Do you want to play a crucial role in developing the next generation of church leaders, children's directors, worship leaders, and student pastors? Being next door to the fastest growing university in the state of Tennesee, we are strategically placed to reach hundreds of college students and young adults for years to come!

One Church is a contemporary, dynamic and growing church in Murfreesboro, TN. Our goal is to create an environment where we develop authentic followers of Jesus who will develop authentic followers of Jesus.

ABOUT OUR CITY

Murfreesboro is just 30 miles SE of Nashville and home to Middle Tennessee State University, the largest undergraduate university in the state. With over 25,000 students at MTSU, and with 15,000+ public and private school students within 3 miles of our two campuses, ONE CHURCH is primed for growth for years to come. We view the local schools and the MTSU campus as a prime venue for reaching the lost and developing dozens of future ministers and missionaries to serve around our state and the world.

The Boro is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Ranked by Money magazine as one of the top 20 "Best places to live in the US", our city is home to some of the top academic and athletic programs in the nation. Over that same time period, more than a thousand housing units have been built within four miles of our church and Murfreesboro is expected to continue that type of growth over the next decade. By 2030, Murfreesboro is projected to grow past Knoxville and Chattanooga as the 3rd largest city in TN.

Rutherford County Schools is ranked as the best overall county school system in the state in TN and our local high school is ranked the #3 public school in the country. There are 4 high schools and 5 middle schools with a combined 6th-12th grade population of 8000 within 2.5 miles of our original campus. We have several students from these schools in our ministry and the potential to reach many, many more.

ABOUT OUR ONE CHURCH FAMILY

One Church (OC) was planted as Calvary Baptist Church just 25 years ago and now rests on 20+ acres of property in the center of the growth of Murfreesboro. Since calling our senior pastor in 2020, we have experienced significant growth in both attendance and giving. According to Thom Rainer's national research, OC is one of the <2% of US churches who have grown substantially after the pandemic. In fact, in the last five years we have grown from approximately 260 to over 1700 on Sunday mornings, and are one of the fastest growing churches in the state of Tennessee.

Our growth has also necessitated several building and parking upgrades/expansions at our Calvary Campus. Part of that expansion is a student center that opened last fall and can host over 150 students for our weekly meetings. This C+YA MINISTER position will be serving at the ONE CHURCH – CALVARY campus (average attendance ~1200 people) on the north side of town, next to the MTSU campus.

In spite of the increase in attendance, we are INTENTIONAL about "keeping it small" when it comes to discipleship. We have more than 15 adult and "grandparent" volunteers that make interpersonal relationships a priority. This multi-generational emphasis is reflective of our overall philosophy of keeping a family feel, with no desire to become a "mega" church of over 2000 people at a singular campus. As such, we have already hired a campus planter who has launched a new ONE CHURCH – Barfield congregation on the opposite side of town. Lord willing, we will plant several other congregations in the years to come. Each congregation will remain a part of the ONE CHURCH network under the leadership of our senior pastor, but each also having a local LEAD/TEACHING PASTOR at each campus.

After the Minister of College & Young Adults has establishes his own ministry at our original ONE CHURCH – CALVARY campus, he will also work to assist equipping those who can minister at future campuses.

• ABOUT THE MINISTRY POSITION

The MCYA is responsible for working with OC staff to design and facilitate a student and family ministry that is part of OC's overall mission to reach the world for Jesus Christ. The incumbent must embrace OC's leadership development culture, mission, and vision at all times. At OC, we don't just hire people who do ministry, we hire people who develop ministers. At OC, our biggest win is when we are seeing the people we have trained become excellent at what God has gifted them to do AND then watching them train someone else to do the same!!! The incumbent will work to recruit and develop leaders and creative teams to ensure our people are making disciples who make disciples.

To this end the MCYA Will:

• Support the culture, mission, vision of OC
• Create and maintain a culturally relevant ministry strategy of outreach and discipleship to CYA within the area of OC.
• Schedule applicable ministries on Monday evening and other appropriate times. The incumbent will also schedule other activities outside the OC complex, such as, retreats, mission trips, etc.
• Highly emphasize the development of his student-led leadership team.
• Lead or supervise adult volunteer members and any College Ministry Intern(s).
• Oversee the organization, direction, development, and evaluation of the ministry for all adults age 18-30.
• Within the scope of the OC vision and in coordination with the MTSU, local community colleges, etc., and Christian organizations such as Campus Outreach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the incumbent will visit the local school campus to mentor and counsel C+YA as deemed appropriate. The incumbent will be available for speaking/ministry engagements at events when the opportunities arise.
• In conjunction with the Senior Pastor will teach an adult academy class (academic Sunday School class) twice a year
• Recruit, train, and equip individuals who will be sent out from the Calvary congregation to begin newly formed congregational plants
• Assist the Senior Pastor in his efforts to provide vision, organization, and goals for the overall OC network.
• Participate in training of ministry leaders/volunteers
• Oversee any other staff assigned to his ministry
• Develop disciple-makers who will reach Rutherford County
• Provide pastoral leadership and care for his flock
• Work closely with the Director of Connect Groups to develop the overall discipleship ministries of OC
• Coach and shepherd Team Directors/Coaches/Leaders in a way that organizes the ministry teams that will result in a culture that develops leaders with the OC leadership philosophy
• Oversee budget and expenditures for the CYA ministries
• Identify, recruit, develop, and send called and gifted students into full-time vocational ministry
• Ensure his family is an integral part of our overall #OneChurchFamily
• The MCYA will focus on reaching and developing his area of ministry but will work within the overall framework of the church. Please watch our services online to get a feel for what we are trying to do and who we are trying to reach. While we are intentionally a multi-generational church, we are fully committed to doing whatever we have to do to reach the number one demographic in Murfreesboro, and that is those in the 12-28 age range.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is $60,000-$80,000 depending on education and experience. Health insurance stipend available (we currently have a group plan with BlueCross). After one year of employment, a retirement plan is offered. 3 weeks paid vacation PLUS the week AFTER Christmas.

A seminary degree and experience leading a college or student ministry of at least 50 students is a major plus but not required. As with every other full-time position in the church, about 80% of what you do is focused on your particular area of ministry, but 20% will be focused on overall church health. Our motto is #Onechurchfamily and that influences everything we do.

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OTHER

MTSU has a very diverse population. Minorities are encouraged to apply for this position.

Interested applicants MUST provide a cover letter, resume, and at least one teaching video preferably before a college or young adult audience.

This position is open until filled. Please do not contact the church other than through [email protected].