BridgeKids classrooms across all campuses are consistently prepared with age-appropriate, biblically sound, and spiritually impactful lessons that align with Bridgeway’s vision to be a multicultural body of fully devoted followers of Christ. 

Beyond formal tasks, success in this role requires:

• Deep love for children’s spiritual formation and learning styles

• Ability to see curriculum through both educational and discipleship lenses

• Sensitivity to cultural representation and inclusion in lesson preparation
  
• Joyful presence that motivates volunteers through clear communication and resourcing
  
• Recognition that ministry effectiveness is rooted in God’s work through simple, faithful preparation

  
  

Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

• Services Management & Support (6 hours/week)

• In conjunction with BridgeKids Leadership Team,

• Ensure student safety protocols are implemented during Sunday services

• Create a welcoming environment for families and volunteers

• Directly monitor the delivery of educational content and programming, volunteer classroom management, and provide volunteer oversight

• Steward ministry spaces, equipment, and supplies

• Maintain knowledge of BridgeKids Policies and Procedures

• Curriculum Preparation and Implementation (5 hours/week)
  

• Collaborate with the BridgeKids Leadership Team  (BKLT) members for lesson planning and sequencing that reflect theological accuracy and Bridgeway’s mission and vision

• Maintain regular, timely communications to volunteer teams
  
  

• Classroom Environment and Excellence (3 hours/week)
  

• Maintain safe, clean, and engaging classroom spaces

• Ensure classrooms are organized, welcoming, and age-appropriate

• Verify that classrooms have been accurately set up before Sunday services with needed supplies and lesson materials 

• Inventory and restock supplies weekly, communicating needs to the Director

• Monitor classroom cleanliness and safety standards in collaboration with the Building Logistics team when needed
  
  

• Volunteer Support (2 hours/week)
  
• Resource volunteers for successful teaching and care
  

• In conjunction with BridgeKids Leadership Team,

• Communicate curriculum highlights and classroom preparation updates to volunteers

• Assist in training volunteers on curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed

• Recruit, interview, train adult and student volunteers in their serving roles, including curriculum use and classroom best practices as needed

• Equip classroom leads to support the church’s overarching vision and church-wide ministry efforts
  
  

• Mandatory Informative & Collaborative Meetings (4 hours/week)
  
• Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with BridgeKids Director
  
• Attend weekly BridgeKids Leadership Team meetings 
  
• Hold collaborative meetings with individual BridgeKids Leadership Team members
  
• Attend monthly BCC staff meetings 
  
• Hold regular meetings with volunteer team leads

  
  

Ministerial Functions (If Applicable)

This position is not a pastoral role but requires spiritual maturity and modeling Christ-like character in all interactions with children, families, and volunteers.

Required Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Experience working with children in educational or ministry environments

• Availability for Sundays and midweek preparation hours

Preferred Education and Qualifications

• Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Ministry

• Experience with multicultural curriculum adaptation
  
• Familiarity with Planning Center, Google Suite, and standard office software

  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Attention to detail and follow-through

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple classrooms’ needs

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Cultural competence in serving diverse children and families
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Warm, humble, and approachable demeanor

• Spiritually mature and passionate about children’s discipleship

• Flexible, teachable, and solution-oriented

• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset

• Professional and reliable

Special Projects & Stewardship

• Assist with BridgeKids special events

• Team training, fellowships, holiday programming, etc.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• None (supports volunteers but does not directly supervise them)

  
  

Work Environment

• Professional church-based environment
  
• Primarily onsite for preparation and Sunday execution
  

• May include limited remote hours for lesson planning as approved by supervisor

This role uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching in classroom environments
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Approximately 20 hours per week

• Sundays required
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Travel

The position is primarily located at the Columbia campus, with occasional travel between the Columbia campus and the Owings Mills-Reisterstown campus.

The senior pastor will maximize his impact and influence through Bridgeway Community Church and globally by having all operational and administrative details proactively managed by his Senior Executive Project Manager.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements

The duties, responsibilities, and position requirements must be executed with the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.

General Meeting/Event Management

• Manage Dr. Anderson’s calendar as his primary scheduler for all meetings while guarding requested block-out times
• Maintain ample downtime between calendar commitments and schedule meal breaks
• Ensure travel arrangements are made and communicated to the Sr. Pastor in advance and on the day of/before the commitment
• Prepare agenda, talking points, research, and information from previous meetings and send them to Sr. Pastor in advance of the meeting for review the day of/before the meeting
• Identify for each event the role the Sr. Pastor will have (speaking, hosting, attending)
• Provide context for meetings as appropriate; determine if there will be opportunities for key connections with other attendees (Public/political/entertainment/ influencers, etc); Determine if press will be present at the event/activity
• In collaboration with the Director of Public Relations, develop presentations, handouts, and digital and print material for meetings
• Debrief all meetings and identify follow-up action steps and commitments for the Sr. Pastor
• Conduct daily briefings in the morning and each afternoon to prepare for the current day, time-sensitive items, and the remainder of the weekly schedule and commitments
• Research relevant history, pertinent political points, key people, and relevant biblical scripture applicable to each engagement; provide a summary at least 48 hours in advance of the event
• Provide hospitality support for activities and  events hosted by Dr. Anderson, ensuring a welcoming and well-coordinated experience for all guests
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit expense reports on time
• Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time 

Elder/Clergy/Board Meeting Support

• Coordinate food as appropriate/requested
• Inform Dr. Anderson of any members who will be present, absent, late, or will leave early
• Procure all supplies needed for the meetings (Chart paper, books, coffee supplies)
• When requested, type minutes and store in an accessible online drive (excluding Elder meetings)
• Identify and communicate follow-up action steps for Dr. Anderson and all meeting participants (excluding Elder meetings)

Community and Non-Bridgeway Board Meeting Support

• Ensure Dr. Anderson knows the location of the meeting and/or if it will have a  virtual component
• Ensure Dr. Anderson knows the expectations for dress at the meeting
• Provide any information, details, research or preparation needed for the meeting

Radio Show Support

• Provide support for live daily radio show as needed, including coordination, preparation, research, and real-time execution support
  

Sunday Hospitality Management

• Review guests who will be attending each Friday prior to Sunday
  
• Coordinate with the Director of Public Relations to ensure guests will be greeted, credentialed, and seated as appropriate
  
• Ensure the caterer knows how many guests to prepare for and any dietary preferences/restrictions
  
• Confirm that the hosting location (Exec. Conf. Rm or Sr. Pastor’s Office) is cleaned and prepared for guests
  

Sunday Message Support

• Assist with research for the sermon series
  
• As sermon notes are distributed, be attentive to materials that Dr. Anderson has developed that might support the message/sermon series
  
• Ensure Sr. Pastor is aware of announcements associated with the message/service
  
• Communicate with individuals/ministries who may be mentioned in the message so they are prepared to engage with the congregation
  
• Confirm that any website links that are mentioned in the message are working properly
  
• Ensure Dr. Anderson is aware of any creative elements that are planned and how they tie to the sermon topic
  

Sunday Operation Support

• Provide a summary sheet with the following information:
  
• The name of the security detail
  
• The person who will be driving the secondary car between campuses.
  
• The name of the Clergy on Call
  
• Coordinate the limo driver between campuses 
  
• Organize Dr. Anderson’s notes after each service 
  
• Coordinate mic and sound check
  
• Communicate any last-minute changes or updates to the sermon with the service director
  
• Ensure fans and lights are adjusted properly 
  
• Confirm that any props Dr. Anderson needs are available 
  

Speaking/Consulting Management

• Review the Speaker Request Form to ensure details are specific and complete
  
• Identify and communicate the purpose and intended outcomes for the engagement
  
• Provide a one-page overview for Sr. Pastor that includes the following:
  
• Previous requests/appearances
  
• Potential social and/or professional connections associated with the requesting organization or location
  
• Requested role (Hosting, speaking, attending)
  
• Brief biography of the organization
  
• Budget
  
• For approved requests:
  
• Execute contract
  
• Maintain a secure record of contacts and contracts
  
• Secure financial deposits of honorariums/ love offerings and maintain proper records
  
• Communicate speaker needs with host and manage expectations of speaker obligations (Class for flights, hotel room preferences, meal expenditures)
  
• Coordinate and manage tasks for each of Dr. Anderson’s support team
  
• Determine if the radio show will be impacted and make arrangements if Dr. Anderson will not be able to host the radio show
  
• Identify calendar conflicts and reschedule as needed
  
• For denied requests:
  
• Connect people/organizations with other resources from BCC and GG
  
• Maintain a record of requests
  

Communication Management

• Review email, text, WhatsApp, and other communication sources and flag messages that need timely responses
  
