Next Generation Director (Children and Youth)

Next Generation Director (Children & Youth)
The Next Generation Director provides spiritual leadership, discipleship and oversight for children and youth ministries (K-12 grade). This role partners with parents, volunteers and church leadership to nurture the children and students in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

This position begins as part-time and may expand in hours or transition to full-time in the future as the ministry grows and the church is able to support that expansion.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead children and youth in age appropriate biblical teaching and discipleship

Model a Christ‑centered life consistent with Baptist beliefs, scripture, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Encourage spiritual growth, service, and faith development

Ministry Oversight

Plan and oversee Sunday and Wednesday children and youth ministries

Lead or coordinate youth gatherings at least monthly to coordinate with the church calendar

Select and implement biblically sound curriculum approved by the Pastor and/or church leadership

Maintain a safe, welcoming and well‑organized ministry environment

Create and maintain annual budgets for children and youth and administer funds in accordance with church policy

Coordinate outreach and in‑reach ministry

Coordinate VBS, Easter events, fall festival, DNow, events away from the church facility and other yearly events as assigned

Plan, supervise and attend children and youth camps

Volunteer Leadership

Recruit, train and support volunteers for children and youth ministries

Schedule volunteers and provide clear communication

Ensure compliance with church child‑safety policy and background checks

Family & Church Partnership

Communicate regularly with parents regarding lessons, events and ministry updates

Partner with parents as the primary disciples of their children

Work collaboratively with the Pastor, church leadership and church volunteers

Coordinate, plan and receive advice from youth and children council

Time Commitment

Includes Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and additional gatherings as scheduled

Hours may increase in the future based on ministry growth and church approval

Compensation

Paid, part‑time position

Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities

Annual review with potential for expanded hours or future full‑time consideration

Future Growth Opportunity

Children and youth ministry attendance increases

Volunteer teams expand

Financial support allows growth

The church and personnel committee discern readiness for expansion

Expansion is not guaranteed and would require church approval

Qualifications

A clear personal faith in Jesus Christ

Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Demonstrates a calling to children and youth ministry

Experience working with children and youth (paid and/or volunteer)

Strong relational, communication and organizational skills

Ability to recruit and lead volunteers

Willingness to complete background screening

Willingness to join Ridgecrest Baptist Church

Willingness to have had or to have Baptism by emersion

A positive and thankful attitude

Accountability

Spiritually this position is under the supervision of the Pastor

Evaluated annually by personnel team

Duties of this position were established by the personnel team; any questions or concerns should be addressed by the personnel chairman

The children and youth council’s are in place to provide support, advice and assistance as needed

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