Woodbury, MN United States
The Weekend Teaching Pastor/Director of Next Gen Ministries 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
Salary Description
$70,000 – $90,000
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