Next Generations Pastor

Everything we do at Community Bible is all about Jesus. We are a church who believes that “LIFE IS BETTER IN COMMUNITY.” Our vision is to be a church who finds life in Jesus, loves our neighbors, and helps others do the same. Our mission is for our vision to be implemented in the greater River Valley through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Community Bible Greenwood is known for a meaningful Sunday morning experience, friendly people, a strong emphasis on reaching the next generation, and a deep commitment to the Greenwood community. You can find us all over the community serving our schools, city officials, first responders, and at many City of Greenwood events.

The Next Generation Pastor will oversee all our programming and ministries for birth-12th grade students. They will plan and execute all the programming aspects of those ministries, develop a campus ministry plan for our schools, develop strategies for equipping parents, and be the primary communicator for large group gatherings in the Next Gen Ministries. They will also recruit and train volunteers for their area, plan large events/outreach events, and will preach 4-6 times per year in our main service(s).

• Implement the existing vision for Community Children’s Ministry (birth through 6th grade) with an intentional plan to carry it out.
• Create a mission, vision, and strategy for Community Student Ministry (7th through 12th grade) with an intentional plan to carry it out.
• Lead programs/events according to the vision and purpose of the church, including Champ Camp, Student Camps, campus ministries, and community events.
• Serve as the primary communicator for children’s and student ministry activities, events, and worship services.
• Plan and execute an amazing Sunday morning experience for kids, including high energy worship, effective teaching plan, and thorough follow up strategy.
• Involve kids and students in the ministries of the church, supporting and participating in the church’s vision, worship services, and activities.
• Recruit, train, and lead the children’s and student ministry volunteer teams.
• Develop and execute a ministry and outreach plan for our schools.
• Collaborate with church staff to develop the annual Next Gen budget for children’s and
  student ministry.
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and families both churched and unchurched.
• Attend regular church staff meetings including Children’s Ministry meetings.
• Maintain consistent communication with Campus Pastor.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies, Theology, Student/Children’s Ministry, or a like field. An advanced/seminary degree is not required but preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in a full-time capacity in a Student, Children’s, or Next Generation Ministry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Local church ministry is fluid, and an adaptable spirit is important.
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish assigned tasks or solve a problem. In local church ministry, this skill will partner with discipleship and helping others to live their best life.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate with economy and clarity, actively engaging the conversation in order to clearly understand others’ message and intent and receive and process feedback. This skill will likely be most experienced in relationships and will be an important part of ministry success.
• Communication, Written – Ability to write concise, clear letters, reports, articles, or e-mails, including proofing and editing.
• Communicating for Impact – Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations, including preaching and teaching environments.
• Emotional Intelligence – Knowledge of emotional intelligence theories and concepts and the ability to perceive, assess and help manage the emotions of self and others while simultaneously exhibiting resiliency, drive, and commitment to results.
• Followership – Knowledge of and ability to carry out strategies and tasks that support the mission and goals of the leader and the organization.
• Integrity – Must be honest and have strong moral principles, and a commitment to live, work, and serve with Biblical integrity.
• Interpersonal Relationships – Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Ability to defer to others and to show deference and honor to coworkers and volunteers.
• Organizational Leadership – Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives.
• Planning and Organizing – Knowledge of planning and organizing concepts and best practices and ability to mobilize both time and resources to get things done.
• Relationship Building – Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with others.
• Stewardship – Understanding of concepts and methods needed for guiding a process to a successful outcome and the ability to develop an organizational culture that promotes the highest level of ethical standards and responsibility to the community.
• Team Building – Knowledge of resources available to upgrade team competence and ability to create a team with the membership and culture that mobilizes the cooperation and talent to optimize performance.
• Visioning – Understanding of the value of articulating an intended outcome and ability to create and communicates a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.

Greenwood is a quiet, family-oriented town with many community events. We have a walking trail through town and a beautiful park (Bell Park) with basketball courts, pickle ball courts, disc golf course, athletic fields, walking trails, pavilions, playgrounds, an amphitheater, and events center.

https://greenwoodarparks.weebly.com/bell-park.html

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Greenwood, Arkansas is a small town of 9,500. We are a part of the River Valley area, and 20 minutes from Ft. Smith, Arkansas (pop. 89,500).  Demographically, Greenwood is 93% white, and the median housing cost is $135,000 (2016-2020). (greenwoodar.org)

Greenwood is known for its school system and high school sports, specifically football.