Chaska NXT JHigh Manager

Grace Church•Chaska, MN

About The Position

Grace Church is seeking a Jesus-centered, relational, and strategic leader to lead a vibrant, fun, and discipleship-focused ministry for students in grades 6–8. The Junior High Ministry Manager leads all aspects of the ministry, including weekly programming, events, camps, and special initiatives, and creates an environment where students can grow spiritually and relationally. The role includes recruiting, training, and discipling adult and student volunteers; developing ministry goals, calendars, and budgets; planning and delivering relevant, Bible-based teaching; supporting parents in students’ spiritual formation; and fostering small groups and relational evangelism. The manager collaborates with the NXT Gen Team and other church staff, participates in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events, and communicates with students, parents, volunteers, and staff. The role also evaluates and improves programs, stays informed about student-ministry trends and practices, embraces innovation, and ensures activities align with the church’s discipleship strategy. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, integrity, commitment to the Great Commission, active participation in Grace Church, and a passion for ministry in the local church.

Requirements

Exhibit a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Commit to personal and active participation in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Conduct life with integrity and a lifestyle appropriate to public Christian ministry.
Have a personal passion for ministering to people within the local church.
Attend and participate consistently in Grace Church.
Be able to effectively execute vision.
Be able to teach, reprove, correct, and train using God’s Word.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree; education is preferred but not required.
Two or more years of experience in roles involving the position’s key duties, responsibilities, and expectations; experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of Junior High Ministry, including weekly programming, events, camps, and special initiatives.
Create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment where students can grow spiritually and relationally.
Recruit, train, and disciple adult and student volunteers, equipping them for effective ministry.
Develop and manage ministry goals, calendars, and budgets aligned with church vision and the discipleship process.
Plan and deliver Bible-based teaching that is relevant and engaging for junior high students.
Foster small-group environments that encourage authentic relationships and spiritual growth.
Model and encourage relational evangelism among students and leaders.
Support and engage parents in the spiritual formation of their students.
Work with the NXT Gen Team and other church staff to support alignment across ministries.
Participate in regular staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events.
Support teammates as needed and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Evaluate and improve ministry programs using feedback and input.
Keep up with trends and best practices in student ministry and embrace innovation.
Ensure ministry activities align with the overall discipleship strategy and help students take next steps in their faith.