Director of Faith Formation
River Road Presbyterian Church
Richmond, Virginia
Director of Faith Formation
River Road Presbyterian Church
Job Summary: Serve as a resource to the Faith Formation (FF) Ministry Team. Use gifts, talents, and
experience to direct a broad Faith Formation ministry for children, youth, and adults. Provide creative and
constructive opportunities for spiritual formation and development integrating education, worship, mission,
and fellowship. This is a non-ordained position.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Strong organizational skills and capacity for team building
• Outgoing and engaging personality, capable of both leading and collaborating with ministry team
• Enthusiasm for learning and Christian Education
• Familiarity with relevant software for Faith Formation (Email, Office, Canva, Google Suite, etc.)
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and integrate the RRPC Faith Formation Ministry with the overall vision of the church.
• Review, develop, and recommend curriculum and programs.
• Oversee Faith Formation Sunday and Wednesday programs for children and adults.
• Teach and lead Sunday School classes and other educational programs upon request (adult book
studies, seasonal devotionals).
• Coordinate special programs including Milestone classes, special resources for Advent, Lent, and
Easter, and Vacation Bible School.
• Lead the “Time with the Children” and “Worship Wonders” during Sunday worship.
• Coordinate and oversee nursery and preschool caregivers.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate FF Ministry volunteers.
• Maintain and communicate activities calendar.
• Develop and maintain effective and timely communication strategies (email, web page, Facebook,
Realm, Constant Contact, church newsletter and FF brochure).
• Creatively increase worship involvement of children and youth in collaboration with worship leaders.
• Order and budget for Sunday School and FF programs.
• Work in coordination with the Growth & Outreach Ministry to facilitate a follow-up plan for visitors
or new members to encourage participation in RRPC Faith Formation programs for children, youth,
and adults.
• Manage classroom/building needs for all FF programs.
• Utilize continuing education opportunities to remain current on effective programming and
continued personal growth.
• Serve as liaison to the River Road Early Learning Center.
• Coordinate the church library.
• Promote/lead retreats and conferences.
• Attend and participate in meetings (staff, FF Ministry, Session).
• Integrate and work collegially with other resource staff members.
• Report directly to the Head of Staff.
Faith Development
• Maintain a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Lead an exemplary life, setting a worthy role model for RRPC members.
• Maintain a commitment of faith through loyal support of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience and determined annually by the Session and
Personnel Ministry. Premiums for individual health insurance and death & disability benefits paid by RRPC.
Additional insurance/benefit participation, including participation in Retirement Savings Plan, may be
obtained through Board of Pensions under its terms at employee’s cost. Four weeks annual vacation and
continuing education allowance.