The Children & Family Ministries internship is a part-time position under the children and family
ministry programs representing preschoolers through 5th grade and youths. This person will work
closely with the Christian Education deacon/deaconess, Christian Education Committee, and
Pastors in planning, developing and executing the children and family ministries of the church in
accordance with the mission and vision of Cornerstone Chinese Church.
Qualifications:
• This person should be of good Christian character evidenced by living an exemplary life
according to the word of God and a commitment to Jesus Christ, shown in part, through
active participation in the life of a church. Candidates must meet the character
qualifications for leadership as outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and I Peter 5:2-4.
• The person shall be in total agreement with the doctrinal statement of Cornerstone Chinese
Church and be willing to abide by its Constitution and Bylaws.
• Training and passion in children ministries highly desired. The candidate must have a
college degree. A degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or theology is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication and teaching skills in one-on-one and group settings with
students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Demonstrate good organizational, administrative, and planning skills.
• Show strong leadership skills and the ability to recruit, motivate, support, equip, disciple,
and direct both adult and youth volunteers.
• Fluent in oral and written English. Chinese language not required.
Responsibilities:
Cornerstone Kids Ministry
• Coordinating of Cornerstone Kids ministry from preschool through 5th grade working with
families to build a healthy and spiritual growth environment at church and in the home.
• Working closely with Christian Education deacon/deaconess, CE committee, pastors of the
three congregations in planning, developing and executing the children ministries.
• Plan, supervise and oversee children’s worship service for children using biblical teaching,
script, lesson videos, small group class, music and crafts.
• Selection and evaluation process of curriculum that will provide fresh, engaging and
relevant teaching.
• Scheduling teachers/helpers as well as recruiting, promoting and training new volunteers.
• Provide an important role of communication with parents and church leadership.
• Coordinating and executing of Christian Education special events.
• Make availability to serve in classrooms needing assistance.
• Provide assistance to church leaders in implementing new ideas to grow Cornerstone Kids
ministry.
Ignite Group Responsibilities (optional)
• Ignite group counselor
• Administrator of Ignite Group calendar
• Oversee monthly birthdays
• Engage with local non-for-profit & ministry opportunities (school year & summer).
God-X College group Responsibilities (summer, optional)
• Administrator of God-X Group calendar and communications.
• Female counselor
Accountability:
This person is accountable to the Senior Associate Pastor, Raj Christodoss. An annual evaluation
will be conducted.
Compensation Range:
$20/hour up to 20 hours/wk.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job description. They are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list of the entire job scope.
Cornerstone Chinese Church is an independent, nondenominational church of 150 members
including 20 children and 15 youth located in Villa Park, Illinois (a western suburb of Chicago). We
are a family church with three congregations: English, Mandarin, and Cantonese speaking. Given
present demographics we are anticipating growth in our children and family ministries. We
recognize the critical importance of building a strong foundation and a nurturing ministry for our
children and families as integral to the overall spiritual growth of our church family. We have a
unique blend of cultural heritage and a multi-generational membership that loves one another in
the name of Jesus Christ.