Next Generation Director (Children and Youth)

Next Generation Director (Children & Youth)Date Posted: April 23, 2026Categories: Children and Youth MinistriesChurch size: 120-130Job Type: Part-TimeThe Next Generation Director provides spiritual leadership, discipleship and oversight for children and youth ministries (K-12 grade). This role partners with parents, volunteers and church leadership to nurture the children and students in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.This position begins as part-time and may expand in hours or transition to full-time in the future as the ministry grows and the church is able to support that expansion.

Primary Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership and Discipleship-Lead children and youth in age appropriate biblical teaching and discipleship-Model a Christ-centered life consistent with Baptist beliefs, scripture, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.-Encourage spiritual growth, service, and faith development

MINISTRY OVERSIGHT-Plan and oversee Sunday and Wednesday children and youth ministries-Lead or coordinate youth gatherings at least monthly to make sure that coordinates with the church calendar-Select and implement biblically sound curriculum approved by the Pastor and/or church leadership.-Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organized ministry environment-Create and maintain annual budgets for children and youth and administer funds in accordance with church policy-Coordinate out reach and in reach ministry.-Coordinate VBS, Easter events, fall festival, DNow, events away from the church facility and other yearly events as assigned.-Plan, supervise and attend children and youth camps.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP-Recruit, train and support volunteers for children and youth ministries-Schedule volunteers and provide clear communication-Ensure compliance with church child-safety policy and background checks

FAMILY & CHURCH PARTNERSHIP

-Communicate regularly with parents regarding lessons, events and ministry updates-Partner with parents as the primary disciples of their children-Work collaboratively with the Pastor, church leadership and church volunteers-Coordinate, plan and receive advice from youth and children council.

TIME COMMITMENT-Includes Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and additional gatherings as scheduled-Hours may increase in the future based on ministry growth and church approval

COMPENSATION-Paid, part-time position-Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities-Annual review with potential for expanded hours or future full-time consideration

FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY-Children and youth ministry attendance increases-Volunteer teams expand-Financial support allows-The church and personnel committee discern readiness for expansion-Expansion is not guaranteed and would require church approval

QUALIFICATIONS-A clear personal faith in Jesus Christ-Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church-Demonstrates a calling to children and youth ministry-Experience working with children and youth (paid and/or volunteer)-Strong relational, communication and organizational skills-Ability to recruit and lead volunteers-Willingness to complete background screening-Willingness to join Ridgecrest Baptist Church-Willingness to have had or to have Baptism by emersion-A positive and thankful attitude

ACCOUNTABILITY-Spiritually this position is under the supervision of the Pastor-Evaluated annually by personnel team-Duties of this position were established by the personnel team and any questions or concerns should be addressed by the personnel chairman.-The children and youth council's are in place to provide support, advice and assistance as needed.

PLEASE SUBMIT:-Resume-Brief testimony of salvation-Summary of ministry experience or calling