JOB DETAILS
Local Coordinator/Director
CompanyChild Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Inc
LocationHarrisonburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 26, 2026
About The Company
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered organization whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
Child Evangelism Fellowship is the world's largest ministry to children. Last ministry year, CEF reached over 19 million children around the world. We are in nearly every country of the world. We work together with churches, schools and communities so kids can hear and understand how to receive Christ and grow in their faith.
About the Role
Employer: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia, Inc.
Immediate Supervisor: The State Director and The Local Committee when in session
The local director is ultimately a developer of volunteers and other leaders and is the face of the local chapter.
QUALIFICATIONS – The Local Direct must:
1. Possess leadership qualities as found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
2. Have a demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and prayer, and an unquestionable passion to reach kids with the Gospel.
3. Be a continual learner, relevant, strategist, love people and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience and culture.
4. Love the local church and other Christian organizations and value them as ministry partners.
5. Have skills to identify other leaders, organize groups, cast vision and evaluate the ministry programs.
GENERAL – The local director is responsible for:
1. Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship.
2. Executing and accomplishing the vision of the state board and USA Ministries.
3. Overseeing all aspects of the local chapter.
MINISTRY – The local director must:
1. Understand that the foundation of ministry is prayer and lead by example in being committed to developing, implementing, improving and growing an effective local prayer program.
2. Aggressively pursue church partnerships which will fulfill the purpose of CEF: evangelize, disciple and establish the next generation to God and His church.
3. Be able to identify, enlist, equip, develop, and encourage others to become an effective, multi-staff team serving God in this ministry.
4. Be involved in a minimum level of direct ministry with children to maintain an understanding of today’s child and to adequately evaluate the effectiveness of CEF programs.
5. Be able to identify students (grades 9 – college) who may be potential CYIAers, personally participate in CYIA as assigned by state leadership, and help CYIA become/remain successful.
6. Establish, develop, and improve ministry effectiveness throughout the entire chapter.
LEADERSHIP – The local director will:
1. Work with the local committee in providing vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling all children within the chapter, striving to establish them with local churches.
2. Meet regularly with and lead ministry staff and volunteers to provide encouragement, counsel, and direction.
3. Assist ministry staff and volunteers in developing and evaluating their ministry goals.
4. Encourage the local committee to take advantage of committee training opportunities.
5. Work with the local committee in raising sufficient funds for the ministry.
6. Annually assess all ministry staff.
7. Develop leadership skills in ministry staff, volunteers, and summer missionaries.
8. Oversee and constantly evaluate the teacher training program.
ADMINISTRATIVE – The local director will:
1. Ensure that all CEF policies and procedures are followed and proper governance is maintained.
2. Keep accurate and complete records.
3. Work with the local committee to develop and submit an annual budget to the state director for state board approval to be implemented January 1 yearly.
4. Ensure that all reports, minutes, communications, money, and donor receipts are submitted as required.
5. Communicate accurately about the chapter condition to the state director and local committee.
6. Attend all state-office-sponsored meetings as requested by the state director or board.
7. Other duties as assigned.
7. Other duties as assigned.
As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. I have read and agree to comply with this job description, the Staff Member Handbook, and the USA Operations and Policy Manual.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $3,750.00 - $3,921.00 per month
Get Involved
Child Evangelism Fellowship ® (CEF) is a church-assist organization focused on evangelizing and teaching children ages 4-14. CEF Virginia trains ministry teams of volunteers to conduct evangelistic events. We serve churches and individuals by equipping them to fulfill the great commission as an ambassador for Christ – reconciling the lost with the message of the gospel.
Our Focus Is On Children And Church Ministries
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Virginia is a church-assist organization focused on evangelizing and teaching children ages 4-14. Simply stated, CEF Virginia trains ministry teams who volunteer to conduct evangelistic events usually outside the church walls. Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia serves churches and individuals by equipping them to fulfill the great commission. We help them to be an ambassador for Christ, equipping them to reconcile the lost with the message of the gospel.
CEF Virginia serves all of the state chapters throughout Virginia. We have several different ministries for children such as the Good News Club, 5-Day Club and CYIA. We host several events through these ministries thereby serving the churches with proven children’s ministry training, materials and methods. This in turn allows us to lead the chapter communities in evangelizing children
Key Skills
LeadershipVolunteer DevelopmentTeam BuildingEvangelismPrayerChurch PartnershipsMinistry EvaluationStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementRecord KeepingCommunicationTrainingChild MinistryVision CastingEncouragementCounseling
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The local director is responsible for fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship and overseeing all aspects of the local chapter. They will work with the local committee to provide vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling children within the chapter.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
636
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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