NextGen Director/Pastor at Abundant Life Church

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Team Building, Vision-Casting, Administration, Organization, Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Discipleship, Evangelism Training, Curriculum Development, Budget Oversight, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Supervision, Support

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description The NextGen Pastor/Director will provide vision, direction, and programming for the Children’s, Homeschool, and Student ministries. Personal Expectations Abide daily in Christ (John 15:5) Live for the mission and vision of Abundant Life as found in God’s word (Matt 22:36-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4) Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) Participate in the discipleship ministry by completing D1 (Matthew 28:18-20) Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9) Participate in evangelism training (Eph. 4:12) & giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12) Become a member of Abundant Life Church Essential Functions and Responsibilities Oversee the directors of the Children’s, Homeschool, and Student ministries, providing supervision, weekly 1:1’s, guidance, training, support, and discipline. Lead weekly L10 team meetings with the directors. Provide vision and a pathway of seamless alignment for all NextGen ministries. Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship journey for kids, students, and families birth through high school that is age appropriate. Ensure that the curriculum and messaging is consistent between all NextGen ministries Support, supervise, and develop next generation ministry staff. Communicate consistently with families, church staff, and the congregation about events, highlights, and opportunities to get involved. Provide high-level budget oversight into each NextGen ministry. Spiritually shepherd NextGen Directors and team members. Ensure safe, welcoming environments for all birth-high school age participants. Troubleshoot issues and foster relationships between NextGen ministry leaders. Build trust and good working relationships between NextGen ministries and other AL departments. Engage in strategic planning with the Executive Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship to guide future ministry growth. Submit weekly and annual reports and metrics to executive leadership as requested. Skills and Qualifications Success in this role will be achieved by a highly motivated, task-oriented leader of leaders, who can excel in the following areas: Strong interpersonal, communication, and relational skills Excellent leadership, team building, and vision-casting abilities A gifting for administration, organization, and planning of ministry programs Advanced computer literacy and technology acumen Communication of the mission, vision, and values of Abundant Life to staff, volunteers, and the church is expected. Conflict resolution and care are a vital component of the duties that need to be performed daily. The NextGen Pastor/Director must exhibit a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as upholding the Abundant Life Staff Core Values (Humility, Integrity, Tenacity, Loyalty, Excellence, and Synergy). The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive of the attributes needed to perform the job. Experience (minimum requirement) Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or leadership required; master’s degree preferred Five to seven years in a ministry leadership role

Responsibilities

The NextGen Pastor/Director will oversee the directors of the Children’s, Homeschool, and Student ministries, providing guidance and support. They will also develop a comprehensive discipleship journey for kids and families, ensuring alignment across all NextGen ministries.