15h Left Pastor of Next Generation Ministries Philpott Church

**About Philpott Church**

We are a community of grace, rooted together in the Gospel, that exists to glorify God by making more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to cultivate deeper faith and restore the community, the city, and the nations.

We value discipling emerging generations and strive to make a positive impact on our city and its people.

**Job Title: Pastor of Next Generation Ministries**

**Summary:**

The Pastor of Next Generation Ministries provides leadership to all ministry areas that impact and serve the next generation within Philpott Church. They will serve as the primary teacher and seek to shepherd those who attend weekly children and youth ministry.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provide pastoral leadership for all Next-Gen Ministries including Bible teaching, worship, discipleship, and outreach.
• Plan and facilitate a weekly youth ministry program (September – June).
• Plan and facilitate a weekly Sunday morning kid's church program.
• Plan and facilitate an annual week-long summer VBS.
• Plan and facilitate service in the surrounding community for our youth ministry attendants.
• Encourage the participation of youth and kids in the life of the church as active members of the Philpott family.
• Lead, mentor, and equip Next Generation Ministry interns and/or volunteers.
• Prepare and maintain a ministry budget.
• Ensure adherence to our Plan to Protect policy.
• Be involved in assisting and/or leading weekly Urban Ministry outreach with staff team.
• Ability to preach a few times a year on Sunday mornings.
• Ability to coordinate and/or lead Sunday morning worship, and/or provide pastoral support for the worship ministry, would be considered a valuable asset.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

**Skill Requirements:**

• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with and communicate scripture and biblical principles effectively to various age groups through weekly teaching and preaching.
• Ability to provide long-term ministry vision while staying focused on day-to-day priorities.
• High degree of creativity and a heart for next generation ministries.
• Commitment to celebrating and fully including all children and youth, regardless of race, gender, ability, or background, in the life of the church, ensuring they are valued and supported as integral members of the body of Christ.

**Christian Character:**

• A call to ministry in an urban, downtown setting.
• Humble spirit and willing to learn.
• Flexible and teachable team member.
• Committed to following Jesus and becoming more like him.
• Clear evidence of the fruits of the Spirit in one's life.

**Qualifications:**

• A degree in Student Ministry, Biblical & Theological Studies or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in children and youth ministry.
• Plan to Protect Certification, or willingness to become certified.

**How to Apply:**

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contacts of your references, two professional and one pastoral, for consideration.