Sanctuary is seeking a full-time Next Gen Pastor (Associate Pastor) to lead multiple teams of volunteers and oversee the discipleship of kids and students, 0-18 years.

Church Environment

• An interdenominational kingdom-focused community of diverse believers seeking authentic Christianity
• A passion for contemporary Spirit-filled worship, deep Bible-based teaching, a team approach to ministry, and the development of various groups for discipleship and outreach. 
• A high level of engagement of serving and networking in the local community
• Utilizing modern resources to engage the next generation and the lost in a rural community
• A supportive, family-oriented church environment built on honest relationships
• A welcoming, come as you are people, offering grace and love to the broken

Position Overview
The Next Gen Pastor will train, resource and schedule volunteer leaders in both kids and youth departments. They will provide ministry vision, implement a cohesive curriculum, serve as a pastoral presence to children and youth, and help the church to effectively reach students in the community. They will rotate teaching and preaching with teams of volunteers and will visit local schools weekly as a campus chaplain.

Key Responsibilities

• Spiritual Formation: Ensure a strong Spirit-filled and Bible based discipleship of Sanctuary's kids and youth.  
• Program Development: Cast vision and lead volunteers to implement age-appropriate ministry programs, events, and retreats to reach and disciple students.
• Teach & Preach: Rotate with volunteers as one of the primary teachers in Sunday Kids Church. Assist in Wednesday youth ministry monthly to ensure a cohesive Next Gen ministry. 
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers in the Next Generation departments.
• Pastoral Care: Provide counseling, guidance, and support for kids and youth and visit schools weekly.
• Collaboration: Work with the church leadership team and Lead Pastor to ensure Next Gen ministries are integrated into the overall church's vision and mission.
• Administration: Oversee the kids and youth calendars, communicate with parents, utilize weekly social media for communication and outreach, download and print curriculum for teams and ensure volunteers are trained and background checked.  

Qualifications 

• Credentialed with the Assemblies of God and provide positive ministry references that demonstrate: 
  • A divine calling in kids or youth ministry
  • A personable and engaging personality to reach kids and youth
  • Strong communication skills for volunteer and parent engagement.
  • Gifts in administration for planning events, organizing calendars and scheduling volunteers
  • Gifts in leadership for training and inspiring teams of volunteers.

How to Apply or Learn More