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General SummaryThe NextGen Pastor is a Lead Team (Executive Level) position that provides direction and leadership for ministries from Middle School through College & Young Adults. This role is responsible for vision and oversight of the NextGen team, developing young leaders, and building a strong culture of discipleship, engagement, and spiritual formation among students and young adults.Job Duties & Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Ministries* Provide oversight for High School & Middle School ministries.* Teach and preach regularly in student and/or weekend environments.* Partner with parents in the discipleship of their students, offering support, communication, and resources to help students grow in their faith.* In collaboration with the NextGen staff, plan and lead student ministry events (retreats, camps, mission trips, outreach opportunities, etc.), ensuring consistency and shared culture across all age groups.* Work with the Family Ministry staff to ensure consistent discipleship and milestone pathways as students transition from one stage of development to the next.* Provide ongoing mentorship and hands on support to the Student Pastor.College & Young Adults* Oversee the development of a growing College & Young Adult ministry.* Help shape one of our current worship services to engage young adults-serving as host, occasional teacher, and culture-builder.* Create intentional connection opportunities (connection events, worship gatherings, etc.) that foster community and spiritual growth.* Support and guide Community Life Groups (CLGs) for college students and young adults, organizing groups and developing leaders.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience (must have one or more of the following)* Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred* Seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent) and/or biblical counseling training a plus* 5 years related experience and/or training preferred* Equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge & Skills* Strong teaching and preaching ability.* Excellent communication and follow-through skills, able to clearly communicate with teams, parents, and leaders to ensure alignment and clarity.* Proven ability to build teams, develop leaders, and cultivate a healthy volunteer culture.* Good pastoral and relational skills, with the ability to connect with and disciple students and young adults.* Demonstrated ability to cast vision, build culture, and implement ministry strategy.Personal Characteristics* A passionate Christ-follower who is spiritually mature, trustworthy, humble, and teachable.* Meets the qualifications of a church leader as set forth in God's Word (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4).* A dynamic and engaging presence-energetic, approachable, and able to connect naturally with the next generation.* A collaborative team player who thinks strategically for the whole church, across ministries and generations and contributes positively to a healthy sta culture.* Action-oriented, responsible, organized, and thorough.* Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and accountability as a member of the staff team.* Full agreement with and commitment to the theology, mission, values, and culture of PaulAnn Church.