Discovery Church Next Gen Director Search

The Next Gen Director will be an essential part of the leadership team who will oversee children and student ministries from ages birth to senior in high school at Discovery Church.

Church Profile

Discovery Church is a community of faith founded on biblical truth. We believe that through our common pursuit of what God calls the church to be, that we can welcome our community into a relationship with Jesus  through our radical hospitality and uncommon grace. While our gatherings are casual in dress and the spirit of our worship is fresh, we know that the Kingdom of God is being ushered in through the timeless practices of bighearted sacrifice. Our church is growing in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio that is poised to see a record setting population boom over the next decade. On any given Sunday we gather with 125-150 believers to worship, and then send each other out to reach our friends, coworkers, and neighbors throughout the week. Our Community Groups and Relational Discipleship Groups engage nearly 75% of our congregants, and grow each session.  With this in mind we are pursuing applicants with a heart for the Kingdom of God, who have their feet firmly planted in the reality that our world needs Jesus and the world is coming to us over the next generation. We are ready to meet the needs of our city, and that includes a vision for a  FULL TIME Next Gen Director with a heart pursuant of what God has called our church to: reaching a postmodern Columbus population with the timeless way of Christ.

dcStudent Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, oversee and evaluate all components of Student Ministry grades 6th - 12th.
  • Develop and implement an engaging discipleship path for students that includes weekly worship gatherings, small group experiences, parent communication/involvement and service opportunities.
  • Create an inviting culture where students want to bring their friends to dcStudents weekly  gatherings/events and build community.
  • Invest in relationships with students in the community and go where they are through outreach activities.
  • Recruit, lead, equip and have fun with a team of volunteers to reach the students.
  • Primary teacher/communicator of student ministry.
  • Provide ongoing training and leadership development for volunteers
  • Implement follow-up with new and current students.
  • Develop and implement student leadership opportunities.
  • Be a team player who collaborates with all ministries of Discovery Church.
  • Be proactive and have initiative to troubleshoot and evaluate in order to expand ministry.
  • Manage student ministry annual budget.

dcKids Responsibilities

  • Oversee children’s ministry classes on Sunday mornings and all children’s ministry activities.
  • Ensure that all leaders have the necessary supplies and curriculum needed to effectively teach the kids in their specific classroom.
  • Complete all administrative duties relating to the children’s ministry.
  • Create an inviting atmosphere where kids want to bring their friends to church to learn about the love that Jesus has for them.
  • Recruit, schedule, and train children’s ministry volunteers.
  • Communicate consistently and effectively with parents/guardians of the children involved at Discovery Church as well as the parents/guardians of visitors.
  • Establish and maintain positive and healthy relationships with children and their families.
  • Manage the children’s ministry budget.

Education

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from a Christian college.  A seminary degree or further theological training is not required but is a great bonus.

Experience

Some ministry experience is helpful but not required. The ideal candidate will be teachable and willing to take on challenges.

Personal Characteristics

  • Clear calling to connect with and disciple both kids and students.
  • Have a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ with a strong working knowledge of the Bible.
  • Be a team player who easily collaborates with other teams while maintaining a humble servant attitude.
  • Connected to current youth culture.
  • Actively multiplying leadership by recruiting, developing and inspiring student and adult leaders.
  • A self-starter with drive implement and execute a vision.
  • Have the drive to create and build, aligning people with the vision while communicating clear action  steps.
  • Enjoy leading a dynamic team toward a powerful mission through servant leadership.
  • Great at communicating and relating to others in crowds and in small circles, especially kids, students, and their parents.
  • Has a working knowledge of technology and basic computer programs.
  • Has strong leadership and creativity skills.
  • Displays excellence in planning and organization.
  • Has the ability to independently manage time based on job priorities.
  • Displays willingness to be trained.
  • Has a passion to learn and to grow professionally.
  • Has a high level of responsibility for their work.

How to Apply

Questions?
Email our Lead Pastor by Clicking HERE.
Resume
Send resume to our Leadership Team by clicking HERE.
Cover Letter
In Lieu of a cover letter, we ask that you upload or email us a 3-5 minute video about who you are, your call to ministry, and why you would like to be considered to be the Next Gen Director of Discovery Church.  You can email your video HERE or upload you video HERE.