Next Generation Pastor

Description

We are seeking to call a full-time pastor to serve our children and youth. This person will be focused on growing the Next Generation Ministries of The Crossing Church; and tasked with the responsibility of creating and leading the vision for Next Generation ministries.

Overview of Church and Community

The Crossing Church is located in St. John’s, Newfoundland. We are part of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada convention. We have a growing youth and children’s ministry. God is really moving in the hearts of our youth. Our youth are eager to worship, study Scripture, and serve in a variety of ways. We are a church of about 200 people. St. John’s (and it’s surrounding communities) has a population of over 200,000 people. Located on the North Atlantic, Newfoundland is a beautiful and scenic province. We have a site church in the town of Gander (about 3.5 hours away from St. John’s). The church also owns its own camp. We use this camp for our summer week long, overnight, children and youth camps, as well as retreats and other church gatherings throughout the year. Jesus is our lead story – our heart beats for Him. We are a church that is focused on growing God’s Kingdom in our city in and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Church Purpose | Mission Statement

We exist to live and love like Jesus. Our desire is to be a church where people feel welcome to worship God and know they belong, where the Holy Spirit transforms lives through the Bible and inspires us to become more like Jesus, sharing His love and message of hope, serving in our community and the world.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Seminary/Theological Training leading to a Ministry Vocation would be an asset, however a candidate may be considered if they are willing to complete their education to a satisfactory level.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, equip, and multiply a diverse team of volunteers to grow the Next Generation’s ministries.
• Support and oversee the Director of The Crossing Church Camp and maintain an active role in camp ministry. If no director is available, then the Next Generation Pastor will serve as camp director (with support of volunteers).
• Lead the evangelism and discipleship of youth and children. Help our children and youth spiritually grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit’s work of being transformed more into the image of Christ, through intentional and effective discipleship pathways and practices.
• Equip and empower youth and children to serve and lead in ministry by developing their God-given gifts, talents, and experiences, inspiring them to demonstrate the love of Jesus through service in our community and the world.
• Encourage, support and equip parents in their primary role to ground their children in the Christian faith.
• Equip youth and children to share their faith and the hope and good news of Jesus with others.
• Be actively involved in our growing Sunday morning children’s ministry.
• Participation in the Sunday morning worship gathering (i.e. preaching occasionally, leading communion etc.).
• Collaborate in the visioning of the church with Senior Pastor and church leaders.
• Help develop and implement a church-wide discipleship pathway with Senior Pastor.
• Be part of staff meetings.
• Take part in the strategic planning and implementation of a variety of initiatives both in the church and in the community.
• Oversee the Next Generations budget.
• Develop partnerships in the community and ministry opportunities (alongside the Senior Pastor).
• Participate in leadership training events related to Next Generations ministries.
• Create (occasional) opportunities/events for youth and children in St. John’s to connect with youth and children in Gander.
• Alongside the Senior Pastor, give leadership and oversight to our Young Adults ministry - helping develop and disciple our college-age students to serve and lead.
• Creative ideas for church and ministry are welcome!
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership – a servant leader who inspires and motivates volunteer staff. Provides visionary leadership to the Next Generation ministry.
• Organization & Coordination – ability to develop and implement strategies to accomplish ministry goals
• Communication – clearly articulate concepts and information in individual and group settings. Communicates clearly the vision for the Next Generations ministry.
• Teaching – able to lead in-depth biblical studies for Youth & Children.
• Team work – able to work constructively with the Senior Pastor, Board, Ministry Coordinators, Staff and volunteers to achieve the mission of The Crossing Church
• Relationship – meaningful engagement with the children, youth and parents; has a desire to serve and work with parents.
• Experienced team leader.
• Experience with developing and discipling people.
• Skills to either develop, or evaluate and implement curriculum that is biblically based, theologically sound, and usable (by volunteers).

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