Sanctuary Family Worship Center

Sanctuary is seeking a full-time Next Gen (Family) Pastor to lead multiple teams of volunteers and oversee the discipleship of kids and student ministry teams targeting 0-18 years.

Position Overview
The Next Gen Pastor will serve as an Associate Pastor at Sanctuary with specific focus on kids and youth discipleship. As an associate pastor, they will supervise a team of 12+ kids team members, a part-time youth director, and 6+ youth team members. They'll provide ministry vision, implement a cohesive curriculum, and serve as a pastoral presence to both children and youth, working with Sanctuary's Youth Director. They will help Sanctuary to effectively reach kids in the community and equip parents at home. They will train, resource and schedule volunteer leaders in kids ministry, while being the primary teacher in Sanctuary Kids.

Church Environment
Sanctuary is: /about

• A united, kingdom-focused community of believers of various denominational backgrounds.
• A contemporary Spirit-filled church with deep Bible-based teaching
• A church with a team approach to ministry and a growth track for life-stage discipleship. 
• A church with a high level of networking and reputation of serving in the local community.
• A church that uses modern resources to engage the next generation and the lost. 
• A close, supportive, family-oriented church built on open and honest relationships.
• A welcoming, come as you are people, offering grace and love to the broken.
• In fellowship with the Louisiana Assemblies of God and the local Ministerial Alliance.

Community Environment

• Jena is a small town in Central Louisiana, the parish seat of LaSalle Parish. The parish contains around 15,000 residents and is known for its rural location, close family-focused community, great schools, hunting, fishing, and oil and timber industries. It is located 1 hour between Alexandria and Monroe, LA. The area is 85% Southern Baptist, predominately white in ethnicity, and with blue collar jobs such as: teachers, secretaries, mechanics, prison guards, oil field workers, truckers, and nurses.

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. Serve in unity with Sanctuary's part-time Youth Director and Youth Team for a cohesive Next Gen department. 
• Administration: Oversee the kids ministry calendar, 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.  
• Community: They will visit local schools weekly as an official campus chaplain. 

Qualifications 

• Credentialed with the Assemblies of God and provide positive ministry references that demonstrate: 
  • A divine calling in Next Gen Ministries 
  • A personable and engaging personality to reach students 
  • A humble and mature Christian character
  • 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. 

Benefits

• Full-time competitive salary for position, church size, and experience (to be discussed on interview)
• 10 vacation days, 8 sick days, 3 personal days
• Housing allowance, professional expense.
• Weekly Sabbath Mondays or Fridays

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