• Archive messages when appropriate
  
• Maintain the computer drive/ email in a condition that ensures ample room for storage and continued communication
  
• Review communications for grammar and punctuation accuracy
  
• Draft, review, and submit communications on behalf of Dr. Anderson
  
• Plan and facilitate monthly Kitchen Cabinet meetings
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage highly confidential information
• Demonstrated advanced working proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite, Planning Center, Canva, and other administrative tools as needed, including project management tools such as Basecamp and expense reporting platforms such as Expensify
• Actively manage and leverage social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to support communication and engagement objectives as needed.
• Confidently operate and facilitate virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams), ensuring seamless execution of virtual engagements
• Demonstrate advanced strategic planning and coordination skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and align logistics with broader objectives
• Exhibit clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
• Demonstrate strong computer literacy and user interface navigation skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Execute tasks with a high degree of timeliness, accuracy, and independent resourcefulness, managing competing priorities effectively

Interpersonal Attributes

• Exhibits a high level of ethics and integrity
  
• Displays an ability to communicate with church members and prospective clients
  
• Demonstrates a comfort with people of varying ages, colors, classes, and cultures
  
• Shows skills in contract negotiation
  
• Follows multiple simultaneous instructions
  
• Completes tasks in a timely manner
  
• Possesses a teachable spirit
  
• Exercises independent problem-solving skills
  
• Maintains an attitude of active listening
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.   Professional dress is expected.  This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 35 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The workday schedule will vary but includes Sundays.  Early morning support may be required on Thursdays and other times as needed.

Travel

Travel is primarily between Owings Mills and Columbia Campuses; however, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Education and Experience 

• College Degree preferred
  
• 2 - 5 years in a faith-based organization
  
• 2 - 5 years of project management or executive assistant experience
  

The Ministry Logistics & Events Resident builds the operational structures and drives the processes that move Bridgeway's ministries from vision to execution with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Through proactive planning, organized coordination, and diligent follow-through, ministry leaders are equipped to invest more of their time in leading people rather than managing logistics.

By translating ideas into actionable project plans, coordinating ministry events, facilitating communication, and maintaining operational workflows through Planning Center Online and Basecamp, this position creates consistency, accountability, and momentum across Bridgeway's ministry initiatives.

The Residency provides a structured opportunity for both the Resident and Bridgeway to evaluate long-term alignment, role fit, and potential for continued employment within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Success Measures:

• Ministry projects moving from intake to completion through clear and consistent processes.
  
• Ministry leaders receiving timely operational guidance and follow-up.
  
• Accurate, organized, and reliable Planning Center and Basecamp systems.
  
• Clear documentation of decisions, assignments, timelines, and project changes.
  
• Effective coordination across ministries and support departments.
  
• Strong stewardship of ministry budgets, vendors, and church resources.
  
• Useful event evaluations and process improvements after major initiatives.
  

• Project and Event Coordination
  
• Manage Event and Resource Requests from intake through completion.
  
• Serve as the primary coordinator for ministry projects from planning through execution.
  
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and assignments in Basecamp.
  
• Support ministry leaders with event logistics, vendors, supplies, and run-of-show planning.
  
• Track deadlines, follow up on assignments, and communicate project updates.
  
• Conduct debriefs and document improvements for future events.
  
• Project Team Support
  
• Prepare materials and updates for the Thursday Project Team Meeting.
  
• Facilitate assigned portions of the meeting under the direction of the Director of Ministry Logistics and COO.
  
• Record decisions, action steps, owners, and deadlines.
  
• Update Basecamp and related systems after project decisions.
  
• Planning Center and Basecamp Administration
  
• Support Planning Center People, Calendar, Groups, Check-Ins, and related operational tools.
  
• Respond to support requests and provide training to employees and volunteers.
  
• Maintain accurate records, workflows, permissions, and procedures.
  
• Serve as a primary resource for Basecamp setup, training, templates, and project organization.
  
• Partner with Communications on registrations and public-facing Church Center content.
  
• Develop, document, and maintain operational standards and best practices for Planning Center Online and Basecamp.
  
• Ministry Leader Support
  
• Work with ministry leaders turn ideas into clear plans, timelines, and resource needs.
  
• Manage requests via Basecamp, assigning to the appropriate department with appropriate follow-through.
  
• Assist as-needed with ministry documents, reimbursements, and operational procedures.
  
• Support assigned ministries with event planning and execution.
  
