NextGen & Community Life Pastor

CrossPoint Church: A United Methodist Community

NextGen & Community Life Pastor

The Next Generation & Community Life Pastor works in cooperation with other staff members and teams of the church to carry out the vision in children and families’ ministries as well as community outreach ministries. This position serves as part of CrossPoint’s executive team and reports directly to the Executive Director and the Vision Pastor.

Areas of Responsibility – Youth and Next Generation Ministries

• Provide staff support for all family ministries including Kids Quest Junior (preschool aged), Kids Quest (school aged) and Unite (youth ministry).
• Provide oversight, direction, and coaching for Unite, youth ministry, including but not limited to:
  • Recruit, train, equip and deploy volunteer Student Ministry Leadership teams
  • Schedule and lead weekly gatherings and events, including any community outings
  • Lead mission trip teams, both nationally and internationally
  • Provide leadership, support and mentoring for students and parents
  • Provide routine effective communication with parents and guardians
  • Manage regular digital media updates and communication
  • Provide insight and guidance in development and oversight of the Student Ministry budget
• Work closely with the Director of Children’s Ministry to create and maintain Kids Quest Jr and Kids Quest program
• Provide oversight, direction and coaching for all CrossPoint’s discipleship programs & efforts
  • Baptism and Membership classes
  • Discipleship classes
    • Parenting classes
    • Spiritual Gifts classes
    • Small Group ministry program oversight and leadership
      
      
• Direct CrossPoint’s missionary outreach efforts
  • Lead our partnership with all local ministries that connections are already established with as well as creating new outreach connections in the community
  • Provide staff oversight for CrossPoint’s Sierra Leone efforts in conjunction with the Sierra Leone team
• Oversight of Family and Community Outreach budgets
• Assist the Vision Pastor in all areas of ministry
• Provide preaching, teaching and other service-related leadership, as needed
• Provide pastoral care as needed
• Perform other tasks as necessary

Areas of Responsibility – Family Ministries

Areas of Responsibility – Pastoral Ministries

Skills Needed

• Theological alignment with the doctrines and practices of CrossPoint Church
• Leadership and interpersonal skills to manage volunteers and build teams in a volunteer, team-led environment
• Proven record of ministry success
• Ability to think creatively and be an innovator
• Pastoral experience with congregational care
• Fluency with appropriate technology, including Microsoft Office
• Social media literacy a plus

Time Requirements: Full time, salaried
Salary: Starting at $40,000 annually
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Health Insurance with EAP
* Paid holidays
* Paid time off
* Personal Investment Plan (430B) option after one year of service