NextGen Director – Christ Church

Vanderbloemen Search Group); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a NextGen Director to lead all NextGen Ministries (Kids, Students, Young Adults). This role reports to the leadership team and serves as a primary preacher and builder of teams, aiming to develop future church leaders.

You’ll oversee Kids and Students Directors, mentor volunteers, shape a discipleship culture, and cast vision for ministries while partnering with families and the broader church to advance gospel-centered transformation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-time church staff ministry.
• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Seminary degree or formal theological training is highly preferred (or a willingness to pursue it).

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Preaching: Effectively handle God’s Word in NextGen ministry environments, parent forums, and weekly Young Adults gatherings.
• Young Adults Leadership: Lead the Young Adults ministry and equip volunteer leaders.
• Leadership & Development: Oversee Kids and Students Directors and multiply ministry leaders.
• Discipleship & Culture: Develop a comprehensive discipleship strategy for birth through high school and model Christ Church culture.
• Vision Casting: Cast vision for NextGen ministries and align playbooks with church standards.
• Team Building & Management: Build and deploy ministry teams and prioritize tasks for growth.
• Planning & Evaluation: Set measurable goals and manage ministry assets and budgets.

Skills

Teacher

Interpersonal Skills

Resourceful

Time Manager

Performance Management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Seminary degree or training preferred

Job description

Non-Denominational

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 4,500

Meet Christ Church

Christ Churchis located in Phoenix, Arizona with congregations in Mesa, Gilbert, Central Phoenix and Peoria, reaching over 4,500 people weekly. At Christ Church, they fly one flag—Christ crucified. He’s the one deserving worship. He’s the one proclaimed. He’s the one worthy of following. They are defined unequivocally by being doxological – in the doctrines of grace and salvation revealed in Scripture; missional – in that they are on the move, desiring to do everything they can to affect change in people’s lives; and intentional – having an awareness of the non-churches, seeking to remove barriers and having cultural sensitivity without compromise. Christ Church prioritizes transformation and life change, and love to tell and testify to the stories that demonstrate the power of the gospel.

They are an inviting, Christ centered church where everyone is welcomed. Since launching in 2012 with a core group, Christ Church has grown significantly in Phoenix in weekly attendance across multiple congregations in the city. They offer vibrant and worship services where people experience the manifest presence of God. They have engaging programs for children, youth, young adults and adults, and a variety of opportunities to get involved through groups and studies.

About the NextGen Director

The NextGen Director serves as a leader over all Christ Church NextGen Ministries and is entrusted to provide oversight to the NextGen staff team (Kids, Students, and Young Adults). This role is designed as a 3-to-5-year stepping stone for a visionary leader aspiring to eventually plant a church or become a lead pastor. To be successful in this role, this person must be an effective communicator, a strong supervisor, and a strategically-minded leader who is passionate about advancing the mission of Christ Church and partnering with families. The NextGen Director will lead publicly, preach, manage the Kids and Students Directors, and serve as the primary leader for the Young Adult Ministry.

The NextGen Director responsibilities include:

• Teaching & Preaching:Effectively handle God’s Word in NextGen ministry environments, parent forums, and weekly Young Adults gatherings. This leader must be a skilled expositor and communicator of God’s word who can biblically shepherd.
• Young Adults Leadership:Serve as the primary leader for the Young Adults ministry and gatherings. Develop, equip, coach and support volunteer leaders in the Young Adult Ministry, and deploy them into NextGen ministry.
• Leadership & Development:Provide overarching leadership to all NextGen ministries, including direct oversight and management of the Kids and Students Directors. Direct, develop, equip, coach, and support NextGen ministry staff and leaders, multiplying leaders who uphold the culture of Christ Church.
• Discipleship & Culture:Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy for birth through high school that aligns with the convictions and culture of Christ Church. Ensure the culture of Christ Church is caught, taught, modeled, and transferred across all ministry teams. Personally and appropriately engage in relationships with parents and students for the advancement of discipleship in families.
• Vision Casting:Cast vision for NextGen ministries by clearly articulating direction and rallying staff and team members around that vision. Uphold the convictions and ministry standards of Christ Church, ensuring all NextGen playbooks remain current and aligned.
• Team Building & Management:Build, train, and deploy effective ministry teams to support current needs and future growth. Ensure ministry plans are executed with excellence, anticipating growth, solving problems, and efficiently prioritizing tasks.
• Planning & Evaluation:Articulate clear, measurable goals for each ministry area and utilize appropriate tools and data acquisition to evaluate ministry effectiveness. Ensure the ministry assets and budgets are properly managed, while following established policies and procedures.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the NextGen Director:

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of full-time church staff ministry experience.
• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Seminary degree or formal theological training is highly preferred (or a willingness to pursue it).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teacher:Skilled expositor and communicator of God’s word.
• Interpersonal Skills:Communicate effectively across all layers of NextGen ministries; express optimism, faith, and encouragement.
• Resourceful:Adaptable, quick-thinking, and able to confidently and creatively solve problems.
• Time Manager:Efficiently allocate time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Performance Management:Assess ministry effectiveness through data analysis.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Character:A growing follower of Christ who meets the qualifications of a pastor outlined in 1 Timothy.
• Compatibility:Embodies the values, Complementarian theology, and culture of Christ Church.
• Team Player:Humble, hungry, and smart. Must have a strong work ethic, high social EQ, strong leader.
• Servant-hearted:Deep desire to serve others and show the love of Christ to families.

What it’s like to live in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, the capital and largest city of Arizona, is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. As the center of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, it blends a vibrant urban core with expansive suburban communities like Mesa, Gilbert, Peoria, Chandler and more. The city is known for its warm climate, abundant sunshine throughout the year, and a landscape defined by beautiful desert scenery and surrounding mountain ranges. Residents enjoy a growing culinary scene, arts and cultural institutions, museums, and professional sports teams including the Suns, Cardinals, and Diamondbacks, as well as ASU athletics. Outdoor recreation is a major part of life here, with popular local parks and hiking spots like Camelback Mountain and South Mountain Park, along with easy access to weekend destinations such as Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon.

The region boasts high accessibility, making it easy to get around the large city and its surrounding suburbs. It is a highly desirable place to raise a family, offering amazing public, private, and charter schools with excellent school choice options. The community is supported by a strong, growing economy. With low taxes, hospitable neighbors, and access to both big-city amenities and an incredible quality of life in the suburbs, the Phoenix area provides an exceptional atmosphere for families, young professionals, adults and retirees.