Position Title : Teaching Pastor / / Next Generation Managing Director
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Reports to : Lead Pastor
Status : Full-time, Ministry Staff (45 hours / week)
Schedule : Variable, Sunday Mornings
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Job Purpose and Goals :
The Teaching Pastor overseeing Next Generation Ministries serves as a primary teacher at Lincoln Berean Church, is a member of the Governing Elder Board, and partners in the overall leadership of the church as a member of the Church Leadership Team. This role participates in the teaching ministry and provides strategic leadership, management, and oversight for Next Generation discipleship at Lincoln Berean Church. This individual will play a key role in aligning Next Generation discipleship initiatives with the church's mission, curating and integrating resources, developing leaders, and managing financial resources to support the ministry's goals.
The ideal candidate is a proven and experienced teacher and collaborative leader who can work in partnership with fellow Church Leadership Team members as well as participate in the team-teaching of the church as a whole. Beyond their experience as a teacher, a candidate should have experience developing leaders, teams, and structures to sustain the ministry and be adept at working collaboratively with other ministries within the church. They should have experience in catalyzing new initiatives and rallying people behind a mission. This person should also have a pastoral heart willing to serve on the On-call team, officiate weddings and funerals, etc.
We are looking for someone who loves Jesus more than anything and desires for each person at Lincoln Berean Church to move toward a whole-hearted commitment to learning from Jesus and participating in the work He is doing in the world.
The five key roles for this ‘seat’ are :
Teaching MinistryCollaborative Vision Making and Vision CastingLeadership, Coaching, DevelopmentNext Generation Discipleship Philosophy and ExecutionBudgetKey Roles and Responsibilities :
Teaching Ministry
Share in the Teaching Ministry by preaching approximately 30-35% of the annual preaching calendar.Teach in classroom, workshop, and Next Generation environments as needed.Assist in the continued development team-teaching philosophy and practice.Serve as a Governing Elder.Collaborative Vision Making and Vision Casting
Work with Church Leadership Team to discern future strategic direction for LBC.Possess a keen cultural awareness and a willingness to experiment to improve ministry effectiveness.Communicate vision with staff, leaders, and church body as a whole.Leadership, Coaching, Development
Participate and share in the leadership of staff development opportunities.Provide visionary leadership for the Next Generation Ministry, setting strategic goals and objectives in alignment with the church's mission and vision.Effectively manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Next Generation Ministry, including staffing, volunteers, and facilities.Lead regular meetings with the Next Generation Team.Next Generation Discipleship Philosophy and Execution
Develop and articulate a clear and comprehensive Next Generation discipleship philosophy that aligns with the church's overall discipleship strategy.Create and execute a discipleship plan that addresses the unique needs and challenges of the Next Generation, guiding them on their spiritual journey.Collaborate with ministry leaders to design discipleship pathways, curriculum, and resources tailored to different age groups within the Next Generation.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of discipleship initiatives, making data-driven adjustments to optimize discipleship outcomes.Budget
Develop, manage, and oversee the budget for the Next Generation Ministry, ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources.Collaborate with the church's finance team to establish annual budgets and financial plans that support the ministry's goals and objectives.Monitor expenditures, analyze financial data, and make informed decisions to optimize budget allocation and resource utilization.Competencies and Skills :
Professional : Approaches others in a tactful manner, using discernment; reacts well under pressure; dependable; exercises discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.Strategic Planning and Innovation : Able to effectively envision, plan and implement strategies to accomplish goals in alignment with the Vision and Values of Lincoln Berean Church.Effective Communication : Clearly and concisely communicates effectively through written or verbal channels in one-on-one or small group contexts; checks for understanding and clarity.Effective Interpersonal Skills : Exhibit and fosters healthy individual and team interaction through high emotional intelligence and strong relationship building skills.Action Oriented : Actively motivates self and others to initiate action as needed and is willing to plunge into tasks / projects despite difficulty or uncertainty; works in an efficient and optimistic manner to achieve.Collaboration : Works with others to achieve common goals; a relationship builder in team-focused environments.Flexibility and Adaptability : Adapts and responds positively to changing circumstances and competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Education / Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree and 4-5 years of professional experience required.Master’s degree in theology or ministry-related field required.Minimum 5 years' experience in a strategic leadership and teaching role in a ministry context.Strong systems thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Self-starter with proven ability to work cooperatively as a team.Character, Calling and Chemistry :
Christ Centered : you build your life and ministry around Jesus, with an open heart allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and inspire.Team Oriented : you love building a team, being able to work across teams and to partner with other ministries, using the skills and gifts of others to create a better final product.People Savvy : you relate well to all kinds of people and cultures – inside and outside the church as well as cross culturally; can build rapport, constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.Self-Awareness : you know your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; is not defensive.Trustworthy : honest and considers confidentiality a priority.Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate in the life of the community (Life Group).
At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present, it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry. In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent our :Church’s Mission : To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ.Doctrine : What We Believe at Lincoln Berean Church - Committed to truthStaff Core Values : Healthy Drive, Teachable, People Savvy, Radical Candor and Hopeful.Life Groups : The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together!Measured by :
A 30-60-90 day review by your manager.Annual review by your manager.Input from staff and volunteers.J-18808-Ljbffr
