Next Generation Director

Next Generation Director (Children & Youth) Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Categories: Children and Youth Ministries Church size: 120-130 Job Type: Part-Time The Next Generation Director provides spiritual leadership, discipleship and oversight for children and youth ministries (K-12 grade). This role partners with parents, volunteers and church leadership to nurture the children and students in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. This position begins as part-time and may expand in hours or transition to full-time in the future as the ministry grows and the church is able to support that expansion. Primary Responsibilities Spiritual Leadership and Discipleship Lead children and youth in age appropriate biblical teaching and discipleshipModel a Christ-centered life consistent with Baptist beliefs, scripture, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.Encourage spiritual growth, service, and faith development MINISTRY OVERSIGHT Plan and oversee Sunday and Wednesday children and youth ministriesLead or coordinate youth gatherings at least monthly to make sure that coordinates with the church calendarSelect and implement biblically sound curriculum approved by the Pastor and/or church leadership.Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organized ministry environmentCreate and maintain annual budgets for children and youth and administer funds in accordance with church policyCoordinate out reach and in reach ministry.Coordinate VBS, Easter events, fall festival, DNow, events away from the church facility and other yearly events as assigned.Plan, supervise and attend children and youth camps. VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP Recruit, train and support volunteers for children and youth ministriesSchedule volunteers and provide clear communicationEnsure compliance with church child-safety policy and background checks FAMILY & CHURCH PARTNERSHIP Communicate regularly with parents regarding lessons, events and ministry updatesPartner with parents as the primary disciplers of their childrenWork collaboratively with the Pastor, church leadership and church volunteersCoordinate, plan and receive advice from youth and children council. TIME COMMITMENT Includes Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and additional gatherings as scheduledHours may increase in the future based on ministry growth and church approval Compensation Paid, part-time positionSalary commensurate with experience and responsibilitiesAnnual review with potential for expanded hours or future full-time consideration FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Children and youth ministry attendance increasesVolunteer teams expandFinancial support allowsThe church and personnel committee discern readiness for expansionExpansion is not guaranteed and would require church approval Qualifications A clear personal faith in Jesus ChristAgreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist ChurchDemonstrates a calling to children and youth ministryExperience working with children and youth (paid and/or volunteer)Strong relational, communication and organizational skillsAbility to recruit and lead volunteersWillingness to complete background screeningWillingness to join Ridgecrest Baptist ChurchWillingness to have had or to have Baptism by emersionA positive and thankful attitude ACCOUNTABILITY Spiritually this position is under the supervision of the PastorEvaluated annually by personnel teamDuties of this position were established by the personnel team and any questions or concerns should be addressed by the personnel chairman.The children and youth council's are in place to provide support, advice and assistance as needed. Please Submit ResumeBrief testimony of salvationSummary of ministry experience or calling