Job DetailsJob Location: Chaska Campus - Chaska, MNSalary Range: $64000.00 - $64000.00 SalaryDescription
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Grace Church is seeking a Jesus-centered, relational, and strategic leader to serve as our Junior High Ministry Manager. This person will be responsible for leading a vibrant, fun, and discipleship-focused ministry for students in grades 6–8. The ideal candidate is a team player who brings energy, creativity, and ownership to ministry, with a passion for equipping volunteers, engaging families, and helping students grow in their faith. The Chaska NXT JHigh Manager will be responsible for:
Leadership & Oversight
- Lead and manage all aspects of Junior High Ministry, including weekly programming, events, camps, and special initiatives.
- Create a welcoming, fun, and safe environment where students can grow spiritually and relationally.
- Recruit, train, and disciple a team of adult and student volunteers, equipping them for effective ministry.
- Develop and manage ministry goals, calendar, and budget in alignment with church vision and discipleship process.
Discipleship & Teaching
- Plan and deliver Bible-based teaching that is relevant and engaging for junior high students.
- Foster small group environments that encourage authentic relationships and spiritual growth.
- Model and encourage relational evangelism among students and leaders.
- Support and engage parents in the spiritual formation of their students.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with the NXT Gen Team and other church staff to ensure alignment and support across ministries.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide events.
- Support and assist teammates as needed—embracing a “we not me” mindset.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Ministry Development
- Evaluate and improve ministry programs, seeking feedback and input.
- Embrace innovation and resist “we've always done it this way” thinking.
- Keep up with trends and best practices in student ministry.
- Ensure all activities align with the overall discipleship strategy and help students take next steps in their faith.
Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., ministry, education, or youth development) is preferred.
- Experience: At least 1–2 years of relevant experience, ideally in youth ministry or a related field.
- Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office products, data entry, and familiar with databases. Must be organized, relational, dependable, and adaptable.
- Spiritual:
- Prioritizes a growing, Christ-centered relationship with Jesus, evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit.
- Believes that personal walk with God is the highest priority, and actively takes time for Scripture, prayer, worship, and rest—even during the workweek—as essential to both personal well-being and ministry effectiveness. Lives with integrity and accountability, modeling a life appropriate for public Christian ministry.
- Committed to relational evangelism and discipleship, actively participating in the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18–20).
- Values family as a priority and seeks healthy balance with ministry responsibilities.
- Embraces team collaboration—supports others, gives and receives feedback well, and protects team unity.
- Helps beyond assigned roles when needed, with a mindset of shared ownership and service.
- Understands that people matter more than process, using systems to support spiritual growth, not hinder it.
- Communicates the “why” behind ministry efforts and helps others take next steps in faith.
- Brings initiative, creativity, and a “yes” attitude, seeking improvement and resisting “we've always done it that way” thinking.
- Regularly attends Grace Church and remains approachable and engaged with staff and congregation.
- Creates joyful, fun, and welcoming environments, especially for students, fostering genuine connection and belonging.
- Demonstrate a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local church.
- Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
- Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
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