Next Gen Minister

Next Gen Minister

Passionate about nurturing the next generation in their faith journey? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and teenagers in Hampton Roads? Smithfield Christian Church, a thriving community of Christ-followers in Southeastern Virginia, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our ministerial team as our Next Gen Minister. This full-time position offers the opportunity to use your God-given gifts and talents to oversee and develop ministries catering to children and students, from birth through twelfth grade as well as manage the social media and online presence of SCC. If you're ready to lead with vision, compassion, and dedication, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further.

Overview:

The Next Gen Minister is a part-time position overseeing and developing the ministries that serve the young people of Smithfield Christian Church, ages birth through twelfth grade, as well as manage our social media and online presence.

About Smithfield Christian Church:

Smithfield Christian Church is an independent, non-denominational church in Southeastern Virginia (Hampton Roads) with the mission to Love Like Jesus. In the past years SCC has seen significant growth of Sunday worship attendance, growth in "next steps" like baptisms and Life Group participation, and growth in our ministries to children and students. In addition to the current growth, SCC is located in Isle of Wight County, which is the 7th fastest growing county/independent city in Virginia and our property is across the street from a new housing development that is currently being built. Because of this current and potential growth, and through prayerful consideration, our leadership has seen fit to pursue the new staff position of Next Gen Minister to lead and develop the current and future ministries to our children and students, ages birth through twelfth grade, as well as manage our social media and online presence.

Currently, the programing of SCC's children's ministry is primarily on Sunday mornings with a nursery, toddler class, preschool-kindergarten class, and an elementary-aged worship time. The programming of SCC's youth ministry is primarily on Sunday evenings with a combined 6th-12th grade Life Group with activities, a lesson, and group discussions, as well as events throughout the year. SCC has one worship service at 11am on Sunday, but beginning February 2, 2025, SCC will add a 9am service as well with children's programing.

Learn more about Smithfield Christian Church through our website: www.smithfieldchristian.com.

Personal Characteristics:

• First and foremost, a growing relationship with Jesus.
• A desire to see God’s church grow and make a difference in the Smithfield community.
• A heart for young people to develop personal and growing relationships with Jesus and a passion to help parents guide their children to love and honor God.
• Organizational skills such as time management, interpersonal relationships, persistence to finish projects, and commitment to excellence in all areas of ministry.
• A personal involvement in the life of the church, such as, Bible studies, social events, and service opportunities.
• Previous ministry experience, volunteered or paid, with children and/or students is required and at least a bachelor's degree in children's ministry, youth ministry, or another similar ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct the overall programing for SCC's Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry by providing directional leadership.
• Lead, encourage, and develop our team of Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry volunteers as well as help new volunteers find their calling in these ministries.
• With the assistance of volunteers, provide the needed spiritual and pastoral shepherding for the children and teens of SCC as well as their families.
• Develop and manage a social media plan for the church including regularly scheduled content as well as church news as it arises.
• Maintain updated website content including weekly service and sermon replays as well as seasonal updates for Christmas and Easter pages.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly leadership meetings, and semi-annual Ministry Team Leader meetings.
• Meet with Senior Minister for monthly for 1-on-1 meetings for coaching, quarterly goal review, and planning.
• Be a team player by assisting the other ministry teams of SCC when available.

Compensation:

• Semimonthly direct deposit pay.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year and sick leave.
• Most federal holidays are given in addition to vacation days.
• "Flex-time" between Christmas and New Year’s Day to allow for family time.
• Yearly convention and personal development allowance.
• Yearly retirement contributions.
• Work laptop is provided as well as other needed technology equipment.

For more information or to Apply:

• Send questions and/or resumes to jthompson@smithfieldchristian.com with Next Gen Minister in subject line.
• Background check (provided by SCC) is required before employment.