Chaska NXT JHigh Manager

Grace Church; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, seeks a Jesus-centered Junior High Ministry Manager to lead a vibrant, relational ministry for students in grades 6–8. This full-time role (40 hours/week) emphasizes discipleship, volunteers, and family engagement.

You will plan Bible-based teaching, recruit and train volunteers, manage the ministry calendar and budget, and collaborate with the NXT Gen Team to advance Grace Church's vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in ministry or related roles is desirable.
• Evidence of a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Junior High Ministry, including weekly programming, events, camps, and initiatives.
• Create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment for spiritual growth.
• Recruit, train, and disciple volunteers, equipping them for ministry.
• Develop goals, calendar, and budget aligned with church vision and discipleship.
• Plan Bible-based teaching relevant to junior high students.
• Foster small groups and relational evangelism among students and leaders.
• Collaborate with NXT Gen Team and staff to align ministries.
• Evaluate and improve programs, seeking feedback and innovation.

Skills

Jesus-centered

Team-oriented

Ownership-minded

Competent and prepared

Disciple-maker

Fun-loving leader

Strong teacher

Humble and teachable

Strategic

Family-focused

Flexible and adaptable

Approachable and authentic

Education

Bachelor or Masters degree

Job description

Grace Church - Eden Prairie.

Full-time - 40 hours/week.

Pay: $55,000-$60,000/year.

Sarlary - Exempt.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grace Church is seeking a Jesus-centered, relational, and strategic leader to serve as our Junior High Ministry Manager. This person will be responsible for leading a vibrant, fun, and discipleship-focused ministry for students in grades 6–8. The ideal candidate is a team player who brings energy, creativity, and ownership to ministry, with a passion for equipping volunteers, engaging families, and helping students grow in their faith.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Jesus-Centered– Prioritizes a personal relationship with Christ and models spiritual maturity in daily life and ministry.
• Team-Oriented– Values collaboration, steps in to support others, and helps foster unity and mutual encouragement.
• Ownership-Minded– Takes initiative, brings ideas forward, and embraces responsibility for improving ministry and solving problems.
• Competent and Prepared– Brings skill, organization, and attention to detail to their role; follows through on responsibilities with excellence and reliability.
• Disciple-Maker– Passionate about equipping and empowering others, especially volunteers, to grow and lead in their faith.
• Fun-Loving Leader– Embraces the joy and energy of student ministry, knowing that fun is a vital part of building community.
• Strong Teacher – Understands Scripture and the next generation and can craft messages around their experiences while maintaining Biblical truth.
• Humble and Teachable– Open to feedback, eager to learn, and willing to both give and receive grace-filled input.
• Strategic– Understands the bigger picture of discipleship, knows the “why” behind ministry efforts, and can guide the team to where they need to go.
• Family-Focused– Respects and supports family priorities—both personally and in the lives of those they serve.
• Flexible and Adaptable– Willing to help beyond assigned duties and adjust to meet the needs of the team and ministry.
• Approachable and Authentic– Down-to-earth, easy to connect with, and genuine in interactions with students, families, and staff.

The Chaska NXT JHigh Ministry Manager will be responsible for the following:

Leadership & Oversight:

• Lead and manage all aspects of Junior High Ministry, including weekly programming, events, camps, and special initiatives.
• Create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment where students can grow spiritually and relationally.
• Recruit, train, and disciple adult and student volunteers, equipping them for effective ministry.
• Develop and manage ministry goals, calendar, and budget aligned with church vision and the discipleship process.

Discipleship & Teaching:

• Plan and deliver Bible-based teaching that is relevant and engaging for junior high students.
• Foster small group environments that encourage authentic relationships and spiritual growth.
• Model and encourage relational evangelism among students and leaders.
• Support and engage parents in the spiritual formation of their students.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Work closely with the NXT Gen Team and other church staff to ensure alignment and support across ministries.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events.
• Support and assist teammates as needed—embracing a “we not me” mindset.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.

Ministry Development:

• Evaluate and improve ministry programs, seeking feedback and input.
• Embrace innovation and resist “we’ve always done it this way” thinking.
• Keep up with trends and best practices in student ministry.
• Ensure all activities align with the overall discipleship strategy and help students take next steps in their faith.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Education preferred (not required): Bachelor or Masters degree.
• Experience preferred (not required): 2+ years of experience in roles involving the key duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Exhibits a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with integrity.
• Exhibits a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local church.
• Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church.
• Ability to effectively execute vision.
• Ability to teach, reprove, correct, and train using God’s Word.
• Demonstrate a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local church.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.

Grace Church complies with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at 952-224-3000.