Next Gen Pastor

Next Gen Pastor (or director, if in process of becoming ordained)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Next Gen Pastor/Director plays the lead role in the overall ministry and pastoral care for our next generation and their families within the WPNaz church community. Working closely alongside the Lead Pastor, the Next Gen Pastor/director will spearhead efforts to create a nurturing and spiritually enriching environment for families to thrive, directly overseeing the KidMin and YouthMin departments (birth-12th grade).

ABOUT THE MINISTRY

The purpose of KidMin & YouthMin ministry is to provide a spiritual fueling station for children and adolescents, so that as they prepare for adulthood, they:

1. Know the story of Jesus.
2. Know the teachings of Jesus and why it matters.
3. Know how to connect, and stay connected with Jesus for life.
4. Know what a disciple of Jesus looks like.

Our five core values:

1. We give up the things we love for the things we love more.
2. We will do whatever it takes to see people come to know Jesus Christ.
3. We are faith-filled, big-thinking, all-in risk takers for the kingdom.
4. We are contributors, not consumers.
5. We are outwardly facing.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Woodland Park is a picturesque city in Teller County, Colorado, that lies at 8500’ above sea level in the shadow of one of the world’s most famous mountains: Pikes Peak.
Famous for its access to the outdoors, Woodland Park offers a gateway to hiking, camping, fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, mountain biking, and sightseeing. We sit on the edge of Pikes Peak National forest, we’re minutes away from Mueller State Park, and just over an hour to world-class whitewater rafting and skiing.

With a population of 8000, we have a small town feel, but with only a 25-minute drive of Colorado Springs, you’re never far away from anything.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep passion and conviction to shepherd the next generation to know, love, and find their identity in Jesus Christ. This individual will be a self-aware, self-starter with a passion for administration, organization, and relational leadership; an influential team player who can think on their feet, solve problems, and inspire action.

This person who has a solid relationship with Jesus Christ through faithful study, prayer and worship and is able to transfer their passion to the nurture of children, youth and families in the Christian faith.

We seek a creative, enthusiastic, team builder who is self-motivated, adventurous and adept at planning, preparing and executing a ministry plan. He/she should have a gift for building relationships with young and old alike, and generating new ideas and programs to enhance and prepare for growth.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills – expected to converse with the children and youth (and their parents) , the KidMin and YouthMin teams, the Pastoral Team, the Church Board, the church congregation, and our community.
• Media and technical proficiency:
  • Comfortable with the latest social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, etc). Knowing the appropriate use of them and being ready to address difficult issues.
  • Comfortable with the use of communication platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet to run meetings.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
  • Comfortable with current audio & video technology.
• Solid knowledge of Scripture, Christian theology, and Nazarene doctrine
• A mature prayer life

EDUCATIONAL/MINISTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

While relevant education and experience can of course be helpful, we do not have minimum requirements for either. This is because what we care about most is that you align with our doctrine, philosophy of ministry, vision, mission, etc. What we expect/require more than anything is that you love God, love His Word, love people, have a passion and heart to raise up the next generation of joyful, passionate disciples of Jesus Christ through intentional shepherding, and that you love the Church and want to cultivate a love for the Church in every student and child, understanding it to be a family and that being in a quality church will be tantamount to their faith enduring in the long run.