• Administrative Support
  
• Assist in tracking project budgets, expenses, reimbursements, and vendor details.
  
• Maintain project documentation and standard operating procedures.
  
• Respond to support requests and general inquiries as assigned.
  

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
  
• Experience in project coordination, event planning, ministry operations, administration, or a related field.
  
• Experience using a project management system to organize projects, assignments, timelines, and follow-up.
  
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or events with competing priorities and deadlines.
  
• Proficiency with cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools.
  

Preferred Education and Qualifications

• College degree or post-secondary training in project management, business administration, nonprofit leadership, ministry, event management, or a related field.
  
• Experience using Basecamp for project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Experience using the Planning Center suite to support ministry operations and events.
  
• Experience using Google Workspace in a collaborative organizational environment.
  
• Experience in a church, nonprofit, or volunteer-led environment.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities concurrently.
  
• Ability to translate ministry ideas into clear plans, assignments, resource needs, and next steps.
  
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and cross-departmental follow-up.
  
• Ability to learn and effectively administer project management and ministry management systems, while training others in established processes.
  
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, problem-solving, and follow-through from project intake through completion.
  

Personal Attributes

• Dependable, organized, and attentive to details and deadlines.
  
• Proactive in anticipating needs and following responsibilities through to completion.
  
• Service-minded and committed to making ministry easier for leaders and volunteers.
  
• Adaptable and composed when plans, priorities, or event circumstances change.
  
• Collaborative, culturally aware, and committed to Bridgeway’s mission, vision, values, and multicultural ministry context.
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Assigned Ministry Logistics interns and volunteers
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. 

Hybrid work environment as deemed appropriate by supervisor and approved by COO (4 days in the office, 1 day per week remote)

Travel is primarily local during the business day; however, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. Bridgeway operates out of two locations [as well as flexible remote work if applicable to this position]

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is expected to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, reach, grasp, type, and perform repetitive hand movements.  The employee may occasionally be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Expected work hours may fall outside of standard business hours as requested and/or approved by the CEO, COO, CFO, and Director of Ministry Logistics, including holidays.

The current work week is Tuesday through Friday; Sundays.

The Communications Resident executes Bridgeway’s communication strategy through timely, consistent, and engaging communication across digital, print, social, and in-person channels. Through strong storytelling, clear messaging, and thoughtful creative production, this position helps people understand who Bridgeway is, what is happening across the church, and how they can engage in its life and mission.

By coordinating ministry promotions, maintaining communication channels and calendars, producing content, and measuring communication effectiveness, the Resident helps Bridgeway communicate with one unified voice. This position strengthens Bridgeway’s public identity while giving ministries reliable communication support and ensuring Bridgeway’s theology, multicultural identity, mission, and brand are represented consistently. The Residency provides a structured opportunity for both the Resident and Bridgeway to evaluate long-term alignment, role fit, and potential for continued employment within the organization. 

Key Responsibilities

Success Measures:

• Communications and promotional campaigns are executed accurately, consistently, and on schedule.
  
• Website, Church Center, email, social media, and other assigned communication channels remain accurate and current.
  
• Bridgeway’s communications consistently reflect established brand, voice, messaging, theology, and multicultural identity.
  
• Ministry communication plans move efficiently from approved strategy through production, publication, and completion.
  
• Communication projects, calendars, assets, deadlines, and approvals are well organized and reliably managed.
  
• Communication metrics and audience engagement are regularly evaluated and used to improve future campaigns and make strategic decisions.
  
• Digital Communications
  
• Maintain and update Bridgeway’s website and public-facing Planning Center/Church Center content.
• Create, schedule, and publish social media content according to the strategy, priorities, voice, and direction established by the Director.
• Produce and distribute Bridgeway’s weekly newsletter, email campaigns, and other assigned digital communications.
• Maintain digital content calendars and ensure published information is accurate, current, and consistent across channels.
• Create, publish, and maintain digital content that promotes ministry opportunities, events, testimonies, and church-wide initiatives across Bridgeway’s website, social media, email, and other digital channels.

• Creative Production & Storytelling
  
• Create or coordinate graphics, print materials, promotional assets, photography, and other assigned creative deliverables within established creative direction and brand standards.
  
• Write and edit copy for digital, print, email, social media, and promotional communications.
  
• Identify, collect, organize, and develop testimonies and ministry stories for approved communication channels.
  
