NextGen / Youth

CWC

Newark, OH 43055

Denomination: Wesleyan

Category: Family Pastor

Church Size: 100 - 250

Salary: $50,000 - 60,000

Posted on: August 15, 2025

Time Type: Full Time

Job Description:

CWC is now seeking a high-capacity Next Gen Pastor to oversee all ministries from birth through young adult, including Kids, Students, and Young Adult Ministry. This new hire will bring fresh vision, structure, and pastoral leadership to a vital ministry area. The right candidate for this role will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity that align with the church's overall mission and vision. Below are the qualifications and responsibilities the church has identified for this role:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The NextGen Pastor will directly lead and help teach in student environments while providing oversight to the Kids Coordinator and preschool / elementary staff. The family ministry team currently includes volunteer coordinators, and 30+ volunteers. The NextGen pastor will be responsible for bringing alignment, strategy, and vision across this team.

Youth / Student Ministry
Oversee the planning, implementation, and development of people and programming for
students (6th–12th Grade) and their families.
Partner with parents to equip them as the primary disciple-makers in the home.
Lead engaging environments alongside the student volunteers on Sunday nights, church wide
events, and annual activities such as youth camps.
Lead the Student Ministry Team and raise up future student ministry leaders.
Partner with existing team to recruit, develop, and support volunteer leaders.
Champion safety protocols and ensure standards are met.

Kids Ministry
Provide leadership, oversight, and vision support for CWC Kids Ministry.
Lead and guide the Kids' Ministry Coordinator.
Partner with Kids' Ministry Coordinator and current volunteers to strengthen and grow
volunteer teams.
Support the implementation and compliance of safety procedures.
Leadership & Teaching
Serve as a key leader on the Pastoral Team.
Preach and teach in various settings, especially in Student Ministry and at least quarterly in
Sunday services.
Be available to shepherd church members as needed.
Contribute to overall church leadership and organizational development.
 

About CWC:

CWC is a church of around 175 people located in Newark, OH (a suburb of Columbus), which is a gem of a city that offers a quaint Downtown District, unique restaurants, shopping, historical landmarks, one of Ohio's largest covered farmers' markets, and more. It is an eclectic, family-friendly town that is experiencing revitalization and is projected to experience significant growth over the next decade, with major investment pouring into the area from technology businesses. CWC is firmly grounded on the goal of making disciples who make disciples, who make disciples. There are opportunities for every age group to experience the joy of life in Christ, including the Sunday morning worship service, which includes full kids programming (nursery through 6th grade), Youth Group, discipleship bands, and more. CWC is a Wesleyan church with a healthy elder-led governance structure, strong staff culture, and a leadership team committed to discipleship and excellence. 

Job Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:
Vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
A heart for youth and children.
Meet the biblical standards for leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, demonstrating spiritual
maturity and integrity.
Strong ability to communicate, preach and teach.
Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to lead people, create / manage systems, and orchestrate ministry operations.
Passion for family ministry and discipleship, with a heart for equipping parents and developing
next-generation leaders.
Theologically aligned with the CWC, Wesleyan Arminian soteriology, and egalitarianism.
Relational, humble, and team-oriented with a proven ability to build trust and unity among staff
and volunteers.
Strong ability to communicate, preach and teach.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in, Education, Religious Studies, Social Work, or a related field preferred or
equivalent experience
Experience in children an 

Position Information:

Job Title:
NextGen / Youth
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Family Pastor
Salary:
$50,000 - 60,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Wesleyan
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
100 - 250

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
CWC
Contact Name:
Randy Clour
Address1:
161 Myrtle Avenue
Address2:
City:
Newark
State or Province:
OH
ZIP Code:
43055
Country:
United States
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