Next Gen Pastor

Oak Hills Church; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a visionary leader for Children’s, Student, and Young Adult Ministry. This role focuses on creating a thriving ministry that encourages discipleship among students and families, guiding them to develop their faith in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate must have relevant ministry experience, a deep understanding of biblical principles, and the ability to foster relationships within the church and community. The church values collaboration and character, aiming to uplift all members and fulfill its mission.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of leadership experience in student ministry.
• At least two years of direct staff supervision experience.
• Current Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within six months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead ministry plans for children, students, and young adults.
• Oversee and coach the Next Gen staff team.
• Build relationships with students, leaders, and parents.

Skills

Biblical theology

Adolescent spiritual development

Relational intelligence

Project management

Budget development

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies or related field

Job description

This position contributes to the mission of Oak Hills Church (OHC) to be disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow Jesus moment by moment. The staff member is responsible for serving as the point spiritual and visionary leader for Children’s, Student, and Young Adult (YA) Ministry at OHC by developing, implementing, and fostering a thriving Christ-centered culture and ministry. This role is highly intentional about equipping parents and partnering with them to make the family the primary environment for faith formation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and leads Ministry Plans which promote a healthy, authentic, and thriving ministry for children, middle and high school students and college and young adults to belong, grow in their faith and invite their friends. Ensures alignment with OHC ministry strategy and provides reporting and analysis of Next Gen goals and metrics.
• Leads the Next Gen staff team through prayer, one‑on‑ones, goal setting, development, team meetings, training, and evaluation.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration, ownership, empowerment, accountability, and fun.
• Oversees, trains and coaches pastors in their role as Bible teacher, trainer, and communicator in their respective environments.
• Builds, models, and maintains quality relationships with students, leaders and parents through ministry and community involvement, communication, encouragement, responsiveness, and support.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key community stakeholders, including local schools and parachurch organizations, for collaboration on discipleship and outreach initiatives.
• Oversees and ensures timely compliance with all OHC policies and procedures including child and youth protection policies. Ensures volunteers successfully complete application process. Ensures timely updates of administration systems such database entries, calendar, communication, and follow‑up processes.
• Manages and participates in the annual budget preparation to ensure adequate funds for the assigned area. Monitors and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as needed.
• Performs pastoral ministry duties such as teaching, weddings, funerals, baptisms, hospital visits, counseling and prayer as needed.
• Attends assigned staff meetings, trainings, and events; solicits and relays information, participates in problem solving, and provides recommendations for policy changes and program development.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OHC Staff Expectations

• Active relationship with Jesus Christ sustained through the practice of personal spiritual disciplines.
• Embodies Christlikeness and leads with humility, character, and love.
• Demonstrates commitment to unity and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Personally engaged with OHC’s mission and vision.
• Supportive of OHC’s beliefs, values, discipleship commitments, and distinctives.
• Consistently models the Staff Values.
• Attends Membership Class and becomes a member within three (3) months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably Biblical Studies or related field.
• Four (4) years of leadership experience in student ministry with a minimum of two (2) years of direct staff supervision. Experience in a 1,000+ member church preferred.
• Experience can substitute for education.
• Current Texas driver’s license (Incumbents with out-of-state license must attain Texas license within six (6) months of employment).

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of biblical theology, Christian biblical world view, and church ministry philosophies.
• Knowledge of adolescent spiritual development and formation.
• Knowledge of relational intelligence, grace and cross‑cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of personal/project management principles, administration practices, organization techniques, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of budget development, expense tracking/reporting and administration.
• Knowledge of computer office applications and equipment.
• Ability to develop and empower leaders and team members for effective ministry.
• Ability to build and promote a healthy team culture through relational collaboration and motivating team members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement ministry programs and initiatives.
• Ability to use computers, social media, and a variety of software applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means using English grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members, and guests.
• Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.

Physical Requirement and Working Conditions

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.

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Typically, Sunday - Thursday