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PRAISE TABERNACLE’S
CHILDREN’S MINISTERING ARTS CENTER
(CMAC) 'Won Hearts For Christ"

Pastor Joshua Kennedy
Joan E. Johnson, Director
Jaime Giordano, Administrator
Lenora Camper, Asst. Director

Sr. Pastor Steve Rahter
2235 Ocean Heights Ave.,
EHT., NJ 08234
609-927-4560

Pastor Joshua & Loraine Kennedy
2235 Ocean Heights Ave., Children and Youth Pastor
EHT., NJ 08234 Kingdom Invasion, a Youth Aflame
609-402-8869

The Children’s Ministering Arts Center is a program designed to teach children that God is real. Children are taught how to praise and worship God by utilizing the creative arts to include, but not limited to: choir, dance, mime, Judah’s stick, drama, as well as equipping them in the word through bible study, evangelical training, worship warfare, prayer, knowing the voice of God, flowing in the prophetic, etc. Children interested in attending will be required to participate in the Eagles’ Nest bible study 1st Wednesday of each month. We will require a commitment in writing by students with parental consent to learn “The Word” of God, understand the importance of prayer and operate in the things of the spirit, as well as attend all workshops designed for spiritual growth and be available for ministry.

PROGRAMS AND COORDINATORS:

Mime & Drama
Jaime Giordano
7-8:00 (Wkly., FLC) except for 3rd Wed.

Split group with Anointed Movement and work on group project
1st Wed FLC 7-7:30; 8-8:30

Choir 5-8 yrs.
Lenora Camper
7-7:30 (Weekly)
FLC Room 2

1st Wed FLC 7-7:30 with Praise Team; group choir 8-8:30
3rd Wed. 5-8 yrs. go to Puppets, older
kids go to Sign Language L.E.A.D. Ministry

(Living Everyday A Disciple)
(Children’s Intercessory Prayer)
Joan E. Johnson
7-7:30 (Weekly) Sanctuary Room 2
(All children 9 & up go to Sign Lang. after prayer on 2nd & 4th Wed)

Praise Team
Joan E. Johnson
7:30-8:00 wkly.,
1st Wed. group practice 7:00-7:30 with Lenora
7:30-8 group project
FLC Room 1

Full Choir
Joan E. Johnson
8:00-8:30
Weekly

FLC
1st Wed 7-7:30; 8-8:30

Puppet Ministry
Sunnie Mattern
7:30-8:00
(Weekly)
(3rd Wed. 7-8:00)
FLC Room 2
(1st Wed No Class)

Artistic Sign Language
Ann Maselli
7:30-8:00
(2nd & 4th Wed. Jan – Mar)
Deaf Room

Anointed Movement
Chelsey & Julie
3rd Wed 7:00-8:00
FLC Calling All Kids
In Christ I Am! Weekly Bible Study
Pastor Josh Kennedy
(1st Wed.)
7:30-8:00 FLC

Quarterly Birthday Parties
Lenora Camper
Mar., June, Sept., Dec.

Creative/Expressive Arts and Crafts
Diane Matthews –Feb., Apr., May, June Wednesday, Eagles Nest
7:45-8:15 (Seasonal/Holidays) Dates TBA

Worship Conference
April 25th
8-3pm

Glory Kids Ministry Workshop
Karen Sattem
7-8:00 (July)

Summer Program
Judah’s Stick
TBD

OUR PURPOSE:

The main purpose is to build the church. “The strength of the church is in the children”. We are raising up uncompromising kingdom kids at a young age. We are equipping them for what lies ahead in their future. We are building their faith. We are teaching them who they are in Christ. Our hope is that they will know that God is real and develop a loving, intimate and lasting relationship with God; a relationship that will carry them into adulthood, producing a stronger more powerful church.

How do we accomplish this mission?
• By having each Program Coordinator trained and prepared to instruct practical life applications along with the word, making it come alive in the arts while providing a fun and safe atmosphere that will cause lasting memories.
• By teaching scripture to support the work/presentation, skit, etc.
• Weekly Bible Study.
• Holding workshops and conferences for adults and children.
• By breaking down and giving understanding to specific words and jargons that we take for granted in the Christian language, but a child doesn’t grasp.
• Teaching them how to pray, lay hands on each other and why and what that means.
• Disciplining them to understand what ministry is all about and giving God our best.
• Evangelizing and what that means; networking and understanding the bigger picture of what the body of Christ means, and who the body is.
• Teaching them to experience the presence of God, to hear from him, to know his voice and operate and obey his word.
• Teaching them how to use their bibles and understand weapons of warfare, what they are and how to use them in their lives so it becomes natural and real.
• Teaching them what it means to be an Ambassador of Jesus Christ and the importance of maintaining that position when no one is looking.

DIRECTIVES AND GUIDELINES:

All individuals involved in working in the Children’s Ministering Arts Center must be able to pass a criminal background check and child abuse screening.
CMAC Administration is composed of: Director, Administrator, Assistant Director, Special Events Coordinator, Secretary, Program Coordinators and Volunteers.

All creative ideas, lessons, materials and presentations must meet the standards of the center, which falls under the guidelines of Praise Tabernacle. Lifting up the name of Jesus and bringing Glory to God is our number one priority. All classes, workshops, conferences, materials, presentations etc., are subject to the discretion of the Director.

ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be saved, sanctified and of good character, a member of the church committed to serving, and loves working with children. References required.

Requirements: Must functions as a program coordinator in an art of their choice, working with the children for at least 1 year, to understand a coordinators position in order to effectively work with and supervise other coordinators, as well as understanding the full scope of the center’s operations.

