What are the responsibilities and job description for the Next Gen Pastor position at Centerville Grace Church?
Next Gen Family Pastor: Primary Focus Grades 6–12
Centerville Grace Church
Centerville Grace Church is seeking a Next Gen Pastor who will passionately pursue our mission of making disciples who make disciples. We are looking for a strong, relational leader who will disciple students, partner with parents, and cultivate a vibrant youth community rooted in biblical truth and authentic relationships.
Scope of Responsibilities
The Next Gen Pastor will:
- Lead Weekly Gatherings: Plan and lead Sunday evening student gatherings with culturally relevant, biblically grounded teaching that inspires students to grow in their faith and build deep friendships with each other.
- Disciple Students: Create opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of Scripture, live out their faith, and help them become disciple-makers in their schools, homes, and communities.
- Equip Volunteer Leaders: Recruit, train, and support a team of adult leaders to help disciple students and create an engaging, welcoming environment.
- Plan Events & Trips: Organize retreats, mission trips, and outreach events that encourage spiritual growth and provide students with opportunities to serve others.
- Engage All Students: Foster an inclusive environment where students at every stage of faith feel welcomed, loved, and encouraged to take their next steps toward Christ.
- Oversee Children through young adult ministries: Ensure a seamless transition from children’s ministry in partnership with our Gracekids director all the way through the young adult years, encouraging and equipping young adults to invest in students and students to invest in children.
- (Secondary goal) Create a robust Young Adult Ministry: Develop and implement a strategy to gather and grow young adults both inside and outside of our church family.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and other ministry leaders to align Next Gen ministries with the church’s mission and vision.
- Participate in church-wide initiatives and take on additional duties as needed to serve the church family.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a ministry-related field is preferred (post-graduate work a plus).
- 5-10 years of experience in youth ministry or a related field.
- A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through character, humility, and a servant’s heart.
- A proven ability to lead, teach, and build relationships with students and families.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
- Commitment to personal and intentional disciple-making.
What We Value
Centerville Grace Church is a growing, relational church with a heart for the Centerville community and beyond. We are looking for a leader who will inspire the next generation to thrive in their faith, equipped to make disciples who make disciples to help ensure no one walks alone.
If you feel called to this role, please send your resume and a cover letter to dave@centervillegrace.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Dayton, OH 45458 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dayton, OH 45458: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000