Next Gen Pastor - St. Catharines, Canada - New Hope Church Niagara

Description

_A Safe Place to Know Jesus, Love Jesus, and Serve Jesus _

Job Description - Pastor of Next Gen Ministries

Want to be a part of a team that is (self-proclaim ed) hilarious, joy filled, passionate, Spirit led and obviously crushing 'it' for Jesus? A team where you will be free to lead in your passion and strengths with a clear mission.

New Hope is a vibrant and d ynamic faith community with thriving ministries.

We are looking for someone to come and give high level leadership to our ministries. Can you coach and mentor top notch volunteers while als o discipling families?

Our story began over 20 years ago.

Starting as a h ouse church plant in a local city, our church has retained its organic nature despite our growth to o ver 1200 each week.

At our root we are genuine and real in our pursuit of Jesus. The New Hope fa mily reflects the diversity of our community. We want to work hard, play hard, pray hard, laugh ha rd and love deeply


Requirements:

We are looking for a person who exhibits the follo wing three traits:

• 
  Humble
• willing to listen to others and adm it they do not have all the answers.

-
Hungry - possesses energy and drive to d o their work with excellence. Takes initiative to learn and pursue new projects and new o pportunities to advance the church in ministry.
-
Smart - equipped with both technical skill s and people skills. People skills include someone who demonstrates emotional intelligence and works well with others. They are self-aware and know how their words and actions can impact others on the team.


Responsibilities:


Leadership:

Lead and teach from a posture of v ision and values that are biblically inspired and that champion New Hope Church's culture and values.

Lead Next Gen Ministries in such a way that inspires and draws people into a dynamic re lationship with Jesus.

Engagement:
Inspire the church family to champion the next generation through investing in their
future now.

Provide multigenerational influence as youth and young adults move through the phases of growth and development by ensuring t hat loving and committed adults connect, share, and invest in their lives.

The Next Gen Pastor ens ures that youth and young adults have adults in
their lives who, c asts the vision, tell their stories, and come alongside them in their journey of discipleship.


Support Leaders:

Coach volunteers and ministry teams to identify primary values and common language that aligns with the overall vision of the church.

Work together with teams toward common goals, objectives, and ministry practices that best mobilize their particular ministry. Meet with teams regularly to maintain intentionality and gauge effectiveness in raising up the next generation.


Equipping:
Equip leaders and volunteers with what is necessary for both success and joy within their
roles. This includes making sure the tools, resources, and knowledge are provided to be genuinely

helpful in the following areas:
building relationships, effective and efficient communications, and

creating inspiring and engaging environments for both volunteers, parents, and youth/young

adults. Provide oversight into curriculum selection and development.


Promote Service and Missional Engagement:
Inspire and educate the youth and young adults on

the value and importance of serving the church and having a missional posture towards all of life.
Create consistent opportunities for youth and young adults to serve in the wider church
community. This includes encouraging youth and young adults to engage in the yearly missional
rhythms of New Hope Church.


Team Responsibilities

• Support and work in cooperation with other ministries to maximize opportunities across

ministry areas. Communicate and collaborate with all areas of ministry for maximum
efficiency and cohesion (ex. Worship department oversees kids' worship).

• Promote, support, and contribute to the overall church ministry by assisting with other

churchwide projects such as Day Camp, SummerFest, NatFest, Breakfast with Santa, Giving

Initiatives, Christmas, Egg Hunt, and Easter.

• Attend team leader meetings, ministry leader meetings and other staff called meetings.

Soul Care Plan (Mind, Body + Soul):

• Every Staff member at New Hope Church creates and submits a yearly soul care plan that

ensures overall spiritual health


This includes:
1 week of professional development, 1 week of
prayer and vacation weeks. We also provide paid counselling, coaching, and study
resources.


Position Details
Full Time: 40 hours/week. Plus, volunteer hours (like the rest of the church)

• Compensation
• Salary to be determined by experience and industry standard.

• Pension/Benefits

• Provided as a matched benefit/pension program.

Education + Experience:

• Master's degree in Theology, Biblical Studies or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of ministry experience
• Excellent communicator with the ability to teac h,