Generation Pastor

Our Next Generation Pastor will be the face of youth ministry for grades 6-12; building relationships, planning, directing, and running ministry events for our teenagers. In addition, the Next Generation Pastor will provide pastoral oversight for ages pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, ensuring consistency and cohesion as kids transition from grade to grade, school to school, and set them up for confident lifelong discipleship to Jesus.

• Provide strategic leadership for next generation ministries aligned with 3VC’s discipleship vision.
• Develop and implement pathways for spiritual growth and discipleship for the next generation.
• Oversee and direct our Children's Ministry (grades 5 and under).
• Identify, recruit, equip, and support volunteers to build relationships and make disciples of the next generation.
• Provide spiritual and professional growth for volunteers in Next Generation ministries.

• Lead and coordinate youth ministry for students in grades 6–12.
• Cultivate meaningful pastoral relationships with students, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Provide pastoral care to students and families.
• Develop parent partnership strategy that provides support and resources for spiritual formation at home.
• Facilitate youth involvement in worship, mission, outreach, and service.
• Utilize age-appropriate environments and programs including retreats, camps, and mission trips that support faith development.
• Develop student leadership pathways and support transitions into adult discipleship and church membership.

• Actively communicate plans, events, and initiatives with the church.
• Partner with other church ministries to foster intergenerational ministry where appropriate.
• Develop and manage the budget for Next Generation ministries.
• Select, implement, and evaluate curriculum for Next Generation ministries.
• Manage volunteer onboarding, including interviewing, background clearances, scheduling, and communication.
• Manage communication with parents and families.
• Maintain accurate contact and attendance data.

• Commitment to conistent, intentional spiritual and professional growth.
• Pursue opportunities to network with other children’s/youth ministry leaders for support and growth.
• Stay informed on best practices and resources related to children and youth spiritual formation.
• Maintain active church membership and attendance.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, empathy, emotional intelligence.

• Preference but not requirement for a Master’s Degree in an area of Christian ministry.
• Two or more years hands‑on experience ministering to teenagers.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in children’s and/or youth ministry, including team development and volunteer leadership.

• Salary $55,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience.
• A robust benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 403B with match.