely submission of reports, communications, funds, receipts, and thank-you notes
Communicate with the state director and local committee
Attend local directors meetings and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer
Passion for reaching children with the Gospel
Experience teaching and evangelizing children biblically
Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff
Continual learner with relational leadership abilities
Love for the local church and Christian organizations as ministry partners
Ability to identify leaders, organize groups, cast vision, and evaluate ministry programs
Extensive experience in biblically teaching and evangelizing children
Flawless record in behavior toward children and families
Experience discipling and training staff and volunteers
Effective teacher willing to lead, coach, and correct staff and volunteers
At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training with good academic performance
Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement
Intermediate proficiency in MS PowerPoint and email communication
Basic proficiency in MS Publisher, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to use projectors, Blockrockers, and technology used in Good News Clubs
Ability to use MailChimp for newsletters and ministry updates
Clear salvation testimony and active Christian faith
Agreement with the CEF Statement of Faith and willingness to sign the Ministry Compliance Agreement
Willingness and ability to commute to the office
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Willingness to travel as needed
Willingness to complete a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b)(9) employer matching
Healthcare Stipend
Paid time off
Training & development
Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Flexible work from home options available