Corinth Baptist Church (CBC) Minister for Next Generation and Family Ministries
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The minister for next generation and family ministries will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading comprehensive and integrated ministries through an intergenerational approach that will support the church’s mission to provide for their spiritual growth and to build the Kingdom of God. Rather than keeping the programs totally independent, the ministries will be designed to complement each other creating a strong foundation.
DUTIES:
The minister for next generation and family ministries will give the highest priority to the leadership and spiritual nurturing of children, youth, college age, young adults, and their families. This position will envision, enlist, equip, empower, encourage, and evaluate church members who want to participate in this ministry. These efforts will encourage our ever-expanding community to follow Jesus Christ with ever-increasing passion by overseeing all ministry areas that impact the family and next generations within the church.
Staff Responsibilities:
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend church leadership council meetings to represent the children’s, youth, and college and young career ministries.
- Keep the senior pastor apprised regarding the children’s, youth, and the development of the college and young career programs and activities.
- Oversee Next Generation budget and expenditures.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the senior pastor.
Personal Responsibilities:
- Maintain a healthy personal walk with God.
- Maintain a healthy family relationship.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Nursery - 5th grade
The minister for next generation and family ministries will help to provide a nurturing environment by guiding teachers, parents, and youth in their role as mentors as they instruct children about Jesus Christ, helping them and their families develop a personal relationship with Him, and guiding them in their journey to becoming mature disciples of Christ.
Key Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to the following:
Leading
- Oversee all aspects of the children’s ministry.
- Lead the children’s ministry team in carrying out the vision of reaching children and their families with the gospel and discipling them into mature followers of Christ.
- Facilitate the meetings and activities of the Children Ministry Team.
- Train and equip volunteers to be effective in their various roles.
- Ensure child protection and safety policies are followed by all volunteers.
Teaching
- Provide resources and guidance to teachers in their curriculum choices to ensure there is an intergenerational approach to a comprehensive and integrated children’s and youth ministries.
- Offer support to Children’s Sunday School and Awana Club leaders as needed.
Organizing
- Guide the ministry teams for: VBS, drama/music and Special Events (i.e., Easter celebration, Trunk of Treats/Harvest Festival etc.).
- Guide the children’s ministry team in making the schedule calendar for the year.
Outreach
- Actively engage in Christian community organizations, i.e., the Good News Club.
Relational Ministry/Mentoring
- Develop relationships with kids and their parents in and outside the church building.
YOUTH MINISTRY: 6th - 12th grades
The youth ministry’s mission is to provide guidance to middle school and high school students on their spiritual journey by sharing with them the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping youth grow into mature disciples of Christ. The church desires to help create a place where students can feel comfortable being and expressing themselves, where they can work through and overcome the problems they confront, and where they can take advantage of opportunities to live out their faith through service. In small groups, students can gain a sense of belonging, deepen relationships with each other and their families, and grow spiritually through Bible study, discussion, prayer, and fellowship.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leading
- Oversee all aspects of the youth ministry.
- Lead the youth ministry team in carrying out the vision of reaching youth and their families with the gospel and discipling them into mature followers of Christ.
- Develop, train, and support a volunteer base to work with youth.
- Facilitate meetings of the youth ministry team.
- Develop and execute a communication plan with youth and their families, i.e., the church bulletin, newsletters, social media.
- Ensure youth protection and safety policies are followed by all volunteers.
Teaching
- Develop Wednesday evening/ Sunday Morning programming for 6th through 12th grade youth using the Bible as the foundation and discipleship as the goal, while maintaining an age-appropriate instructional environment.
Organizing
- Organize special events that could include, but would not be limited to, a winter retreat or a spring mission weekend, summer camp/mission trip (including fundraising) Disciple Now weekend, Lock-ins, etc.
- Develop and execute a communication plan with youth and their families, i.e., the church bulletin, newsletters, social media.
- Facilitate avenues for youth to be engaged in ministry in the community and church.
Outreach
- Actively engage with the local schools, community events, and Christian community organizations, i.e., Young Life and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Relational Ministry/Mentoring
- Provide formal and informal counseling for youth and parents.
- Build genuine relationships with the youth and their families in and outside of the church facilities. This includes attending events such as ball games, plays concerts or other activities that allow the minister to connect with the students on a personal level.
- Treat parents with respect, willingness to hear their concern(s), and react without taking it as a personal attack. Try to hear and think about the concern(s) from a parent’s perspective.
- Prepare students spiritually, emotionally, and mentally for life in the “real world” after high school.
COLLEGE AND CAREER MINISTRY:
The minister for next generation ministries will provide support for teens transitioning from the youth group into their college and careers by helping them remain connected to the church relationally, helping them find a place of service and providing a path for further growth in their faith as disciples of Christ.
Key Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to the following:
- Facilitate/organize a young adult small group.
- Plan/organize occasional fellowship activities.
- Mentor/train young adult volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
A committed Christian with beliefs and practices compatible with those of Corinth Baptist Church.
Degree in a student ministry-related field of study (Biblical Studies, Christian Education, or Youth Ministry) and/or proven track record of leading successful children and/or youth ministry.
A minimum of two years’ experience in children and/or youth ministry.
If interested in applying, please submit a resume to NextGen@corinthbaptist.us
Visit the Corinth Baptist Church website: https://www.corinthbaptist.us