Ridge Christian; Coweta Campus NextGen Minister

Ridge Christian–Coweta is a close-knit, community-centered church seeking a Next Gen Minister to lead and grow its student ministry (6th–12th grade) while providing oversight and support to volunteer leaders in children’s ministry.

This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a healthy, relational ministry with strong volunteer engagement and meaningful influence among both churched and unchurched students. The next leader will build on an established foundation while bringing clarity, discipleship depth, and vision for the future. This is an ownership role with room to grow, shape culture, and make a long-term impact.###

Requirements
* ** Teacher:
** Able to communicate God’s truth clearly and relationally to both churched and unchurched students, helping them understand Scripture and apply it to real life.
* ** Biblical & Theological Shaper:
** Grounds the ministry in Scripture and sound theology, moving students beyond events toward lifelong discipleship.
* ** Self Starter:
** Takes initiative, creates momentum, and moves ministry forward without needing heavy oversight or fully built systems.
* ** Visionary:
** Provides clarity and direction, helping the church articulate where student ministry is headed and why it matters.
* ** Delegator:
** Builds sustainable ministry by recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers rather than carrying everything alone.### Why We Love This Opportunity Ridge Christian–Coweta has that increasingly rare combination of
** health, humility, and hunger**. There’s genuine trust between staff, volunteers, parents, and students — and a shared desire to grow without blowing everything up. I love that this is a
* remodel (metaphorically)*, not a rebuild. The ministry is already welcoming, outward-facing, and relational, but it’s craving clearer vision, stronger discipleship pathways, and a leader who can bring structure without losing heart.

This is also a place where a leader can
** take real ownership**. They’re not looking for a program manager or a hype communicator — they’re looking for someone who wants to build, disciple, and stay. For the right leader, this could be both a deeply meaningful role
* and* a place to grow into broader leadership over time.### About Ridge Christian (Coweta Campus)
Ridge Christian–Coweta began as a satellite campus of a larger suburban church but has grown into a thriving, locally rooted congregation with a strong sense of identity. For more than eight years, Coweta has functioned as a live-preaching campus, steadily growing at a healthy pace while keeping ministry simple and relational. The church averages around 225 in weekend attendance, with approximately 50 students involved across Next Gen ministries.

Ridge Christian is deeply committed to children and students, believing that growth is best celebrated when young families engage through Ridge Kids and Ridge Students. The church is known for its welcoming culture, strong volunteer involvement, and outward focus in the community — particularly in outreach and benevolence toward kids. Life in Coweta moves at a slower pace, offering a safe, family-friendly environment while remaining within easy reach of Tulsa.

The church is elder-led and staff-managed, with a small but collaborative staff team that values trust, autonomy, and shared ownership. Ministry silos are discouraged, and leaders are encouraged to work together while still having freedom to lead within their areas.### About Coweta Great for a slow-paced lifestyle... and for kids growing up in a small, loving community.
* Ryan Fankhauser – Campus Pastor
* Apply on the Original Posting →
** Job Category:
** Next Gen Ministry
** Job Type:
** Full Time
** Location/State:
** Oklahoma
* * Job Level:
** Director
* * Remote Status:
** On-Site