Next Gen Pastor - Community Bible Church

Church: Community Bible Church

Job title: Next Generation Pastor

Job Location: Greenwood, Arkansas

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:

The Next Generation Pastor role is a great opportunity for anyone who is driven to build a ministry around reaching the next generation. This role entails planning and executing programs for ministries from birth to 12th grade and also includes serving on the teaching team. In order to do this, you will engage and connect with the community in Greenwood and embody the vision and mission of Community Bible Church. Specifically, you will focus on building leadership teams for Student and Kids ministry alongside a part-time kids staff member. You will also attend community events, and partner with the parents of Greenwood.

MISSION: To be a church that finds life in Jesus, loves our neighbor, and helps others do the same.

VISION:Our vision is to reach the people of Greenwood and the surrounding areas with the gospel of Jesus Christ through service, love, ministry, and caring.

CHURCH OVERVIEW:

• Weekly attendance: 1430
• Campus Attendance: 250
• Campuses: 4

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a vision and strategy for Community Student Ministry through programs, relationships, and community involvement.(7th-12th grade)
• Implement the existing vision for Community Childrens ministry (birth-6th grade)
• Multiply ministry by recruiting, onboarding, equipping, empowering, caring for, and releasing leaders. Though this is primarily relational, it also includes managing and maintaining the systems and programs that allow for this.
• Participate in general pastoral work, including visitations, crisis counseling, weddings, funerals, outreach, sermons, and other work as needed.
• Challenge, equip, and empower each student to lead and serve. Build student-led ministry teams where students will find and have ownership and belonging.
• Prioritize and build relationships with students in the Greenwood area by attending local sporting events, school functions, performances, assemblies, etc.
• Build relationships and school partnerships with Greenwood schools through service and prayer.
• Involve kids and students in church ministries, supporting and participating in the churchs vision, worship services, and activities.
• Plan, prepare, and execute 8-10 messages per year for adult worship gatherings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A calling into full-time ministry.
• Drive and determination to connect with students, kids, and parents.
• A desire to be involved in the local community of Greenwood.
• Bachelor's degree in Christian studies, Theology, Student/Children's ministry, or a like field.
• Preferred 3-5 years experience in a full-time capacity in Student, Childrens, or Next Generation ministry.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Ministry health: This involves a focus on personal development, as well as the creation and implementation of ministry plans and processes. It requires self-improvement and evaluation to ensure that the ministry is healthy.
• Relational growth and development: This area is centered on building relationships within the church and the broader community. It requires fostering strong, meaningful connections and working towards the development and growth of these relationships.
• Ministry metrics: This involves tracking various metrics related to the ministry, such as growth, attendance, new relationships, and baptisms. These metrics provide tangible evidence of the ministry's performance and effectiveness.

CORECOMPETENCIES:

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the ministry moving forward.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Build Effective Teams - Build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to create a feeling of belonging.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the ministry achieve its objectives.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Self Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

BENEFITS AND PAY:

• This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of at least 40 hours per week, including Sundays.
• Provided health insurance for our employees, with the premium dependent on the employee's age. Additionally, CBC contributes $2000 to their Health Savings Plan.
• Employees receive paid vacation time. This benefit is dependent on their tenure, which is calculated from the date of their earliest full-time pastoral employment at any church where they served as a full-time pastoral minister.
• As part of a remuneration package, CBC covers a $46 monthly cell phone plan and associated fees/taxes.
• CBC is committed to employees' retirement planning and contributes 3% of their salary towards this.
• Employees receive a $750 allowance for coaching through Lead222, to aid in their professional development.
• CBC supports continued education and encourages employees to attend conferences to further their knowledge and skills.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

The community in Greenwood is known for being friendly and supportive. The city is known for its excellent school district and family-friendly events, which make it a great place to raise a family.

Greenwood offers plenty of recreational options for its residents. The city hosts several parks, walking trails, and sports facilities. Greenwood's proximity to the Ouachita National Forest makes it a great location for outdoor enthusiasts. Greenwood also holds annual events such as the Greenwood Freedom Fest, which brings together the community for a celebration of music, food, and fireworks.