Next Generation Director (Children & Youth)
Date Posted: April 22, 2026
Categories: Children and Youth Ministries
Church size: 120-130
Job Type: Part-Time

The Next Generation Director provides spiritual leadership, discipleship and oversight for children and youth ministries (K-12 grade). This role partners with parents, volunteers and church leadership to nurture the children and students in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
This position begins as part-time and may expand in hours or transition to full-time in the future as the ministry grows and the church is able to support that expansion.

Primary Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership and Discipleship
-Lead children and youth in age appropriate biblical teaching and discipleship
-Model a Christ-centered life consistent with Baptist beliefs, scripture, the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
-Encourage spiritual growth, service, and faith development

MINISTRY OVERSIGHT
-Plan and oversee Sunday and Wednesday children and youth ministries
-Lead or coordinate youth gatherings at least monthly to make sure that coordinates with the church calendar
-Select and implement biblically sound curriculum approved by the Pastor and/or church leadership.
-Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organized ministry environment
-Create and maintain annual budgets for children and youth and administer funds in accordance with church policy
-Coordinate out reach and in reach ministry.
-Coordinate VBS, Easter events, fall festival, DNow, events away from the church facility and other yearly events as assigned.
-Plan, supervise and attend children and youth camps.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
-Recruit, train and support volunteers for children and youth ministries
-Schedule volunteers and provide clear communication
-Ensure compliance with church child-safety policy and background checks

FAMILY & CHURCH PARTNERSHIP
-Communicate regularly with parents regarding lessons, events and ministry updates
-Partner with parents as the primary disciplers of their children
-Work collaboratively with the Pastor, church leadership and church volunteers
-Coordinate, plan and receive advice from youth and children council.

TIME COMMITMENT
-Includes Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and additional gatherings as scheduled
-Hours may increase in the future based on ministry growth and church approval

COMPENSATION
-Paid, part-time position
-Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities
-Annual review with potential for expanded hours or future full-time consideration

FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
-Children and youth ministry attendance increases
-Volunteer teams expand
-Financial support allows
-The church and personnel committee discern readiness for expansion
-Expansion is not guaranteed and would require church approval

QUALIFICATIONS
-A clear personal faith in Jesus Christ
-Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and the beliefs of Ridgecrest Baptist Church
-Demonstrates a calling to children and youth ministry
-Experience working with children and youth (paid and/or volunteer)
-Strong relational, communication and organizational skills
-Ability to recruit and lead volunteers
-Willingness to complete background screening
-Willingness to join Ridgecrest Baptist Church
-Willingness to have had or to have Baptism by emersion
-A positive and thankful attitude

ACCOUNTABILITY
-Spiritually this position is under the supervision of the Pastor
-Evaluated annually by personnel team
-Duties of this position were established by the personnel team and any questions or concerns should be addressed by the personnel chairman.
-The children and youth council’s are in place to provide support, advice and assistance as needed.

PLEASE SUBMIT:
-Resume
-Brief testimony of salvation
-Summary of ministry experience or calling