Director of Next Gen Ministries / Teaching Pastor

Description

Director of Next Gen Ministries / Teaching Pastor

The Director of Next Gen Ministries / Teaching Pastor will play a critical role in the mission for one more person in one more place to meet and be changed by Jesus by leading a thriving culture of spiritual and relational growth for kids, youth, young adults, and their families — while also being a vital teaching voice in the broader church community.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Vision

• Champion and model the mission, vision, and values of Crossroads Church across all Next Gen ministries and campuses.
• Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for kids, youth, and young adult ministries.
• Develop a clear discipleship pathway guiding spiritual growth from early childhood through young adulthood.
• Stay informed about cultural trends impacting Next Gen populations and adjust ministry strategies accordingly.

Team Management & Development

• Lead, shepherd, and manage the Next Gen staff team.
• Set clear goals, coach team members, and foster a culture of excellence and spiritual vitality.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to ensure a unified, healthy ministry culture across sites.

Ministry Programming & Family Engagement

• Partner with ministry leaders to create engaging, life-changing environments for kids and students.
• Equip parents and families with tools, resources, and events to nurture faith formation at home.
• Oversee the ongoing effectiveness, alignment, and growth of Next Gen programs.

Teaching & Pastoral Responsibilities

• Preach 8–12 times annually as part of the Crossroads Weekend Adult Teaching Team.
• Serve on the Crossroads Youth Teaching Team, contributing regularly to student environments.
• Support the Woodbury Campus Pastoral Team by providing pastoral care, service hosting, and leadership as needed.

Church-Wide Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the Crossroads Staff Lead Team, collaborating with other directors to address church-wide initiatives and opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to creative solutions that advance the broader ministry objectives of Crossroads Church.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor.

Qualifications & Expectations:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; pastoral or ministry-related degree preferred.
• Ministerial credentials required.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of ministry leadership experience, with demonstrated success in leading high-functioning teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional communicator across a variety of platforms and audiences.
• Proven leadership in building and growing large, dynamic ministry teams.
• Ability to thrive in the complexities of a multi-site church environment.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and lives a Christ-centered life.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoors with occasional travel for events.
• Will require flexibility for extra hours during key seasons of ministry.
• Crossroads Culture: 
• Embrace the Mission – Be deeply committed to reaching "one more person in one more place" so they can meet and be changed by Jesus.
• Advance the Vision – Help propel Crossroads toward becoming an Outward-Facing, Next-Gen Focused, Multi-Ethnic church that both reaches and reflects the communities we serve.
• Live the Culture – Embody our Staff Commitments of: Expect God to Move, Move as One, Take it Personally, Be Actively for Each Other, Invest in the Next, Leave the 99 

Classification: Exempt; Salaried 

Status: Full-time

Directly Reports To: Executive Pastor