⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is strictly an unpaid volunteer ministry service opportunity for a 501(c)(3) church community. Greater IMPACT Church does not provide employment visas, OPT/CPT sponsorships, work authorizations, or monetary compensation of any kind.
Role Title: Next Gen Pastor — Kids & Students (Volunteer Ministry Leader)
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Key Collaborators: Lead Pastor, Campus Pastor, Operations Pastor, Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator
EST. Time Commitment: 8–12 hours / week (Hybrid: On-site weekend kids/youth experiences, leader huddles & weekday curriculum prep)
Location: Hybrid / In-Person — **Must reside within 10 miles of Reading, PA**
Department: Next Gen Ministries (IMPACT Kids & IMPACT Students)
Type: Volunteer Ministry Worker (Pastoral Leader)
Compensation: None (Volunteer Ministry Worker)
About Greater IMPACT Church
Greater IMPACT Church is a Christ-centered ministry on a mission to share the love, truth, and transforming power of Jesus Christ across generations. Operating with a vibrant digital presence alongside physical gathering and community initiatives in Greater Reading, PA, we are fiercely committed to raising up the next generation of bold, Jesus-loving leaders. We are seeking an energetic, shepherd-hearted Next Gen Pastor to build, lead, and grow our physical ministry environments for children (K–5th) and youth (6th–12th).
Role Overview
The Next Gen Pastor is the primary champion and spiritual leader for families, children, and students at Greater IMPACT Church. Reporting directly to the Executive Pastor, this leader is entrusted with creating safe, high-energy, and spiritually transformative environments where kids and teenagers can Connect, Engage, and Serve.
In this on-site hybrid role, you will recruit and shepherd volunteer leaders, oversee engaging weekend experiences, implement strict child safety and check-in protocols, and partner with parents to equip them as the primary spiritual disciples in their children's lives. You will serve as an approachable mentor and pastor to young people, helping them navigate life's challenges through the unchanging truth of God's Word.
Scope of Service & Key Responsibilities
1. Weekend & Mid-Week Ministry Experiences
Age-Specific Environments: Architect and direct safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate worship and learning environments for **IMPACT Kids** (Elementary K–5th) and **IMPACT Students** (Middle & High School 6th–12th).
Creative Biblical Teaching: Teach and communicate biblical truths dynamically to live audiences of children and youth, utilizing multimedia, interactive lessons, object lessons, and age-relevant illustrations.
Family Engagement: Cultivate a warm, welcoming check-in atmosphere for first-time families, ensuring parents feel total peace of mind and kids are excited to return each week.
2. Servant Leader Recruitment, Training & Safety
Volunteer Team Mobilization: Partner with the Volunteer Onboarding Coordinator to actively recruit, train, and mentor adult and student volunteer leaders (teachers, small group leaders, check-in hosts, and youth mentors).
Safety & Security Protocols: Enforce comprehensive child safety standards—including strict volunteer background clearances, the "two-adult rule," secure digital check-in/check-out systems (Planning Center Check-Ins), and emergency evacuation procedures.
Team Shepherding: Host regular volunteer huddles, praying for team members, offering coaching on student engagement, and fostering a spiritually vibrant team culture.
3. Relational Discipleship & Parent Partnership
Student Mentorship: Provide relational pastoral care, spiritual counseling, and mentorship to students navigating peer pressure, mental health, identity, and faith questions.
Equipping Parents: Provide parents with take-home discussion guides, family devotions, and digital resources to reinforce biblical lessons throughout the week.
Special Events & Camps: Plan and lead high-impact seasonal gatherings—including summer VBS/camps, youth rallies, student outreach service days, and family celebration events.
Qualifications & Requirements
Proximity Requirement: **Must reside within 10 miles of Reading, PA** for on-site gathering leadership, youth events, and physical classroom oversight.
Ministry & Youth Leadership Experience: 2–4+ years of proven leadership experience in children's ministry, student ministry, Christian education, or youth community organizations.
Spiritual Character & Conviction: A vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ, high moral integrity, biblical soundness, and an authentic heart to see young people come to Christ.
High-Energy Communication Skills: Dynamic presentation and teaching skills with the ability to capture and hold the attention of kids and teenagers in a live room.
Safety & Legal Screening (Non-Negotiable):
• Mandatory Clearances: Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check, child abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint/sex offender registry screening.
• Policy Compliance: Absolute commitment to adhering to all church child safety and abuse prevention policies.
Systems Aptitude: Experience with or eagerness to learn child check-in and church management software (such as **Planning Center Check-Ins / People**).
Time Commitment: Ability to commit approximately 8–12 hours per week (accommodating Sunday mornings, occasional youth nights, and weekly leadership syncs).
Volunteer Ministry Workers: Investing in the Next Generation
At Greater IMPACT Church, our Volunteer Ministry Workers are foundational kingdom builders. As our Next Gen Pastor, you are not babysitting—you are shaping the spiritual trajectory of children and youth, equipping tomorrow's leaders, and leaving a generational legacy for the Kingdom of God.
