Next Generation Associate Minister

The Cross Church; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Cross Church is seeking a full-time Next Generation Associate Minister in Wylie, Texas, to support and strengthen ministry efforts for students through young adults. Responsibilities include building relationships, assisting with weekly gatherings, recruiting and developing volunteer leaders, and ensuring a welcoming culture. A college degree and experience in a Baptist church are required, along with a commitment to biblical principles. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the next generation in a vibrant church community.

Qualifications

• Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings.
• Experience in recruiting and motivating volunteers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision of the Next Generation & Teaching Pastor.
• Assist in planning and executing weekly gatherings.
• Build relationships with students and young adults.

Skills

Leadership experience in a Baptist church or comparable denomination

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility to serve

Competency in computer/web-based technology

Education

College degree

Divinity degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Role Overview

The Next Generation Associate Minister serves to support and strengthen ministry efforts for students through young adults. Working under the direction of the Next Generation & Teaching Pastor, this role helps cultivate environments where students and young adults can grow in their relationship with Jesus, build meaningful community, and take next steps in discipleship and leadership within The Cross Church’s high-performance culture and mission to “Spread God’s Fame by making disciples of All People”.

Job Classification

Full-time. Exempt.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday 8AM to 5PM (approximately 30-32 hours).

Wednesdays & Weekends (approximately 8–10 hours).

The schedule for this position may vary and incur overtime depending upon weekend assignments and ministry events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Support the overall vision and strategy set by the Next Generation & Teaching Pastor.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of weekly gatherings.
• Help ensure alignment across all Next Generation environments, such as programming, messaging, and culture.
• Lead specific ministry areas or gatherings as assigned.
• Build relationships with students and young adults through consistent presence and engagement.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement and discipleship to individuals and small groups.
• Create a culture of intentional community that fosters a genuine sense of belonging, involvement, and spiritual growth.
• Connect students and young adults to The Cross Church and next faith steps.
• Identify, recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders.
• Equip leaders to effectively disciple students and young adults.
• Foster a healthy, team-oriented volunteer culture.
• Provide ongoing communication, encouragement, and support for team members.
• Help plan and execute events, retreats, and special gatherings.
• Coordinate logistics including communication, registration, and follow-up.
• Ensure environments are welcoming, organized, and engaging.
• Maintain accurate records and follow-up systems for students and young adults.
• Assist with communication strategies (email, social media, text, etc.).
• Support scheduling, calendaring, and ministry organization.
• Attend a worship service, staff meetings, and ministry team meetings weekly.
• Foster a cooperative, healthy, and motivating relationship with staff, volunteers, and church families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Critical Skills

• Agreement with The Cross Church’s faith statement and mission to spread God’s fame by making disciples of all people.
• Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
• Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
• A personal conviction and calling to ministry.
• College degree required.
• Divinity degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination.
• Humility, teachability, and servant leadership in all areas of life and ministry.
• Passionate about seeing the next generation come to a personal relationship with Jesus and grow in their faith.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to speak confidently before large groups required.
• Experience with recruiting, motivating, equipping and scheduling volunteers.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple environments (church, families, schools, and community).
• Relational, self‑motivated, strong work ethic, dependable, and reliable.
• Flexibility to serve where needed.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Competency in computer/web-based technology with the ability to learn new applications.
• The Cross Church membership is required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.
• Criminal, financial and sexual misconduct background checks are required.