Employment Opportunities

NextGen Director – Position Description
Crossroads Community Church, Schererville, IN

CHURCH SUMMARY:

Crossroads Community Church is a place where staff can grow and thrive! We work hard to help every team member be at their best personally, so they can give their best to those we serve together. At Crossroads we love families! We are committed to supporting parents by laying the foundations of faith for the next generation! Our volunteers and programs help pave the way for kids to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Located 45 minutes south of downtown Chicago and 45 minutes south of the Indiana Dunes, we find ourselves in the heart of suburban family living. The opportunities for ministry and outreach are all around us! Check out our website or visit us on a Sunday morning to get to know us more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Next Gen Director will provide leadership for Next Gen ministry at Crossroads. This person will work closely with the Kids Ministry Director and Pastor of Discipleship to strategically develop leaders who minister to kids, youth, and young adults.

KEY ROLES:

-Work with youth leadership team to create a safe and engaging environment for students (5th-12th grade) one evening per week that helps them develop into fully devoted followers of Christ.
-Cast a vision for Christ-centered discipleship for youth and families that is rooted in Crossroads’ mission and values.
-Identify and train volunteer leaders to invest relationally in the lives of students and families.
-Build relationships with youth leadership team and develop them as followers of Jesus and leaders of youth.
-Empower students to serve the church and local community.
-Select and implement curriculum for youth in collaboration with Kids Ministry Director and Pastor of Discipleship.
-Oversee communication and scheduling for key volunteers.
-Assist in the development and oversight of the student ministries budget and the proper use of ministry funds.
-Lead relational ministry to and with emerging young adults (college-age).
-Employ unique gifts to serve Crossroads beyond Next Gen leadership as needed. (Exact ministry opportunities and responsibilities to be determined with Discipleship Pastor.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Loves Jesus, walks with Jesus, and wants to lead others do the same.
-Desires to see the next generation of youth become mature followers of Jesus.
-Prioritizes relationships and people over programs and performance.
-Demonstrates strong biblical knowledge and the ability to communicate God’s Word in a way that informs and inspires.
-Thinks creatively and deeply about designing discipleship strategies.
-Communicates effectively with youth, families, volunteers, and staff.
-Learns quickly and utilizes new technology in creative ways to reach and disciple youth, families, and leaders.
-Is hard working, self-starting, and organized.
-Is self-aware, eager to grow and learn as a follower of Jesus and a leader of people.
-Works well with teams, including staff and volunteers.
-Embraces and embodies the mission and values of Crossroads.

TIME COMMITMENT: 40 hours per week
SALARY: $40,000 - $46,000 dependent on qualifications
BENEFITS:
-Flexible schedule (hybrid-remote with at least half of hours in office)
-14 PTO days (paid time off)
10 paid holidays
-Optional SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

TO APPLY send resume to [email protected]