Next Gen Pastor

Slingshot Group • Kalamazoo, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The River Church is looking for a Next Gen & Family Ministry Director who is a visionary leader and systems thinker with a passion for discipling children, students, and the families who raise them. This role provides strategic oversight for all Next Gen ministries from birth through 12th grade, building cohesive discipleship pathways and equipping parents as the primary spiritual leaders in their homes. The ideal candidate is as comfortable developing volunteer teams and leadership pipelines as they are connecting relationally with kids, teenagers, and parents. If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of disciples in a vibrant, grace-centered community, The River wants to hear from you.

Requirements

• Visionary leader
• Systems thinker
• Passion for discipling children, students, and families
• Ability to develop volunteer teams and leadership pipelines
• Ability to connect relationally with kids, teenagers, and parents

Responsibilities

• Cast vision and provide leadership for all Next Gen ministries, including RiverKids (birth–5th grade) and River Students (6th–12th grade)
• Design and implement a clear, scalable discipleship pathway from nursery through high school graduation
• Oversee Sunday morning environments for children, ensuring safe, engaging, and spiritually rich experiences
• Assess and develop a sustainable student ministry model that integrates teens into the broader life of the church
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers across all Next Gen ministries, building a healthy leadership pipeline
• Partner with parents through resources, events, and communication strategies that strengthen family discipleship at home
• Supervise existing ministry leaders, including the Nursery Coordinator, and collaborate closely with church staff and elders
• Plan and execute ministry events that foster connection and spiritual growth among families and students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed