Date: August 2024
Role Description
Ministry: Youth
Role Title: Next Generation Leader
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Our Mission:
“Sharing the hope of Jesus with a world in need of hope.”
Our Vision:
To see an ever-increasing number of youth believe and trust in Jesus Christ, as they live a life of discipleship; using their spiritual gifts, serving and maturing in their faith through the power of the Gospel.
Scope of Role:
The Next Generation Leader develops the vision and the discipleship plan for Grades 6-12 at Hope Church. This individual will work collaboratively with the leadership team on several fronts:
- Own the transition process from Kids into Youth and Young Adults.
- Attract Youth and families from the community into the Youth Ministry.
- Integrate Youth within the church and community, through worship, service, and personal relationships, ultimately moving youth forward in their faith.
- Network with area Youth Leaders
Responsibilities:
- Pray for the students and ministry regularly, and teach students to do the same, seeking God’s purpose and plan.
- Teach God’s Word to students, along with a team of volunteers, by devoting a significant amount of time for preparation in order to deliver with clarity and passion.
- Plan, communicate, and implement a ministry year calendar including regular JH and SH.
- Create a safe, welcoming environment so students will feel like they truly belong, cared for and want to invite their friends.
- Build a leadership team of servant leaders (both youth and adults) so that volunteers can use their gifts to lead small groups, provide hospitality, plan events and run tech.
- Disciple others through teaching, and modeling the Word of God. This happens both in large group experiences and one-on-one relationships.
- Connect with local schools and community organizations to open doors for evangelism, community service, and to be visible with youth outside the church.
- Connect the youth to the whole church by being an ambassador to the congregation and advocating for the importance of the ministry.
- Provide spiritual guidance and counsel while using Scripture and various other gospel-centered materials.
- Build a joy-filled, can-do attitude in the ministry. Nothing is impossible with God and nothing is more adventurous than doing big things for God.
- Develop a ministry plan that is aligned with the present vision of the church as well as a future-oriented vision of what can be for youth ministry.
Prerequisites:
- Believing and trusting in Christ as Savior and visible fruit of a relationship with God.
- Passionate for sharing Gospel-centered messages to young people.
- Demonstrated experience in hands-on youth ministry and youth program leadership or relevant experience in a related field.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google, etc.)
- Actively uses social media to aid in ministry when beneficial to YM.(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience
Skills:
- Great communication and interpersonal skills, especially when building trust with teens
- Ability to be a team player with other ministry leaders
- Ability to receive constructive feedback
- Ability to plan strategically
- Availability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, mission trips, and added hours in various seasons of the ministry year.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Compensation: Salary starting at $50,000 + benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)
Upon joining our church team as the Next Generation Leader, you will not only lead our vibrant youth programs but also have the privilege of working alongside and supporting our dedicated team of volunteers and staff. Our volunteers are passionate about growing youth in their faith as well as community engagement, and are willing to assist you in various capacities .