• Capture, select, organize, label, and archive photography, video, and other creative assets so they are readily available for use across Bridgeway’s communication channels.
  
• Manage approved print, photography, promotional, and creative vendor assignments by submitting specifications and files, tracking deadlines, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring completed work meets Bridgeway’s established standards.
  
• Ministry Communications & Promotions
  
• Gather ministry and event details, prepare promotional content, and publish approved communications across the appropriate channels according to established timelines and communication plans. 
  
• Translate ministry information into clear, audience-focused communication across appropriate channels.
  
• Maintain Bridgeway’s communications and promotions calendar in coordination with ministry and project timelines.
  
• Execute communication campaigns according to approved strategies, timelines, and brand standards.
  
• Coordinate with ministry leaders and the Ministry Logistics team to gather information, clarify communication needs, and keep promotions moving through established processes.
  
• Respond to support requests and general inquiries as assigned.
  
• Brand & Communication Standards
  
• Apply Bridgeway’s visual identity, voice, and communication standards across assigned content and channels.
  
• Review communications for consistency, accuracy, cultural awareness, and alignment with Bridgeway’s mission and values.
  
• Maintain communication templates, brand assets, content libraries, and related resources.
  
• Train ministry leaders and teams to use Bridgeway’s established communication processes, tools, templates, and standards so requests are complete, timely, and ready for effective execution. 
  
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of Bridgeway’s public-facing communications.
  
• Analytics & Continuous Improvement
  
• Monitor website, email, social media, and campaign performance.
  
• Maintain communication metrics and recurring reporting for the Director of Communications.
  
• Assess analytics to identify audience behavior, engagement patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Document campaign results and relevant insights to inform future communication planning.
  
• Support data-informed decisions about channels, content, timing, and audience engagement.
  
• Day-to-Day Communication Coordination
  
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees, ministry leaders, volunteers, and vendors while executing approved communication plans.
  
• Obtain the information, assets, deadlines, and approvals necessary to complete assigned communications.
  
• Communicate project status, missing information, approaching deadlines, and execution issues to appropriate stakeholders.
  
• Keep assigned communication projects organized and moving through established workflows.
  
• Operate within the strategies, priorities, standards, and processes established by the Director of Communications, elevating decisions involving strategy, priority conflicts, significant messaging changes, brand exceptions, or sensitive communications to the Director.
  

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
  
• Experience in communications, marketing, digital media, content creation, or a related field.
  
• Experience managing content across multiple communication channels and deadlines.
  
• Experience with digital publishing, social media, email marketing, or content management platforms.
  
• Proficiency with cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools.
  

Preferred Education and Qualifications

• College degree, post-secondary training, or certification in communications, marketing, digital media, graphic design, journalism, or a related field.
  
• Experience using Google Workspace in a collaborative organizational environment.
  
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar design and creative production software.
  
• Experience with Planning Center and Basecamp.
  
• Experience in a church, nonprofit, or multicultural organization.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with strong copywriting and editing ability.
  
• Strong organizational and content coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple channels, campaigns, and deadlines.
  
• Working knowledge of digital communications, social media, branding, email marketing, and content management.
  
• Ability to translate ministry goals and information into clear, engaging communication for diverse audiences.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to use communication analytics to evaluate performance and improve future work.
  

Personal Attributes

• Creative, organized, and dependable with strong follow-through.
  
• Relational and collaborative when working with employees, ministry leaders, volunteers, and vendors.
  
• Curious and attentive to how audiences experience and understand Bridgeway.
  
• Flexible and adaptable as ministry needs, communication priorities, and deadlines change.
  
• Culturally aware and committed to representing Bridgeway’s mission, vision, values, theology, and multicultural identity with integrity.
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Coordinates and supports communications volunteers, interns, and residents as assigned.
  
• Coordinates external print, promotional, photography, and creative vendors as assigned.
  
• No direct employee supervision.
  

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office and ministry environment across Bridgeway Community Church locations.

Bridgeway maintains a hybrid work environment as deemed appropriate by the employee’s supervisor and approved by the COO. The standard hybrid schedule is four days on-site and one day remote per week.

Local travel between Bridgeway locations and other ministry-related sites may be required. Occasional out-of-area or overnight travel may also be required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, grasp, type, and perform repetitive hand movements. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Expected work hours may fall outside of standard business hours as requested and/or approved by the CEO, COO, CFO, or Director of Communications, including holidays.

The current workweek is Tuesday through Friday and Sundays.