Background

Rwanda is often described as a Christian nation; yet many believers remain biblically illiterate and not firmly grounded in the truths of Scripture. Even more concerning is that the next generation is being overlooked in evangelism and discipleship. Across churches, children are rarely seen as people who need to hear and understand the Gospel. Some view them as “little angels,” innocent and sinless, while others assume they are too young to grasp spiritual truths. As a result, very little intentional ministry is directed toward children — even those growing up in Christian homes.

At Discipling the Next Generation (DNG), we believe every child needs to hear and understand the simple, life-changing message of the Gospel. We long to see the children of Rwanda come to know Jesus personally and grow in His Word. There is a great and urgent need for this next generation to be faithfully taught the truth of Scripture, so that they may believe, be discipled, and live in light of the Gospel.

Job Summary

The DNG Ministry Director is a full-time staff member who will play a key role in advancing DNG’s mission by developing children’s discipleship resources, facilitating training, and coordinating ministry activities. This role requires both creative and theological insight, along with consistent collaboration with the churches and other like-minded Christian organizations in Rwanda. The DNG Director will ensure that all partnerships, resources and ministry initiatives are guided by Biblically truth, culturally relevant, and fully aligned with DNG’s Gospel-centered vision.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

• Representing the DNG ministry and advocating for its vision and mission.
• Ensure that DNG achieves its vision and objectives
• Oversee The DNG day to day operations and volunteers
• Maintain a healthy relationship with all DNG partners
• Initiate new strategic partnerships locally and internationally
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication with the WIM/DNG Board.
• Oversee ministry finances in accordance with biblical stewardship principles.

Sunday School Curriculum Development

• Develop the DNG Sunday school Curriculum
• Ensure all materials maintain theological accuracy, clarity, and creative engagement for children aged 4–11.
• Collaborate with the DNG review team for theological and pedagogical evaluation.
• Test newly written lessons before final publication.

Podcast Production

• Prepare and host the DNG podcast.
• Identify and coordinate with guest speakers.
• Support the editing and promotion of podcast content to ensure wide ministry reach.

Teaching & Training

Kids Events

• Lead, teach, and coordinate three major children’s events annually.
• Oversee logistics, volunteer coordination, and the teaching work
• Follow established timelines and checklists for smooth and safe execution.

Mobilization Trainings

• Partner with churches and Christian organizations to deliver DNG Mobilization Trainings.
• Prepare and teach training content for Sunday school teachers and parents.
• Organize five trainings events per year.

Annual Conferences

• Collaborate in planning, content creation, and delivery of two annual conferences (Parenting and Children workers conference).
• Participate actively in teaching sessions, workshops, and overall event execution.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (A bachelor’s degree in theology is preferred). Other forms of theological training or substantial ministry experience will be also considered.
• Experience in church ministry
• Experience in children’s ministry or Christian education.
• Demonstrable strong Biblical and theological understanding.
• Excellent writing and communication skills both in Kinyarwanda and English
• Mature Christian faith and alignment with DNG’s statement of faith.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines independently.

Preferred Competencies, Skills and Experience

• Ministry training and experience
• Experience with creative media or podcasting.
• Familiarity with Rwandan church contexts and family ministry dynamics.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with staff, partners, and beneficiaries

Please note that the above job description and qualifications are not meant to be all-inclusive.

• Representing the DNG ministry and advocating for its vision and mission.
• Ensure that DNG achieves its vision and objectives
• Oversee The DNG day to day operations and volunteers
• Maintain a healthy relationship with all DNG partners
• Initiate new strategic partnerships locally and internationally
• Maintain regular and ongoing communication with the WIM/DNG Board.
• Oversee ministry finances in accordance with biblical stewardship principles.
• Develop the DNG Sunday school Curriculum
• Ensure all materials maintain theological accuracy, clarity, and creative engagement for children aged 4–11.
• Collaborate with the DNG review team for theological and pedagogical evaluation.
• Test newly written lessons before final publication.
• Prepare and host the DNG podcast.
• Identify and coordinate with guest speakers.
• Support the editing and promotion of podcast content to ensure wide ministry reach.
• Lead, teach, and coordinate three major children’s events annually.
• Oversee logistics, volunteer coordination, and the teaching work
• Follow established timelines and checklists for smooth and safe execution.
• Partner with churches and Christian organizations to deliver DNG Mobilization Trainings.
• Prepare and teach training content for Sunday school teachers and parents.
• Organize five trainings events per year.
• Collaborate in planning, content creation, and delivery of two annual conferences (Parenting and Children workers conference).
• Participate actively in teaching sessions, workshops, and overall event execution.

• Excellent writing and communication skills both in Kinyarwanda and English
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with staff, partners, and beneficiaries

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (A bachelor’s degree in theology is preferred). Other forms of theological training or substantial ministry experience will be also considered.
• Experience in church ministry
• Experience in children’s ministry or Christian education.
• Demonstrable strong Biblical and theological understanding.
• Mature Christian faith and alignment with DNG’s statement of faith.
• Ministry training and experience
• Experience with creative media or podcasting.
• Familiarity with Rwandan church contexts and family ministry dynamics.