Next Gen Ministry Lead (3rd - 5th Grade)

Application Deadline: 30 July 2026

Department: Next Generation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Windmill Campus

Reporting To: Becca Philip

Description

Next Gen Ministry Lead (3rd–5th Grade)

Employee Classification: Full Time Regular

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Hours per week: 40

Who we are

The Crossing exists for people to discover Jesus and the Journey. This journey often begins when kids and students step into dynamic Next Generation environments that are filled with relevant Bible teaching, engaging worship, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to experience Jesus in a personal way. Our Next Generation Team is passionate about partnering with families, developing leaders, and creating environments where kids can build a lasting faith and take meaningful next steps in their relationship with Jesus.

Where you fit in

The Next Gen Ministry Lead (3rd–5th Grade) provides leadership, vision execution, and volunteer development for the 3rd–5th Grade ministry at the Windmill campus. This role is responsible for cultivating engaging environments, developing volunteer leaders, partnering with families, and creating ministry experiences that help kids know Jesus, build community, and grow in their faith.

This position plays an important role in helping the church accomplish its mission by fostering and engaging in Godly relationships among kids, parents, volunteers, staff, ministry leaders, and internal ministry teams. This role is ideal for a relational and energetic leader who is passionate about discipling kids, developing volunteers, and creating environments where children can experience Jesus in a fun, safe, and meaningful way. The person in this role will bring strong leadership instincts, communication skills, organizational abilities, and a heart for helping the next generation take their next steps with Jesus. A copy of The Crossing’s Statements of Belief | Faith, Sexuality & Practices can be found at: t.ly/OR-P7.

What You'll Be Doing

Volunteer Leadership & Development

Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain adult and student volunteers serving within the 3rd–5th Grade ministry
Build healthy volunteer culture through coaching, encouragement, discipleship, and leadership development
Identify and develop high-capacity leaders and create opportunities for increased leadership responsibility
Provide ongoing training, resources, and support to ensure volunteers are equipped and confident in their roles
Care for volunteers through intentional relationship-building, encouragement, and spiritual investment
Champion volunteer engagement and help identify future Activators, leaders, and emerging student volunteers

Ministry Leadership & Discipleship

Lead the execution of ministry vision and strategy for the 3rd–5th Grade environment at the Windmill campus
Create engaging environments that help kids connect with Jesus, build friendships, and grow spiritually
Serve as the key communicator and teacher within the ministry environment
Partner with families to support the spiritual development of their children
Help facilitate the transition process from Kids Crossing into Student Ministries
Develop opportunities for kids to take ownership of their faith and engage in the life of the church

Parent Partnership & Care

Build meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers as partners in discipleship
Partner with the Family Care Pastor to support providing communication, resources, and encouragement that supports spiritual conversations at home
Help families take next steps in the life of the church and Next Generation ministry
Partner with families during key milestones and transitions within Kids Crossing

Weekend Experience & Programming

Partner with Next Gen leadership to create and execute engaging weekend experiences for 3rd–5th Grade students
Implement curriculum, teaching elements, games, worship experiences, and small group environments that help kids connect with Jesus and biblical truth
Prepare volunteers and ministry environments to deliver excellent weekend experiences
Evaluate ministry effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve engagement, learning, and discipleship
Help create memorable experiences that reinforce biblical truth and practical application

Events, Camps & Special Initiatives

Partner with the Next Gen team to plan, coordinate, and execute camps, special events, and ministry initiatives
Help lead and support Kids Crossing camps and large-scale ministry experiences
Partner with The Crossing Students team to support 5th Grade transition experiences
Participate in churchwide events and Next Generation initiatives as assigned
Support strategic efforts to engage families and strengthen connections within the ministry

Ministry Operations & Stewardship

Maintain volunteer schedules, communication systems, and ministry organization through Planning Center, Rock, Google Workspace, and related systems
Manage small group placement and ongoing maintenance of kids and leaders, including healthy leader-to-student ratios
Help ensure ministry environments remain safe, organized, welcoming, and adequately supplied
Partner with the Next Gen team to uphold safety, security, and operational standards
Help steward ministry resources, equipment, and budget allocations responsibly

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with ministries, campuses, and Central teams to support churchwide ministry initiatives
Contribute to churchwide events, leadership initiatives, and ministry efforts as needed
Help foster a healthy, collaborative, and mission-driven staff culture
Provide leadership, support, and problem-solving in fast-paced and evolving ministry environments
Perform other ministry-related responsibilities as assigned in support of the mission, vision, and values of The Crossing

What You'll Bring To The Team

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Two years of experience leading volunteers, ministry environments, educational programs, or related leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to positively influence kids, volunteers, and families through strong leadership and Christ-centered example
Strong communication, relational, and organizational skills
Strong technology experience including Planning Center, ProPresenter, Google Workspace, Rock, Asana, and related ministry platforms
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, leadership, child development, or a related field
Preferred Experience:
- Three years of experience serving in a kids ministry, church, nonprofit, or related leadership environment
- Experience recruiting, developing, and leading volunteer teams
- Experience teaching and communicating to elementary-age children
- Experience partnering with families and leading ministry programs
Must pass a pre-employment background check
Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

What’s expected of you

The heart of a servant
Exhibit spiritual maturity
Pursue Christ-likeness daily
Commitment to The Crossing as your home church and regular, intentional involvement in relational community at The Crossing
Align with The Crossing’s Statements of Belief | Faith, Sexuality & Practices. Found at: t.ly/OR-P7
Model and champion The Crossing’s Staff Values in daily work and relationships
Participate in staff Prayer Days
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Attend needed cross-functional meetings and department meetings
Attend monthly All-Staff meetings and occasional staff events
Attend any required conferences or seminars

Staff Values

We Set The Example
We Value Relationships
We Bring Our Best To Work Everyday
We Sacrifice Personal Freedoms So We Can Better Serve Others

We champion the staff values daily and expect all staff members to join us in living these out.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of you and your family. Benefits are determined by the position you are hired for. Please see your offer letter for the details of your benefits package.

Health & Protection

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability

Financial & Time Off

403(b) retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
Paid prayer days
Paid mission trip hours

Growth & Support

Support on your spiritual formation journey
Counseling support
Continuing education
Group study scholarships
Will and trust preparation

Everyday Perks

Free snacks and coffee
Staff swag
A Christ-centered workplace with a fun, relational team