NowGen Pastor

Stonecreek Church in Milton, Georgia, is a vibrant community focused on elevating the name of Jesus. Their core purpose revolves around creating an inviting atmosphere where people can encounter God, build meaningful relationships, and become a disciple maker.

The NowGen Pastor is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the spiritual growth and discipleship of children, youth, and young adults (birth through college-aged). This role focuses on fostering an environment where the NowGen can encounter God, grow in faith, and live out their calling in Christ. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a heart for young people, a passion for equipping families, and the ability to build a cohesive ministry strategy across all age groups.

Key Wins for this Role:

1. Spiritual Growth: Kids, students, and families demonstrate consistent engagement in personal and communal spiritual practices (e.g., prayer, Bible study, worship).
2. Relational Connection: Build trust and meaningful relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
3. Engaged Ministry: Regular attendance and enthusiastic participation in youth ministry programs and events.
4. Volunteer Leadership Development: A strong, equipped, and empowered volunteer team that helps disciple students.
5. Missional Focus: Kids, students, and families are engaged in service projects, outreach events, and evangelism initiatives.
6. Retention & Growth: Increase in the number of kids, students, and families actively participating in the ministry.

Objectives for this Role:

1. Discipleship: Create a structured plan for discipling students through teaching, small groups, and one-on-one mentorship.
2. Leadership Development: Recruit, train, and support adult and student leaders to serve in the ministry.
3. Event Planning: Organize impactful events (e.g., camps, retreats, mission trips) to deepen relationships and spiritual growth.
4. Community Building: Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where students feel safe and connected.
5. Parental Engagement: Equip parents to lead their children spiritually through resources, workshops, or events.
6. Outreach: Develop and execute strategies to reach unchurched students and involve them in ministry.
7. Alignment: Ensure the student ministry aligns with the church’s overall mission and values.

Key Performance Indicators for this Role:

1. Spiritual Growth and Discipleship

• Number of discipleship programs initiated or grown: Measure new programs or attendance growth in existing ones.
• Regular attendance in Bible studies or small groups: Track participation trends over time.
• Congregation spiritual growth feedback: Use surveys or interviews to assess perceived spiritual growth.

2. Community Engagement

• Number of community outreach events: Monitor frequency and people’s attendance at outreach programs.
• Volunteer engagement: Measure the percentage of the congregation involved in serving the church or community.
• Local partnerships established: Track partnerships with schools, charities, or other organizations for community betterment.

3. Pastoral Care

• Response time to pastoral needs: Track the timeliness of responses to requests for counseling, prayer, or hospital visits.
• Number of pastoral care touchpoints: Include one-on-one meetings, home visits, or phone check-ins with congregants.
• Feedback on pastoral care: Collect anonymous feedback on the quality of support provided.

4. Growth in Church Attendance and Membership

• Average service attendance: Measure trends in attendance numbers.
• New Here registrations: Track how many individuals engage with the church.
• Retention rates: Measure how many members stay actively engaged in the church over time.

5. Use of Technology

• Digital engagement metrics: Track social media interactions, live stream attendance, and website visits.
• Content creation and reach: Measure the frequency and engagement of online devotionals, podcasts, or video teachings.
• Email/newsletter open rates: Monitor how effectively digital communication reaches the congregation.

6. Leadership Development

• Number of leaders developed: Track the number of individuals trained or mentored into leadership roles.
• Staff and volunteer satisfaction: Use surveys to assess morale and satisfaction among the ministry team.
• Team meeting frequency and effectiveness: Measure attendance and outcomes of leadership or volunteer meetings.

7. Financial Stewardship

• Budget alignment: Monitor adherence to the church’s budget.
• Special project funding: Measure funds raised for specific initiatives or projects.

8. Innovation and Vision Casting

• Congregational alignment with vision: Measure feedback on the clarity and reception of the church’s vision.
• New initiatives launched: Track creative or innovative approaches introduced to further the church’s mission.
• Participation in vision-focused activities: Measure attendance and engagement in activities that align with long-term goals.

9. Personal Development and Well-being

• Continuing education hours: Track participation in courses, conferences, or mentorship programs.
• Self-care habits: Encourage measurable goals for personal health, rest, and family time.
• Accountability relationships: Ensure the pastor has regular meetings with mentors or accountability partners.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership and Vision

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the spiritual formation of children, youth, and young adults, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission, vision, and values
• Cast vision and provide leadership for volunteers and staff within the next generation ministries.
• Actively partner with parents and guardians to equip them as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes.
• Stay informed of cultural trends and challenges facing young people to create relevant and engaging ministry experiences.

Ministry Oversight

• Oversee and coordinate all age-specific ministries (children’s ministry, youth ministry, and young adult ministry), ensuring consistency in values, mission, and discipleship practices.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and leaders to serve effectively in their respective roles.
• Plan and execute engaging programs, events, camps, and outreach opportunities that encourage spiritual growth and community among young people.
• Provide pastoral care to children, youth, and young adults, including counseling, mentoring, and spiritual guidance.

Teaching and Discipleship

• Prepare and deliver biblically sound and culturally relevant teaching that resonates with each age group.
• Develop and implement discipleship pathways that help young people grow in their faith and discover their spiritual gifts.
• Encourage students to serve within the church and participate in local and global mission opportunities.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with church leadership, staff, and ministry teams to ensure seamless integration of next generation ministries within the broader church body.
• Communicate regularly with parents, providing updates, resources, and opportunities for involvement.
• Foster intergenerational connections within the church community through intentional initiatives and events.

Administration and Accountability

• Develop and manage budgets for next-generation ministries, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, making adjustments as needed.
• Ensure a safe environment for all participants by implementing and maintaining child protection policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree  (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5 or more years experience in ministry leadership, with an emphasis on youth or family ministry.
• A strong, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to living a life consistent with biblical principles.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams of volunteers and staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with current technology, social media platforms, and their application in ministry.
• Visionary Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide others toward a shared vision for ministry.
• Relational Approach: A genuine love for young people and the ability to connect with them authentically.
• Team Builder: Skilled at recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers and leaders.
• Innovative Thinker: Creative in developing relevant and impactful ministry strategies.
• Strong Teacher: Able to communicate biblical truth in an engaging and understandable way for different age groups.
• Committed to the mission and vision of Stonecreek Church.
• Has a strong, growing faith and personal relationship with Jesus.
• Is a people person who is also able to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Is innovative, proactive, resourceful, and an effective problem solver.
• Passionate about evangelism and a heart to reach others.
• Administration and project management skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently, as well as plan and strategize proactively.
• Organized and adept at interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and presentation.
• Ability to work as a part of a team, as well as in an office environment.
• Sets appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity