NextGen (Youth, Student, Young Adult, Family) Ministries Pastor

Position Description

NextGen (Youth, Student, Young Adult, Family) Ministries Pastor

Frederick Church of the Brethren

(50 hours per week)

Function

1)      The NextGen Ministries Pastor functions as a member of the pastoral team.

2)      Responsible for creating a systemic approach in leading/coordinating the NextGen Ministries of the congregation (ages birth - 32).

3)      Implements by recruiting, developing and empowering lay leaders through building teams in ministry.

Qualifications

1)      Have a solid and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

2)      Give evidence of good moral character and sound judgment in their personal, family, and spiritual life.

3)      Exhibit a passion for service to, and worship of God

4)      Exhibit a passion to develop, grow, and disciple persons in their faith in Jesus Christ; express a burden for those who do not know Jesus Christ.

5)      Exhibit the ability and gifting in connecting and identifying among persons churched and unchurched with approachability, trust, and love.

6)      Exhibit strength in administrative, leadership, and team-building skills.

7)      Exhibit vision, creativity, and passion in development of NextGen ministries.

Reportability

1)      The NextGen Ministries Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor.

2)      It is understood the NextGen Ministries Pastor conforms to all policies and procedures in the Frederick Church of the Brethren Personnel Manual and Salary & Benefits Handbook.

Responsibilities

1)      DISCIPLESHIP

a)      Implements strategic initiatives related to NextGen Ministries discipleship identified in the congregation’s current strategic plan. Give quarterly feedback in person to the Leadership Team & Lead Pastor regarding the progress of implementing the strategic goals.

b)      Oversee the budget planning for all activities within NextGen Ministries.

c)      Provides overall leadership and management of the NextGen Ministries and the specific processes and practices to fulfill our vision and mission of FCOB.

i)        Models an authentic and intimate walk with Jesus that inspires and draws others into a deeper journey.

ii)      Incorporates the Brethren heritage of discipleship and biblical historical practices of spiritual formation.

iii)     Leads the process to create a common language defining discipleship and specific practices that equip people for spiritual growth.

iv)    Promotes a church-wide culture that encourages people to move into new relationships of authentic Christian community and to move toward deeper levels of intimacy with Christ.

d)      Develops and oversees a systematic model of discipleship that helps individuals and families grow from salvation into spiritual ministry by multiplying more disciples of Jesus.

i)        Develops, mentors and equips current small group leaders.

ii)      Works to recruit new small group leaders and apprentices as needed to meet the needs of the church body.

iii)     Co-leads the New Members ministry of the church with Adult Ministries Pastor.

iv)    Recruits, develops and equips leaders by providing appropriate training materials in spiritual formation.

v)      Equips and encourages NextGen Ministries to include, but not limited to:

(1)   Children’s Ministry

(2)   Youth Ministry

(3)   Young Adult Ministry

(4)   Family Ministries

(5)   Learning Center

(6)   MomCo

(7)   Others as assigned by the Lead Pastor

e)      Oversees the quality and content of curriculum and the quality of the teaching as measured by achievement of learning objectives.

f)       Develop and lead guest follow-up and guest-assimilation ministry programs, which welcomes and introduces persons to FCOB and invites and leads guests toward active fellowship.

2)      EVANGELISM

a)      Provides overall leadership and management of the NextGen Ministries and the specific process and practices to fulfill the vision and ministry of FCOB.

b)      Work with the Evangelism Commission to provide oversite for, and outline of, the evangelism outreach events to be managed.

c)      Maintain plan for each scheduled project, including definition of measurable project objectives and timeline for accomplishment of objectives.

d)      Report accomplishment of objective to the Evangelism Commission and the Lead Pastor.

e)      Introduce possible new service/outreach opportunities to the Evangelism Commission.

f)       Undertake other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor and/or Leadership Team.

