THE XPERIENCE CHURCH STORY
XPERIENCE CHURCH VISION & MISSION
CORE VALUES
- We are passionate – we put our heart into everything
- We are committed – we do whatever it takes
- We are generous – we GET to give
- We are excellent – we always bring our best
- We are life-giving – we build up rather than tear down
- We are authentic – we are real about where we have been and where we need to go
JOB SUMMARY
The Next Gen Director will oversee the areas of children’s ministry, youth ministry, and young
adults ministry. The goal of this role will be to bring vision, accountability, strategy, and support to
these areas individually and as a whole. This role will focus on establishing ministries to children,
students, and young adults as one strategic continuous ministry that maximizes the impact the
church can have before adulthood.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Strong leader
- Competent
- Pastoral
- Experienced
- Foundational
CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES
- Passion for the church, the vision, people and serving in the Kingdom
- Professional representation of the church and the Lord in all things
- Pastoral, discerning, and confident leadership style
- Commitment and investment in the well-being and success of the local church
- Passion towards and eagerness to learn
- Strong and growing Christian faith
- Strong understanding of how to develop leaders and build teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of child and youth development
- Must be a team player, with experience working in a team environment
- Possesses basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Ability to learn or have experience with Pro Presenter and CCB
- Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and efficiently
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build a strong Next Gen Ministry that effectively disciples children and students that attend Xperience Church, and
those in the community as well - Create environments where children and students will experience the presence of God
- Develop and lead a cohesive team of Next Gen volunteers who will invest into the lives of children and students
- Oversee Next Gen Ministry activities, including weekly gatherings, fun events, and outreach
- Build and foster strategic partnerships with parents, schools, and youth organizations
- Shepherd and disciple Next Gen staff, Next Gen volunteers, children and students toward a deeper commitment to Christ
- Oversee/facilitate Next Gen ministry administration, logistics, and budget
- Other responsibilities as needed
DEFIANCE, OHIO
Defiance, OH is a rural community in Northwest Ohio – halfway between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio. The population in the city of Defiance is around 17,000 people. Defiance is a safe community that shows great support for local small businesses. Living in Defiance offers residents a sparse suburban feel mixed with rural landscape. Defiance has a lot of parks and the public schools in Defiance are above average. Defiance is home to several factories and has a strong blue collar demographic, but also has many young professionals in a variety of industries. Residents are passionate about everything from politics to local sports. There are several smaller communities close to Defiance with similar demographics. Defiance is a crossing point for two large rivers, the Auglaize & the Maumee. Defiance also cherishes & honors its great history. Numerous historic homes and buildings are preserved to keep the history alive. Defiance truly is a great place to live.