NEXT GEN MINISTRY PASTOR: The primary objective of the Next Gen Ministry Pastor is to lead Eastside’s efforts to attract, develop and send out students and their families on mission by leading them into a growing relationship with Christ. The secondary objective of the Next Gen Ministry Pastor is to lead Eastside’s efforts to attract and develop ministry for 18-25 year old's (Young Adults). The successful accomplishment of these objectives will be attained by recruiting, training and equipping strong ministry teams of volunteer leaders and being committed to the Vision and Purposes of Eastside as established by the Lead Pastor.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Next Gen Ministry Pastor must develop and maintain excellent communication channels to the students and their families. Additionally they are responsible to develop, lead, administrate, recruit, train, and manage volunteers serving in 6th through 12th grades in the following areas:
- Implementation and pursuit of Eastside’s 4 Purposes in all that they do.
- Weekly Programming oversight.
- Weekly Life Groups oversight.
- Planning and implementing Special Events.
- Camps, Trips, CIY, Conferences, Retreats.
- Oversight of and/or development of curriculum/teaching material.
- Spiritual growth and leadership development with volunteers.
- Oversight of communication social media (ie. website, marketing, etc.)
- Develop and maintain communication with volunteers.
- Stewardship and care of all student ministry equipment.
- Share in evangelism, and pastoral care as directed by the Associate Pastor.
- Participate and engage in major church-wide functions and encourage your teams of volunteer and student leaders to do the same.
- Assist other staff in times of special emphasis.
- In addition to responsibilities in leading students, the Next Gen Ministry Pastor will also be responsible for developing and implementing a plan for parent training and encouragement that leads parents into a biblical understanding to help them understand their role and responsibilities with their students.
- The Next Gen Ministry Pastor will also provide coaching/pastoral counseling to both parents and students privately on specific issues in their family.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the direction and efforts of the Young Adult ministry here at Eastside.
- Ensure that it is in line with our Purposes and Mission.
- Recruit, train, and develop a team of Young Adult leaders that will be the primary face of the ministry and it’s efforts.
- Work to transition graduating seniors into the Young Adult ministry.
- Champion the goals of the Young Adult ministry and help to connect new Young Adults to it.
OVERALL:
- As a staff member at Eastside you are a part of our family... and we do not want to live in silos. Don’t operate in a vacuum. Invite the staff in, share the challenges, the prayer requests, the celebrations... Be a part of what’s happening in God’s Kingdom at Eastside.
- Keep your joy. Ministry is a tough job but it is far more than just a job. The enemy will constantly be on the prowl, seeking ways to attack you... to discourage you. Ministry is dealing with people and people can be very difficult and the enemy is very successful at using men against one another. The best defense is staying in a close relationship with Jesus; being in God’s Word every day (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Joshua 1:8); being in prayerful communication with Him at all times (Colossians 4:2; Philippians 4:6); living a life of generosity (1 Timothy 6:17-19); walking in the footsteps of Jesus (1John 2:6)... and one that we forget all too often... “encouraging one another everyday as long as it is called today...” (Hebrews 3:13) and living a life in line with those of the 1st Century Church. (Acts 2:42-47)
Email resumes and/or questions to Mike Whittymore - [email protected]