Next Gen Pastor/Director

Basic Qualifications:

• Born-again believer, maturing in their faith, who aligns with the beliefs of Journey Fellowship (explore our website at https://myjf.church/beliefs).

• Formal Ministry Training from a Bible college or seminary is highly desired.

• Strong knowledge of the Bible with a calling and passion for Student and Children discipleship.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Hands-on experience in organizing ministries, classes, and student small groups, including subject matter selection/development and the training of lay leaders and volunteers.

Staffing Hierarchy:

• Reports to the Lead Pastor

• Supervises the Student Ministry Coordinator and Children’s Ministry Director.

Major Responsibilities:

Student Ministries

• Provide direct oversight and support for Student ministries to ensure activities align with overall mission, vision, values of Journey Fellowship.

• Advocate the vision of Journey Fellowship to the congregation through the eyes of the students.

• Lead by example, motivate through encouragement, recruit, and equip staff, lay-leaders, volunteers, and parents to implement the student ministry plan.

• Develop, lead, implement and evaluate weekly Student programming and events such as worship gatherings, small groups, and serving opportunities.

• Oversee and implement Church-wide ministry strategies and events to reinforce young adult discipleship and faith development.

  • Assist with evaluating, choosing, and training for Student’s curriculum.

  • Implement student initiatives: 1) Retreats; 2) Camps, 3) Local & Global Outreach.

• Oversee and ensure that all Student Ministry staff, lay-leaders, and volunteer applicants are screened and processed in a timely manner including background checks, recruitment/interview processes, initial and ongoing training.

• Recruit, lead, and equip Student Ministry staff, volunteers, and lay-leaders.

• Develop the Student budget in coordination with the Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Student Ministry Staff.

Local Schools Ministry

• Provide direct oversight and support for Student ministries engagement in the local schools.

• Identify partnership opportunities within the local schools.

• Coordinate with Community In Schools (CIS) program to provide mentoring, bible clubs and tutoring for Students.

• Cultivate a spirit of cooperation and presence in the local schools.

Children’s Ministry

• Provide strategic oversight to the Children’s Ministry Director to ensure activities align with overall mission, vision, values of Journey Fellowship.

• Advocate the vision of Journey Fellowship to the congregation through the eyes of the children.

• Support and equip the Children’s Ministry Director to lead the ministry well by establishing and maintaining relationships with local schools, engaging the whole family unit, and providing a safe and fun environment for learning God’s Word.

• Assist in the development of the Children’s budget in coordination with the Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor and Children’s Ministry Staff.

Other Duties

• Manage the budgets of Student Ministry and Children’s Ministry as a good steward of church resources.

• Contribute to the overall appearance and organization of the church facilities (keeping up ministry/common/storage areas).

• Actively participate in the life of the church as a member in good standing and as an example of a growing disciple of Christ.

• Live within a reasonable distance of the church to participate in the life of our community.

Title of the Role

• A successful candidate that meets the qualifications of Titus 1:5-9, 1 Tim. 3:1-7, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 will hold the title of Pastor and be expected to assist with pastoral duties such as counseling, weddings, funerals, etc.

• Otherwise, the successful candidate will hold the title of Minister or Director and will not be expected to fulfill pastoral duties.