NEXT GEN PASTOR

Primary Responsibilities

- Identify, recruit, train, and empower leaders to serve in student ministry - Serve as the primary student leader and communicator - Invest weekly in building relationships with students in schools, events, and community settings - Lead weekly student gatherings and oversee all environments (teaching, worship, production) - Organize and oversee student small groups for middle and high school - Develop and implement discipleship, evangelism, and pastoral care processes - Meet regularly with volunteers to evaluate and strengthen ministry effectiveness - Recruit, lead, and develop student ministry interns - Collaborate with church staff and contribute to overall church vision and strategy - Engage with other ministries and churches to continually improve effectiveness

Student Ministry Vision

Our vision is to connect students and truth together by creating an environment where students can explore God at their own pace, grow in discipleship, and be equipped to live on mission. This includes developing student leaders, investing relationally in students and volunteers, engaging the local community and school systems, and providing opportunities for students to serve and respond to the Gospel.

About the Community (Winder / Barrow County, GA)

Winder and the surrounding Barrow County area is a fast-growing community in Northeast Georgia, located within driving distance of Athens and the greater Atlanta area. The area is full of young families, strong school systems, and expanding neighborhoods, creating a significant opportunity for reaching students and families with the Gospel. The community includes 3 high schools and 6 middle schools, and the church regularly reaches students from surrounding counties as well. High school sports, local events, and community gatherings are central to life here, making it an ideal environment for a relational, externally focused student ministry to thrive.

Pay

Salary: $45k-$65K