3)      NEXTGEN-SPECIFIC MINISTRY

a)      Student Ministries

i)        Oversee relational, Christ-centered, engaging ministries to students (defined as both children from Nursery to 5th grade and youth from 6th grade to 12th grade).

ii)      Ensure, in collaboration with the Adult Ministries Pastor, that the curriculum used at each level of spiritual development connects to the next.

iii)     Develops, updates and implements an ongoing strategic plan and ministry plan for student ministries.

iv)    Recruit, develop and oversee a team to provide engaging ministries to Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School students that include, but are not limited to:

(1)   Regular appropriate age group gatherings, which include Bible studies

(2)   Regularly scheduled activities and events

(3)   Summer Missions/Training opportunities

(4)   Connect students of non-Christian homes to families and spiritual mentors

(5)   Parent equipping events and resources

v)      Provides overall leadership and administration of student ministries for the congregation.

b)      Young Adult Ministries

i)        Develops, updates and implements an ongoing strategic/ministry plan for young adult (ages 18-32) ministries.

ii)      Ensure, in collaboration with the Adult Ministries Pastor, that the curriculum used provides solid Biblical foundations to meet the unique challenges of this age group.

iii)     Recruit, develop and oversee a team to provide engaging fellowship and spiritual growth events for young adults.

iv)    Provides overall leadership and administration of young adult ministries for the congregation.

c)      Family Ministries

i)        Facilitate working closely with the Pastoral Team, a 5-year plan to integrate family ministry into the culture of FCOB.

ii)      Create a ministry that supports Biblical based marriage so that parents can be in a Christ centered relationship that can support the development of their children.

iii)     Select or develop a Biblically driven curriculum that is cohesive from birth to adulthood to help parents to complement the church learning with learning at home.

iv)    Develop and implement a plan for on-going training and encouragement in parenting children consistent with God’s will, Word, and with eternity in view.

v)      Develop a team to regularly connect with families so parents experience a clear partnership in the discipleship of their children.

vi)    Encourage intergenerational gatherings of worship and service to help all recognize how God is working in the whole family of God.

 4)      MEMBER OF THE PASTORAL TEAM

a)      Pastoral Care:

i)        Provides pastoral care as delineated in the FCOB Care Plan to include visitation and service as on-call pastor. The Care Plan is developed by the Pastoral Team in consultation with the Director of Caring Ministries and the Deacon Body.

b)      Preaching/Worship Ministry

i)        Preaches during Sunday (and special) services, as delineated in the preaching schedule developed by the Lead Pastor.

ii)      Assists the pastoral team in special circumstances, with other preaching opportunities.

iii)     Serves as worship leader during Sunday (and special) services, in a rotation developed by the pastoral team.

c)      Communication

i)        Takes initiative in assuring that the wider church is aware of his/her ministry areas, through regular announcements/notices in the church bulletin and other communications, along with the submission of articles to the editorial team of the church.

d)      General Pastoral Ministry

i)        Administers the ordinances of the church in partnership with the pastoral team.

ii)      Officiates at weddings and funerals in tandem with understandings established by the pastoral team.

Supervision of Employed Staff

1)      Children’s Ministry Director

2)      Learning Center Director

Liaison to Congregational Commissions / Committees / Teams, etc.

1)      Learning Center Steering Team

2)      Fellowship Commission

3)      Safety and Security Team

4)      Additional commissions/committees/teams appointed by the Lead Pastor

Position Classification

The NextGen Ministries Pastor is a full-time (50 hours/week), Exempt position.

Compensation

1)      Salary commensurate with experience and ability.

2)      Other benefits are negotiable, as provided for in the FCOB Salary & Benefits Handbook.

Meetings/Retreat Attendance

1)      Attends staff meetings and weekly pastoral staff meetings.

2)      Attends meetings of the Discipleship Commission, subject to guidance from the Lead Pastor.

3)      Attends meetings of the Evangelism Commission, subject to guidance from the Lead Pastor.

4)      Attends other meetings as stipulated by his/her supervisor.

5)      Gives quarterly feedback in person to the Leadership Team regarding NextGen Ministries at FCOB.

Professional Growth

1)      Will utilize holidays and leave as delineated in the FCOB Personnel Manual and Salary & Benefits Handbook.

2)      Will participate in professional growth experiences, in tandem with understandings in the FCOB Personnel Manual and the Salary & Benefits Handbook.

Approved by LT: 07.17.2018

Reformatted: 01.30.2019

Redefined from Family Ministries Pastor position description 4/9/24

Approved by the Leadership Team 4/9/24