Spiritual Leadership:

Purpose and Description of the Job:

The Next Gen Pastor at The Gathering Place, will lead and oversee gospel-centered ministries that cater to both the students (6th-12th grades) and young adults (18-25). These ministries will facilitate spiritual growth, foster community, and equip young people to live out their faith in tangible ways. Through this, the students and young adults will learn to love God, love people, and make disciples.

Skills Needed:

• Belief in Jesus as Savior and evidence of a relationship with God
• Previous experience in student or young adult ministry leadership.
• Strong biblical knowledge and theological understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and mentor volunteers.
• Passion for disciple-making and fostering community among young people.
• Ability to align ministry efforts with the overall mission and vision of the church.

Key Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership:

• Pray regularly for each member of the Student and Young Adult Ministry Volunteers, as well as every individual within these ministries.
• Cast vision for biblical teaching through curriculum selection, sermon series, and discipleship materials, actively engaging in teaching.
• Provide spiritual guidance and counsel to students, young adults, and volunteers, offering support, wisdom, and direction grounded in Scripture.

Community Building:

• Create safe, welcoming, and fun environments for students and young adults to connect and grow in their faith.
• Calendar times for groups, worship, and outreach activities, facilitating intentional gatherings that foster discipleship and community.
• Build leadership teams comprising volunteers from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to contribute their gifts and talents to the ministry.

Family and Church Integration:

• Build relationships with families through regular communication, parent nights, and availability for meetings when needed.
• Connect the Student and Young Adult Ministries with the broader church community through service opportunities, mentorships, and joint worship experiences.

Outreach and Engagement:

• Connect with local schools and community organizations, fostering relationships to create service opportunities for students and young adults.
• Develop comprehensive ministry plans that include seasonal events, retreats, service opportunities, and mission trips, engaging students and young adults in impactful outreach efforts.

Stewardship and Oversight:

• Oversee budget and expenditures for the Student and Young Adult Ministries, ensuring financial resources are used wisely and effectively.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior Pastor/Director regarding ministry needs, growth plans, and church-sanctioned activities.

Number of Hours a Week: 40 hours (This includes ministry times during the week)

Accountable To: Pastor and Elders

If interested, please contact Pastor Steven Warren

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $37,801.59 - $45,524.50 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Apollo Beach, FL 33572: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Apollo Beach, FL 33572