Next Gen Ministry Lead (3rd - 5th Grade)

Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain adult and student volunteers serving within the 3rd–5th Grade ministry
• Build healthy volunteer culture through coaching, encouragement, discipleship, and leadership development
• Identify and develop high-capacity leaders and create opportunities for increased leadership responsibility
• Provide ongoing training, resources, and support to ensure volunteers are equipped and confident in their roles
• Care for volunteers through intentional relationship-building, encouragement, and spiritual investment
• Champion volunteer engagement and help identify future Activators, leaders, and emerging student volunteers

• Lead the execution of ministry vision and strategy for the 3rd–5th Grade environment at the Windmill campus
• Create engaging environments that help kids connect with Jesus, build friendships, and grow spiritually
• Serve as the key communicator and teacher within the ministry environment
• Partner with families to support the spiritual development of their children
• Help facilitate the transition process from Kids Crossing into Student Ministries
• Develop opportunities for kids to take ownership of their faith and engage in the life of the church

• Build meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers as partners in discipleship
• Partner with the Family Care Pastor to support providing communication, resources, and encouragement that supports spiritual conversations at home
• Help families take next steps in the life of the church and Next Generation ministry
• Partner with families during key milestones and transitions within Kids Crossing

• Partner with Next Gen leadership to create and execute engaging weekend experiences for 3rd–5th Grade students
• Implement curriculum, teaching elements, games, worship experiences, and small group environments that help kids connect with Jesus and biblical truth
• Prepare volunteers and ministry environments to deliver excellent weekend experiences
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve engagement, learning, and discipleship
• Help create memorable experiences that reinforce biblical truth and practical application

• Partner with the Next Gen team to plan, coordinate, and execute camps, special events, and ministry initiatives
• Help lead and support Kids Crossing camps and large-scale ministry experiences
• Partner with The Crossing Students team to support 5th Grade transition experiences
• Participate in churchwide events and Next Generation initiatives as assigned
• Support strategic efforts to engage families and strengthen connections within the ministry

• Maintain volunteer schedules, communication systems, and ministry organization through Planning Center, Rock, Google Workspace, and related systems
• Manage small group placement and ongoing maintenance of kids and leaders, including healthy leader-to-student ratios
• Help ensure ministry environments remain safe, organized, welcoming, and adequately supplied
• Partner with the Next Gen team to uphold safety, security, and operational standards
• Help steward ministry resources, equipment, and budget allocations responsibly

• Collaborate cross-functionally with ministries, campuses, and Central teams to support churchwide ministry initiatives
• Contribute to churchwide events, leadership initiatives, and ministry efforts as needed
• Help foster a healthy, collaborative, and mission-driven staff culture
• Provide leadership, support, and problem-solving in fast-paced and evolving ministry environments
• Perform other ministry-related responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission, vision, and values of The Crossing

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Minimum Experience: Two years of experience leading volunteers, ministry environments, educational programs, or related leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence kids, volunteers, and families through strong leadership and Christ-centered example
• Strong communication, relational, and organizational skills
• Strong technology experience including Planning Center, ProPresenter, Google Workspace, Rock, Asana, and related ministry platforms
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, leadership, child development, or a related field
• Preferred Experience:
  • Three years of experience serving in a kids ministry, church, nonprofit, or related leadership environment
  • Experience recruiting, developing, and leading volunteer teams
  • Experience teaching and communicating to elementary-age children
  • Experience partnering with families and leading ministry programs
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

• The heart of a servant
• Exhibit spiritual maturity
• Pursue Christ-likeness daily
• Commitment to The Crossing as your home church and regular, intentional involvement in relational community at The Crossing
• Align with The Crossing’s Statements of Belief | Faith, Sexuality & Practices. Found at: t.ly/OR-P7
• Model and champion The Crossing’s Staff Values in daily work and relationships
• Participate in staff Prayer Days
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attend needed cross-functional meetings and department meetings
• Attend monthly All-Staff meetings and occasional staff events
• Attend any required conferences or seminars

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
• Paid prayer days
• Paid mission trip hours

• Support on your spiritual formation journey
• Counseling support
• Continuing education
• Group study scholarships
• Will and trust preparation

• Free snacks and coffee
• Staff swag
• A Christ-centered workplace with a fun, relational team

About The Crossing Church