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Meet New Life Church

New Life Church sees God’s design for the church to be a Christ-led, growing, loving force. We are called to Greater Atlanta to be this type of church by following Christ, growing constantly (personally and collectively), and loving people right where they are—through action that compels and equips them to become all that God has called them to be.

In short, we are called to transform the world around us by following Christ, growing in community, and loving others. In other words, to be the church.

About the Next Gen Director

The Next Gen Director will oversee and lead programming for children and youth from birth through high school, fostering a vibrant Christian community by building meaningful relationships that inspire young people to grow in their faith and deepen their commitment to the church. This leader will cultivate young disciples of Christ by designing and implementing a comprehensive ministry strategy encompassing discipleship, worship, relationship building, mission, and outreach. Serving as both a ministry leader and a role model, the Next Gen Director will guide and equip the next generation to live out their faith with purpose and passion.

The Next Gen Director's responsibilities include:

Department & Operations Oversight

• Provide leadership for and function as the primary staff person relating to the Next Gen Ministry (Birth - High School) of New Life Church.
• Lead in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for the Next Gen ministry of all ages that promote faith and character development, as well as personal and spiritual Growth. Such activities might include: worship services, concerts/musicals, fine arts presentations, group Bible studies, retreats, and outreach or mission service projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team in preparing an itemized annual department budget following the requirements of the Finance Office of NLC for approval, and manage the disbursement of budgeted funds for the Next Gen ministry according to the guidelines of the approved budget and in adherence with the spending policies of the church.
• Coordinate the activities of all Next Gen departments of the church (Nursery, Toddler Town, Kidz Citi, AMPED, & Transfusion Student Ministry) and oversee the general scope and vision of the Department.
• Hold regular volunteer meetings with the NLC Next Gen Department to determine the programming and overall effectiveness of each ministry area, and provide operational and visionary direction.
• Create high-level operational manuals for the Next Gen ministries that will give a general outline for all operational functions as well as interdepartmental procedures, such as record keeping, check-ins and check-outs, activity waivers, conduct and discipline guidelines, volunteer scheduling, etc.
• Maintain good and healthy contact with the NLC administrative office staff to provide a timely and accurate schedule of all Next Gen activities. Also, keeping the congregation informed of events by coordinating the publicity for activities through the appropriate vehicles provided by or approved by the church. (e.g., e-newsletters, special mailings, posters, bulletin announcements, social media, etc.)

Volunteer Management and Leadership

• Develop a comprehensive plan to recruit, train, and maintain a solid volunteer base with clear roles and responsibilities within the Next Gen Department.
• Hold regular volunteer and leadership meetings to ensure that goals are being met and operations are being executed effectively.
• Provide training programs and specifics for all volunteers who are serving at any level of responsibility within the Next Gen Department of NLC.
• Work cooperatively with any church-wide ministries that provide necessary interfacing with the Next Gen Department to ensure that cross-ministry interaction and partnerships are effective.
• Work with the Director of Christian Education and New Life Bible Institute (NLBI) to ensure that all Sunday and Bible Study Teachers have completed the requirements to teach the Scriptures to Next Gen of all ages.
• Develop and provide a scheduling template to be utilized throughout the Next Gen Department, for scheduling Volunteers for service, identifying the requested amount of service hours of each volunteer, as well as determining their specific area of service.

Worship Services

• Assemble and provide leadership to a Worship Development Team that will have the sole responsibility of creating and developing all elements of Next Gen Worship at NLC, including, but not limited to:Curriculum Development for Teaching
• Sermon Preparation and Illustrations
• Worship Activities Planning
• Drama, Puppetry, and Artistic expressions during worship
• Worship Music, Poetry, and Instrumentals
• Worship Stage Design and Multi-media requirements, etc.
• Serve as a regular participant in the worshiping community of New Life Church and its Next Gen Worship environments.
• Interface with all available persons, resources, and aids to create engaging, memorable, interactive, and life-changing worship experiences for the Next Gen of NLC.
• Enlist the help and support of other church-wide teachers, Ministers, and Ministers-In-Training within NLC to aid in the teaching/preaching demands of the Next Gen Departments.
• Attend other Worship experiences of ‘model’ Next Gen Ministries to assess best practices and garner new ideas and broader thinking regarding the possibilities for youth worship.

Activities, Outreach, and Missions

• Plan and coordinate activities and outreaches that cultivate spiritual growth and development among the Next Gen of New Life, such as special conferences, intramural games and sporting events, on-site and off-site fun activities, Christian-based entertainment, etc.
• Arrange and plan annual or bi-annual Missions Trips, either locally, domestically, or internationally. This can be done by networking with other local or national organizations or utilizing intra-ministry contacts to support Mission opportunities.
• Work with the Administrative and Finance Departments of NLC in scheduling all activities, on or off-site, and following any church approved guidelines and requirements.
• Coordinate fundraising activities that support special Next Gen activities and trips by receiving proper approvals and managing such activities according to church guidelines.

Personal Growth and Development

• Participate in personal growth and development by being available for training within and outside of the state.
• Continuously enhance computer skills to stay abreast of, and be proficient in, the latest software and technology changes.
• Perform site visits to other ministry models to sharpen vision and expand ministry thought. Site visits may be done with an accompanying team if the case dictates.
• Maintain an active library and a working knowledge of other ministry models and how the administrative structures of those ministries operate.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Special projects coordination or leadership as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Participate and/or assist in any Worship Service as may be requested by the Senior Pastor.
• Work on church-wide activities and/or events that may or may not have a Next Gen Ministry component, but are specifically requested by the Senior Pastor or other church leadership.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Next Gen Director:

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of youth ministry experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Personal and public confession of Faith in Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with an Executive or a Senior Pastor.
• Solid and capable communication skills that include interpersonal skills, and the ability to articulate thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Able to represent the core values of the Church, the Senior Pastor, and the Kids/Youth Ministry at large, to the church body and greater community.
• Experience leading a department of staff and/or volunteer personnel towards a joint goal.
• Possess the ability to develop and maintain an expense budget, as well as a calendar of events.
• Competent organization and administrative abilities.
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all privileged information.
• Strong, competent computer skills and competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understands media and virtual technology, such as Zoom, to hold Next Gen services online. 
• Able to attend evening and weekend meetings and work extended hours as needed.
• Available for light travel to conferences, off-site trainings, and/or meetings.
• A current and active member in a local bible teaching mainline protestant church for a minimum of 2 years. 
• Willing to be a full member of New Life Church and support the Senior Pastor and the efforts of the ministry.

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