Director Next Generation Ministries

This is a key leadership role for a church in a season of growth, with meaningful opportunity to strengthen both children’s and student ministries.

The Director of Next Generation Ministries reports to the Lead Pastor and works closely with church leadership and volunteers.

About The Well Church

The Well Church is a non-denominational, theologically conservative church in Brighton, Michigan. We are committed to biblical teaching that is accessible, relevant, and applicable to everyday life. Our church culture is often described as warm, family-oriented, and grounded in Scripture.

We believe the church exists to make disciples, not simply to run programs, and we seek to live this out in every ministry context, especially with the next generation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Vision and Leadership

• Provide clear leadership and direction for all Next Generation ministries (birth–12th grade)
• Develop and implement a cohesive ministry strategy aligned with the church’s discipleship philosophy
• Bring energy, initiative, and creativity to a growing ministry environment
• Maintain an outward focus, seeking opportunities to engage unchurched kids, students, and families in the surrounding community

Team and Volunteer Development

• Recruit, train, equip, and support volunteer leaders for kids and student ministries
• Build strong ministry teams and develop leaders through coaching and clear communication
• Partner effectively with parents to support discipleship in the home

Ministry Planning and Execution

• Oversee Sunday morning and midweek programming for kids and students
• Develop a clear annual ministry plan with defined goals, rhythms, and priorities
• Evaluate and implement curriculum and resources that support spiritual growth
• Establish meaningful indicators of ministry health and progress

Collaboration and Church Engagement

• Work closely with the Lead Pastor and staff team to ensure alignment across ministries
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and staff development rhythms
• Collaborate with other ministry leaders to support the overall life of the church

The Ideal Candidate:

This role is best suited for a leader who is:

• A mature follower of Jesus with strong theological alignment with The Well Church
• An effective communicator with kids, students, parents, and adults
• Relational, outgoing, and energized by working with people
• Comfortable setting direction, building teams, and creating momentum
• Innovative, creative, and motivated to see growth, both spiritual and numerical
• Self-directed, hardworking, and able to take initiative
• Team-oriented, coachable, and accountable
• Able to lead volunteers well and build trust with families
• Previous experience working with children, students, or young adults is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ministry leadership experience in children’s, student, or Next Generation contexts
• Ministry leadership degree or equivalent training with theological education preferred
• Agreement with The Well Church’s mission, beliefs, values, and philosophy of ministry
• Willingness to commit relationally and spiritually to the life of the church and community

Compensation and Work Environment

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Hybrid work environment
• Salary approximately $50,000, depending on experience

Interested?

If you are interested in helping build healthy, outward-focused Next Generation ministries in a growing church, let’s start the conversation!