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Associate Pastor of Next Generation Ministries at Jericho Road Church
Are you passionate about inspiring and mentoring the next generation? Jericho Road Church is
seeking a dedicated leader to spearhead our Next Gen Ministries. This role is a unique
opportunity to impact lives and foster spiritual growth among young people. The Next Gen
Pastor will be the face of Family Ministries at Jericho Road Church by providing visionary
leadership in three key areas: Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adults, and ministry to the
whole family. We believe that parents bear the primary responsibility to disciple their children
and that the church is called to equip, encourage, and empower parents to do this well. It is the
desire of JRoad leadership that all generations are led to and through a relationship with Jesus
Christ and have the opportunity to grow as disciples who bring the Gospel to every man,
woman, and child. This is a full-time, salary position requiring 40-45 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Kids Ministry: You will provide visionary leadership to help this established ministry improve and
grow. You will work in partnership with JRoad Kids Ministry Director . You will be a visible
presence in this ministry as you interact with families and support volunteers who lead the
weekly activities.
Student Ministry: You will be the primary visionary leader as well as the main leader and
communicator. You will implement a discipleship strategy that serves both students within the
church and the surrounding community. This strategy should include class offerings (Sunday),
weekly youth gatherings (Wednesday), seasonal events (retreats, camp, mission trips etc.).
Young Adult Ministry: Help JRoad build a ministry to Young Adults. (Ages 18-30)
Family Ministry: While age specific ministries like the ones listed above are helpful, they should
not be the only strategy. We desire to be a church that helps to equip parents for the challenges
that come with striving to raise children to know, love, and serve Jesus. This is an area that we
are looking to grow in with the help of a passionate Family Pastor. You will have a lot of freedom
to do this as you see fit, but ideas would include: events for the whole family, date nights for
parents with babysitting, online discipleship resources for parents to use with their kids,
parenting classes etc,
Other: In addition to these roles, unique to the Family Pastor, there will be opportunities for
preaching, facilitating funerals/weddings, speaking into the larger direction of JRoad and
whatever else is needed to advance the gospel through Jericho Road Church.. This position also
requires seasonal travel away from home for events, trips, and conferences.
Relationships
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Recruit, Train, and Develop: Volunteers
Encourage, Empower, and Equip: Parents/Families
Disciple Making: Children & Youth (K-12th)
Knowledge & Skill:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
5 years of full-time experience providing pastoral ministry to children, youth and
families. (negotiable)
Creativity and innovative thinking about ministering to youth and their families
Flexible and organized with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
Works well with a team; demonstrates effective leadership through teams and effective
at delegation
Able to effectively articulate messages and communicate with a variety of people and
audience Size
Qualifications:
Godly character and a Christ-Centered life
A clear calling to work with youth, young families, and young adults.
An understanding of relational ministry
Able to problem solve and resolve conflict
Thank you for prayerfully considering if the Lord wants you to continue to walk down
this road with us.
Are you passionate about inspiring and mentoring the next generation? Jericho Road Church is
seeking a dedicated leader to spearhead our Next Gen Ministries. This role is a unique
opportunity to impact lives and foster spiritual growth among young people. The Next Gen
Pastor will be the face of Family Ministries at Jericho Road Church by providing visionary
leadership in three key areas: Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adults, and ministry to the
whole family. We believe that parents bear the primary responsibility to disciple their children
and that the church is called to equip, encourage, and empower parents to do this well. It is the
desire of JRoad leadership that all generations are led to and through a relationship with Jesus
Christ and have the opportunity to grow as disciples who bring the Gospel to every man,
woman, and child. This is a full-time, salary position requiring 40-45 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Kids Ministry: You will provide visionary leadership to help this established ministry improve and
grow. You will work in partnership with JRoad Kids Ministry Director . You will be a visible
presence in this ministry as you interact with families and support volunteers who lead the
weekly activities.
Student Ministry: You will be the primary visionary leader as well as the main leader and
communicator. You will implement a discipleship strategy that serves both students within the
church and the surrounding community. This strategy should include class offerings (Sunday),
weekly youth gatherings (Wednesday), seasonal events (retreats, camp, mission trips etc.).
Young Adult Ministry: Help JRoad build a ministry to Young Adults. (Ages 18-30)
Family Ministry: While age specific ministries like the ones listed above are helpful, they should
not be the only strategy. We desire to be a church that helps to equip parents for the challenges
that come with striving to raise children to know, love, and serve Jesus. This is an area that we
are looking to grow in with the help of a passionate Family Pastor. You will have a lot of freedom
to do this as you see fit, but ideas would include: events for the whole family, date nights for
parents with babysitting, online discipleship resources for parents to use with their kids,
parenting classes etc,
Other: In addition to these roles, unique to the Family Pastor, there will be opportunities for
preaching, facilitating funerals/weddings, speaking into the larger direction of JRoad and
whatever else is needed to advance the gospel through Jericho Road Church.. This position also
requires seasonal travel away from home for events, trips, and conferences.
Relationships
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Recruit, Train, and Develop: Volunteers
Encourage, Empower, and Equip: Parents/Families
Disciple Making: Children & Youth (K-12th)
Knowledge & Skill:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
5 years of full-time experience providing pastoral ministry to children, youth and
families. (negotiable)
Creativity and innovative thinking about ministering to youth and their families
Flexible and organized with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
Works well with a team; demonstrates effective leadership through teams and effective
at delegation
Able to effectively articulate messages and communicate with a variety of people and
audience Size
Qualifications:
Godly character and a Christ-Centered life
A clear calling to work with youth, young families, and young adults.
An understanding of relational ministry
Able to problem solve and resolve conflict
Thank you for prayerfully considering if the Lord wants you to continue to walk down
this road with us.
