Next Gen Director / Youth & Young Adult Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving church in Elk River seeks a Next Gen Director to lead youth and young adult ministries. This full-time position involves overseeing programming, providing spiritual guidance, and engaging the community. Join a supportive leadership team in a dynamic church during a season of growth and expansion.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative staff culture

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellence in preaching and teaching.
• Ability to connect with both students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership and oversight for youth and young adult ministries.
• Create engaging environments for spiritual encounters.
• Recruit, develop, and train volunteer leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Teaching

Connection with youth

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic, faith-driven Next Gen Director to lead our youth (grades 6-12) and young adult (ages 18-29) ministries. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a major expansion project that includes dedicated youth and young adult ministry spaces, demonstrating our commitment to the next generation.

What You'll Do

● Provide pastoral leadership and oversight for both youth and young adult ministries
● Create and maintain engaging environments for teenagers and young adults to encounter God through fun, friendship and discipleship
● Lead weekly programming and special events throughout the year
● Recruit, develop and train volunteer leaders
● Provide spiritual guidance and discipleship to students grades 6-12 and young adults
● Engage parents in their children's spiritual formation
● Assist in budget management and ministry planning
● Participate in our broader church vision and community impact

What You'll Need

● A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
● Bachelor's Degree
● Strong leadership and team-building abilities
● Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
● Excellence in preaching and teaching
● Ability to connect with both students and parents
● Heart for discipleship and spiritual formation
● Alignment with EFCA Statement of Faith and ROL's mission and values

Why Elk River?

Experience the best of both worlds in Elk River, Minnesota! Located just 35 minutes from Minneapolis, Elk River offers:
● Small-town charm with big-city accessibility
● Strong sense of community
● Excellent schools and family-friendly atmosphere
● Beautiful parks and outdoor recreation
● Affordable housing and high quality of life
● Easy access to arts, culture and professional sports in the Twin Cities

Why River of Life?

● Be part of a healthy, growing church with a clear vision
● Join during an exciting season of expansion and growth
● Work with a supportive leadership team
● Lead from a brand-new, purpose-built youth ministry space (coming in Phase II of our expansion)
● Competitive salary and benefits
● Church committed to financial stewardship and debt-free ministry

● Full-time role
● Reports to executive administrator
● Competitive compensation package
● Collaborative staff culture
● Professional development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about youth and young adult ministry and excited about equipping the next generation to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you. Please send cover letter and resume to Jessica Hills at [e-mail]

About this Church

River of Life Church is a thriving church community passionate about equipping people to live out their faith in practical ways. Our mission is simple yet profound: to personally know the Lord Jesus Christ and to make Him known. We're guided by our vision of "Equipping like Jesus, in Community, for Community."