Next Gen Pastor: Kids & Youth Ministry Leader

Sanctuary Family Worship Center; Jena (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary seeks a full-time Next Gen Pastor (Family Pastor) to lead volunteers and oversee discipleship of kids and students from 0-18 years, based in Jena, Louisiana. The role is church-wide, partnering with the Lead Pastor to integrate Next Gen ministries into the church vision.

You will supervise 12+ kids team members, a part-time youth director, and 6+ youth volunteers; teach in Sanctuary Kids and coordinate programs, events, and outreach with families and schools weekly.

Qualifications

• Credentialed with the Assemblies of God.
• Divine calling in Next Gen Ministries.
• Personable and engaging to reach students.
• Humble and mature Christian character.
• Strong communication for volunteer and parent engagement.
• Gifts in administration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Formation: Ensure a strong Spirit-filled and Bible based discipleship of Sanctuary's kids and youth.
• Program Development: Cast vision and lead volunteers to implement age-appropriate ministry programs, events, and retreats to reach and disciple students.
• Teach & Preach: Rotate with volunteers as one of the primary teachers in Sunday Kids Church. Assist in Wednesday youth ministry monthly to ensure a cohesive Next Gen ministry.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers in the Next Generation departments.
• Pastoral Care: Provide counseling, guidance, and support for kids and youth and visit schools weekly.
• Collaboration: Work with the church leadership team and Lead Pastor to ensure Next Gen ministries are integrated into the overall church's vision and mission. Serve in unity with Sanctuary's part-time Youth Director and Youth Team for a cohesive Next Gen department.
• Administration: Oversee the kids ministry calendar, communicate with parents, utilize weekly social media for communication and outreach, download and print curriculum for teams and ensure volunteers are trained and background checked.
• Community: They will visit local schools weekly as an official campus chaplain.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Public speaking

Volunteer management

Communication

Pastoral care

Administration

Education

Assemblies of God credential

Job description

Sanctuary seeks a full-time Next Gen Pastor (Family Pastor) to lead volunteers and oversee discipleship of kids and students from 0-18 years, based in Jena, Louisiana. The role is church-wide, partnering with the Lead Pastor to integrate Next Gen ministries into the church vision.

You will supervise 12+ kids team members, a part-time youth director, and 6+ youth volunteers; teach in Sanctuary Kids and coordinate programs, events, and outreach with families and schools weekly.