The Next Generations Pastor (NGP) is called to provide primary pastoral leadership that will focus on ministering to, encouraging and empowering the next generation within the church community. As the primary leader, this individual will be responsible for visioning, equipping and implementing ministries for the Next Generations. The NGP ministry will oversee the demographic from infancy to young adults. This will also include engagement with the Next Gen's families.

The Journey Church is a growing church in the Greater Moncton area of New Brunswick, with a heart to help people take their next step with Jesus. We currently gather in two locations, Riverview and Allison, and are deeply committed to functioning as one unified church family. Much of our ministry happens together.

Each Sunday, we gather for worship and teaching, with a shared message across our gatherings, and throughout the year we prioritize opportunities to come together for combined services as one church family. Our average weekly attendance is approximately 300 people.

Our surrounding community is welcoming, family-oriented, and steadily growing, with a strong presence of children, youth, and young families. This creates a meaningful opportunity for ministry that is relational, community-focused, and centered on helping the next generation know and follow Jesus.

“Leading People to Follow Jesus, Love God and Love Others”

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree, preferably a seminary or master’s degree in a related field. Ordination (or open to ordination) with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. (http//Baptist-atlantic.ca). 3 to 5 years’ experience in a lead role working with Next Generations, proven ability to lead, develop leaders, build teams, and cast vision.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Develop connections with parents, families, and ministry teams to disciple, encourage, and promote healthy relationships.
• Be a continual learner, seeking best practices for ministry.
• Foster an environment that values family and intergenerational connections.
• Equip and disciple leaders serving in Next Generations ministries to grow deeper in their relationship with God through mentoring relationships.
• Be approachable, compassionate, and able to build trusting relationships with children, youth, young adults, and their families.
• Occasionally fulfills pastoral duties when called upon (preaching, care, pastoral visitation, funerals, etc.)

Leadership

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for ministries from infancy to young adults, aligned with TJC’s mission, vision and values.
• Provide leadership and supervision for NextGen ministry staff and leaders.
• Integrate Next Gen’s into serving opportunities within the church and community.
• Monitor ministry effectiveness through agreed upon measurable outcomes and open feedback.
• Growing as a trustworthy collaborator with the Lead Pastor, Pastoral Team and NGP ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Build, coach, and maintain healthy ministry teams.

Curriculum/Programming

• Design or find vibrant curriculum, teaching, and worship experiences that inspire participation and spiritual growth.
• Help NextGen’s learn practical, relevant biblical teaching and application.
• Develop a comprehensive plan that has a focus on “Faith at Home” for equipping parents.
• Leverage technology within our protection policies.

Administrative

• Ongoing review of and implementation of policies and procedures for safe ministry environments.
• Develop and maintain volunteer schedules.
• Ensure facilities are well-maintained and used respectfully.
• Develop and manage the annual NextGen budget and spending plan to support ministry success.

Attend all required meetings.

• Must have a mature, active, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Teachable, humble spirit and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong commitment to Scripture and openness to spiritual gifts.
• Must be committed to developing a healthy personal life through modeling soul care and establishing appropriate boundaries.
• Has a pastor/shepherd gifting and heart, demonstrated by a love and respect for all people as they shepherd staff and ministry leaders, in their leadership and walk with God.
• Relational passion for children, youth and young adults.
• Growing in the fruit of the spirit as exemplified in Galatians 5:22-23
• Values equipping the Next Generations.

Thrives in a team environment and communicates and collaborates well with others.

Can contact info@onthejourney.ca or call 506-853-7170

The Journey Church welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.