Next Generation Associate Minister
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Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Role Overview
The Next Generation Associate Minister serves to support and strengthen ministry efforts for students through young adults. Working under the direction of the Next Generation & Teaching Pastor this role helps cultivate environments where students and young adults can grow in their relationship with Jesus build meaningful community and take next steps in discipleship and leadership within The Cross Churchs high-performance culture and mission to Spread Gods Fame by making disciples of All People.
Job Classification
Full-time. Exempt.
Schedule*
Office Hours
Monday Thursday 8AM to 5PM
approximately 30-32 hours
Ministry Hours
Wednesdays & Weekends
approximately 8 - 10 hours
*The schedule for this position may vary and incur overtime depending upon weekend assignments and ministry events that occur in the evenings and on weekends.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Support the overall vision and strategy set by the Next Generation & Teaching Pastor.
Assist in the planning coordination and execution of weekly gatherings.
Help ensure alignment across all Next Generation environments such as programming messaging and culture.
Lead specific ministry areas or gatherings as assigned.
Build relationships with students and young adults through consistent presence and engagement.
Provide pastoral care encouragement and discipleship to individuals and small groups.
Create a culture of intentional community that fosters a genuine sense of belonging involvement and spiritual growth.
Connect students and young adults to The Cross Church and next faith steps.
Identify recruit train and develop volunteer leaders.
Equip leaders to effectively disciple students and young adults.
Foster a healthy team-oriented volunteer culture.
Provide ongoing communication encouragement and support for team members.
Help plan and execute events retreats and special gatherings.
Coordinate logistics including communication registration and follow-up.
Ensure environments are welcoming organized and engaging.
Maintain accurate records and follow-up systems for students and young adults.
Assist with communication strategies (email social media text etc.).
Support scheduling calendaring and ministry organization.
Attend a worship service staff meetings and ministry team meetings weekly.
Foster a cooperative healthy and motivating relationship with staff volunteers and church families.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Experience and Critical Skills
Agreement with The Cross Churchs faith statement and mission to spread Gods fame by making disciples of all people.
Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
A personal conviction and calling to ministry.
College degree required.
Divinity degree preferred.
Previous experience in a leadership role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination.
Humility teachability and servant leadership in all areas of life and ministry.
Passionate about seeing the next generation come to a personal relationship with Jesus and grow in their faith.
Exceptional communication skills both oral and written with the ability to speak confidently before large groups required.
Experience with recruiting motivating equipping and scheduling volunteers.
Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion sensitivity and confidentiality.
Ability to build relationships across multiple environments (church families schools and community).
Relational self-motivated strong work ethic dependable and reliable.
Flexibility to serve where needed.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Competency in computer/web-based technology with the capacity to learn new applications.
The Cross Church membership is required.
Ability to speak read and write English.
Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.
Criminal financial and sexual misconduct background checks are required.
For over 150 years The Cross Church has been impacting Wylie surrounding communities and places around the world. We began in 1870 when a small group of rural residents started a church. Since then we seek to be a people that shares Gods Love serves one another and removes barriers to help people see Jesus more clearly. The Cross Church welcomes all to join our weekend gatherings. Our diverse services and ministries aim to introduce people to Jesus and to be a place that offers hope spiritual growth and belonging. Messages each week are based on the infallible Word of God with real life application. Watch a message or two online to hear our pastors teaching style. The Cross Church offers Christ-centered high energy age-appropriate and fun weekend and weekday worship experiences for the next generation ages birth through 12th grade. Growth Groups gather weekly for Bible study encouragement and community. Members are encouraged and equipped to serve out of their gifting and partnership with our community missionaries and missions organizations we meet physical and spiritual needs to the glory of God and the good of people. We sincerely thank you for taking a Closer Look at The Cross Church and we look forward to meeting you. If we can answer any questions or help connect you to our ministries and people email us at .
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Cross Church is made up of real people, living real lives. We are all taking our next steps toward Christ, and we would love to help you do the same.
