What are the responsibilities and job description for the Next Generation Pastor position at Discover Church?
Discover Church exists to help people discover life in Jesus and is committed to building a church where every generation can thrive. We believe the next generation is not the future of the church—they are a vital part of it right now.
Through intentional leadership, engaging environments, and a focus on spiritual growth, Discover is raising up young people who know God, live with purpose, and make a difference.
The Next Generation Pastor leads all aspects of Discover Kids and Discover Youth, creating environments that are safe, engaging, and spiritually transformative. This role is responsible for developing leaders, building systems, and ensuring that every child and student has the opportunity to encounter Jesus in a real and meaningful way.
This role carries significant leadership weight and is not limited to programming—it is about building a thriving, growing ministry that produces disciples.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead Discover Kids and Discover Youth ministries
- Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders and teams
- Create engaging, age-appropriate, Christ-centered environments
- Build systems that lead to spiritual growth, not just attendance
- Partner with parents to support discipleship in the home
- Ensure safety, organization, and excellence in all environments
- Drive growth in attendance, engagement, and leadership development
- A clear calling to next generation ministry
- Passion for discipling kids and students
- Strong leadership and team-building ability
- Creative thinker with the ability to engage younger generations
- Organizational strength and attention to detail
- Alignment with the vision and culture of Discover Church
- Ministry experience in kids and/or youth (preferred)
- High energy, relational, and growth-minded