I really want to apply for this Childrens Ministry Coordinator position at my church. The deadline is May 1st. That's fast approaching! I've got the job description sitting here in front of me. I've got my resume as well. Ditto on the notes I've been making for the past week.

Problem? Writers Block. I don't have a single clue what to write in the cover letter. I don't even know what I need to include in this cover letter. My Spiritual Philosophy (if I even have one?)? My vision of church school and children's ministry (again, even if I have one)? Do I include my spiritual story? How did I get here? Or do I just concentrate on the skills that are listed in the job description? Am I overthinking again? Simply put, yes.

Fact: The Job Description does not (in any way) ask for spiritual philosophys and visions of children's ministry.

Fact: The Job Description lists duties that are similar to what a clerk & teacher assistant do.

From those 2 facts one would surmise that I overthink situations WAY too much...especially ones related to jobs.

The questions I posed in the previous paragraph are intriguing though. What do I bbelieve in? How did I get there? What is my vision for children's ministry? adult ministry? family ministry? ministry in general? Why do I second guess myself? Why? Why? Why?

This is the new plan: Short & Sweet and Captivating. Here goes nothing...

Dear Rev. XXXXX and congregation of XXXXX United Church,

Please accept this letter and attached resume as my application for employment with XXXX United Church as the Children's Ministry Co-ordinator. As you can see from the attached resume my experience, enthusiasm, committment, and skills would an excellent fit for XXXXX's vibrant and lively Children's Ministry Program.

My work experience has allowed me the opportunity to develop many different skills that would compliment the four main roles of Children's Ministry Co-ordinator that have been outlined on the Job Description. I have significant experience working with children and youth of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings. In my current role as Data Entry Clerk I am responsible for providing all aspects of clerical and administrative support.

I have been a member of the United Church all my life and very active in the life and work of YYYYY United Church, taking part in Worship & Music, Ministry & Personnel, and Christian Development, while I attended. I have also completed my Bachelor of Arts with a major in Religious Studies.

I am eager and excited to work alongside Rev. XXXXX and the members of XXXX United to ensure the Children's Ministry Program is a setting where children and youth have a safe and loving environment to explore their spirituality and their understanding of God at their level. It would be an honour to be selected for this position.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any further questions I can be reached at: xxxxxx or xxxxxxx. Thank you for considering my application for this position

Sincerely,

xxxxxx

Thoughts? Ruthless Criticism? Grammar/punctuation/spelling Nazi's? Bring it on.

I need help with this. I have never been so lost when applying for a job before & I desparately want to do this.