Job Description: The administrator will solicit help, supervise and work with committed, reputable volunteers as deemed necessary to help accomplish the following projects:

• Negotiates sponsorship and funding for families challenged financially.
• Organizes publicity, love offerings and or ticket sales.
• Flyers, letters, promotional materials, etc.
• Organizes security for the building and safety of our children for weekly training, as well as special events.
• Oversees the kitchen for all CMAC events including weekly snacks:
• Plans menus, and or organizes catering for special events.
• Orders supplies for special events, workshops and conference, as well as staff events.
• Selects, makes purchases and manages budgets for events.
• Works with church maintenance in accordance with policies set by the church.
• Keeps datebase records of admissions - contacts of all students for announcements.
• General administration: typing, filing, etc.
• Helps students with community drama productions or concerts.
• Gets involved with church/community events such as Harvest Fest, KI, community carnival, etc.
• Handling all preparations concerning registration: flyers, calls, monies, promotions, headcounts, absenses, letters, postings and bulletin announcements.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be saved, sanctified and of good character, a member of the church committed to serving, and loves working with children. References required.

Requirements: Experience in “the arts”, or a leadership position in worship arts. Must be organized, multi-tasking and dependable. Must function as a program coordinator in an art of their choice, working with the children for at least 1 year to understand the heart beat of the center. Able to coordinator effectively and work with and supervise others, as well as understanding the full scope of the center’s operations.

The administrator may solicit help, supervise and work with committed, reputable volunteers as deemed necessary to help accomplish the following projects:

Job Description: Works with Administrator to help execute responsibilities and assists Program Director with daily program management and development. Interacts with families and helps to oversee student registration. Assists with supervision of volunteers and staff. Establishes record keeping systems. Compiles and inputs statistical data into program management database. Creates and maintains participant and personnel files. Types correspondence, produces flyers, monitors all events and programs. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director to ensure efficient functioning of the center and all programs and events.

Will solicit help and work with committed, reputable volunteers to help accomplish the following projects:

• Coordinates staff/helpers hosting, or up front services, financial transactions, collecting monies or distribution of goods, flyers, invitations, etc. for events.
• Oversees fund raising, collecting and distribution of goods.
• Manages tee shirt orders and distribution.
• Oversees and plans all special events i.e.: birthday and holiday parties, parent appreciation and other fun-filled special events.
• Orders gifts and supplies and keeps track of budget for special events.
• Accomodates special guests and arranges gratuities.
• Program coordinator for children’s choir ages 5-8.
• Assists with conducting and scheduling Children’s church events.

PROGRAM COORDINATORS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be saved, sanctified and of good character, a member of the church committed to serving, and loves working with children. Application, fingerprinting and references required.

Job Description: A Program Coordinator plans, organizes and prepares all lessons and materials pertaining to the artistic class taught. They incorporate scripture and the word of God in every art form. Coordinators are to be mindful that we are first a ministering arts center utilizing the tools of performing arts to evangelize and win souls to Christ, anything short of that puts us in a role of merely raising up entertainers! Let us not be conformed to the ways of the world…. We are to lift up the name of Jesus so that He may draw all men unto himself. Amen!
All coordinators will come to class appropriately dressed, prepared to teach. If for any reason a coordinator cannot conduct their class, a phone call, one week prior to the class, will suffice. Consistent lateness, no shows will not be tolerated – our kids deserve better than that and the example set is not in accordance with our standards of excellence.

Classrooms are subject to being audited at any given time by Director and presiding Pastors.

Standards:
• All dance forms will be of the classic art of dance such as: ballet, lyrical, tap, modern, jazz and free style, etc; however, krumping and hip-hop, street oriented dancing and any other provocative styles of dance are prohibited. Remember we are representing the King!
• All songs chosen for presentations of any workshop must clearly be edifying to the soul, bringing Glory to God.
• All costumes and dance attire are to be in conformance with high standards. Girl’s costumes must provide full body coverage. Leggings as undergarments are required with dresses. Appropriate brassieres and modest tops are to be worn while ministering.

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN’S MINISTERING ARTS CENTER

The Managing Director of the Ministering Arts Center has the overall operational responsibility for the Ministering Arts Center including marketing, production, programming and facilities management under the leadership of the Sr. Pastor, Youth Pastor and Church Administrator. In relation to the operational and budget responsibilities, the incumbent is actively involved in fundraising, public relations and artistic supervision to bring Gory to God. Works a varied but committed schedule based on the scheduling of Center activities.

Job description: Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of the Ministering Arts Center. Responsible for supervision and oversight of business operations of the Ministering Arts Center including preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives, yearly report, management of ticket sales/fund raising systems; management of subscription of newsletter and publications, provides updates for website, group and individual ticket sales; management of front services and financial transactions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Managing Director falls under the leadership of Pastor Joshua Kennedy, Children and Youth Pastor, and Loraine Kennedy, Church Administrator, as well as subject to governing Sr. Pastor Steve Rahter. Supervisory responsibility includes the direct supervision of CMAC Administrator, Assistant Director and any other full time, part time, contracted and or volunteer staff at the Children’s Ministering Arts Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Locates, attracts, schedules and oversees the production of ministering arts at the center; supervises marketing activities and preparation of publicity regarding the Center's activities; develops, recommends and implements long-range planning activities for the Center; supervises the maintenance of facilities being kept in good standing according to church policies; prepares budget recommendations and controls expenditures working with and under the church administrator; manages the Center's fundraising and development efforts; provides supervision for the ministry and artistic direction of the Center; develops and maintains positive relations with community groups and other churches; coordinates Center activities with other groups within the church, as well as outside local churches in and outside of our community; prepares reports and studies for the development of staff; manages and supervises support staff; oversees the financial activities and reporting; maintains master events calendar; supervises marketing and all group activities; manages tee shirt and other paraphernalia sales activities to generate scholarship funding and build an account reserves for CMAC.

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