The Next Gen Pastor is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of our children, youth, and young adults. This role focuses on fostering an environment where the next generation can encounter the gospel, grow in faith, and live out their walk with Christ. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a heart for children, students, and young adults, a passion for equipping families, and the ability to build a cohesive strategy across all age groups. Pastorally, this position will engage in teaching, counseling, and other pastoral duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategically oversee the development and growth of the Harvest Kids Ministry. Provide direct oversight and leadership of the Student Ministry. Develop and implement a comprehensive Young Adult Ministry. This includes planning the calendar year, orchestrating Sunday and midweek gatherings, leading operations for major events, creating communication plans, instilling a culture of safety, biblical teaching, training leaders, engaging our community, and creating systems to improve discipleship.
Assist Harvest’s pastoral team in equipping parents to lead their children and youth spiritually through resources, workshops, and events.
Assist the pastoral team with various items: membership interviews, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, etc.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree required, with a Graduate Degree preferred.
Proven experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on youth or family ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS
Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him.
Meet the biblical qualifications of an Elder (Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
Be a member of Harvest and wholeheartedly embrace the doctrine, mission, and ministry philosophy of Harvest.
This person must be humble, loyal, trustworthy, capable, flexible, resourceful, organized, detail-oriented, able to hold confidence, and have a servant’s heart.
Is a “people person” who is passionate about evangelism.
Has strong interpersonal communication skills and can work as part of a team that values collaboration and humility.
Affirm and uphold Complementarian Theology.
COMPETENCIES
Visionary Leadership: Ability to inspire others toward a shared vision for ministry.
Relational Approach: A genuine love for young people and the ability to connect with them authentically.
Team Builder: Skilled at recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers and leaders.
Innovative Thinker: Creative in developing relevant and impactful ministry strategy.
Strong Teacher: Able to communicate biblical truth engagingly and understandably for different age groups.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
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