147.2

To give leadership to the appropriate age-group of the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) by promoting programs of growth in enrollment and attendance for children, youth, or adults in the local church, in cooperation with the SDMI Board.

147.3

To give leadership for additional Sunday, childcare/schools (birth through secondary), annual and special ministries, evangelism and fellowship activities for the age-group he or she represents.

147.4

To nominate to the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board the leadership for the various ministries assigned to his or her age-group, including Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups supervisors, teachers, and officers, with exception of Nazarene Youth International (NYI) who will nominate youth Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups supervisors, teachers, and officers. The nominees shall be approved by the pastor and the SDMI superintendent. (33)

147.5

To obtain the approval of the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board before using supplemental curriculum.

147.6

To provide leadership training for age-group workers in cooperation with the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board and the director of Continuing Lay Training.

147.7

To submit an annual budget request to the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board and/or church board, and to administer funds in accordance with such budget approval.

147.9

To submit a quarterly calendar of his or her age-group activities to the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board to be coordinated with the total SDMI of the local church.

148

Children’s Ministries Council. The Children’s Ministries (CM) Council is responsible for planning the total Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) for children from birth to age 12 in the local church. The council is composed of at least one Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups representative and the directors of any other children’s ministry being offered in the local church, such as: children’s church, Caravan, Vacation Bible School, Bible quizzing, missions, Cradle Roll, and any others deemed necessary. The council size will vary with the number of ministries being offered to children in the local church as needs are identified and leadership is available.

The duties of the Children’s Ministries director are:

148.1

To perform those duties assigned to all age-group directors in paragraphs 147.1–147.9.