Next Gen Ministry Coordinator

Faith Bellaire (faithbellaire.org) is an ELCA Lutheran congregation located near the heart of Houston in Bellaire, TX. We do ministry in both English and Chinese, guided by our vision to follow Jesus in blessing the world with faith, hope, and love.

Faith is looking for an experienced, passionate, creative person to join our staff as the Next Gen Ministry Coordinator. The Next Gen Ministry Coordinator will support the Pastor for Faith Formation in our congregational efforts to form consequential faith in the lives of people - especially parents, caregivers, and the young people they are raising. We partner with families so that young people are affirmed in their gifts, encouraged in their Christian identity, valued in the life of the congregation, supported in questioning and discernment, and engaged in meaningful mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the staff, members, and volunteers to implement next generation ministries with individuals and families from infancy through young adulthood
• Facilitate a next generation learning group each Sunday (rotate groups)
• Schedule and send reminders to volunteers and staff for learning groups each week
• Provide administrative and materials support to the Pastor for Faith Formation
• Prepare and maintain materials for next generation learning groups and worship "prayground" each week, including but not limited to children’s worship bulletins and Godly Play
• Provide support each summer during the preparation, execution, and closure of Faith Camp
• Participate in and help with Milestone Ministries and spiritual formation/spiritual practice activities
• Attend and help with next generation social and service events
• Form relationships and connections with similar staff and volunteer positions at other area congregations
• Stay current with next generation ministry trends, techniques, and resources; complete at least one hour of related reading or other learning during paid time each week
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor for Faith Formation or the Senior Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience of successful leadership in children, youth, and family or next generation ministry
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Canva, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Planning Center, ACTIVE Works, Sundays and Seasons online, and Sparkhouse Digital are beneficial, though training will be provided.
• Must be a person of faith, fully engaged in growing and developing their own personal faith, leadership skills, and work habits
• Must embrace the evolving vision of next generation ministry at Faith with a willingness to experiment and try new strategies and approaches
• Must be self-motivated and self-reliant (i.e. can take direction and oversight while also being able to take ownership of a project and carry it out).
• Ability to travel
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs
• Ability to use stairs
• Must pass background check

COMPENSATION:

• This is an hourly part-time position, up to 20 hours per week, paying a competitive rate.

TO APPLY:

• Please send us your resume and 2 professional references

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellaire, TX 77401

Salary : $15