Grace Church

Senior Director of NextGen

Eden Prairie,
Minnesota

Why I Love This Opportunity

Grace is a thriving, non-denominational community in Eden Prairie, a suburb of Minneapolis, MN. The church averages 5,500 in attendance with 750 kids attending each week and 3,000 kids attending Grace Kids programming each month.

Grace is looking for the right person to come lead the NextGen Staff (~20 staff & 500+ volunteers).

Nick Blevins

Associate

About This Organization

Grace Church exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.

Grace Church began as a home Bible study in 1928 and has since grown into a congregation of thousands committed to biblical truth and making disciples locally and globally.

Over the decades, the church expanded, eventually moving to a 350,000-square-foot facility with a 4,200-seat auditorium in Eden Prairie in 2002. Renamed Grace Church in the 1970s, it remains a thriving, non-denominational community under the leadership of Senior Pastor Troy Dobbs since 2008, continuing to connect people to faith and one another.

Position Description

The Sr. Director of NextGen Ministry will lead Grace Kids, NXT Students, Special Needs, and Parenting Ministries (Nursery through 12th grade). This role carries the Grace vision forward by creating environments where kids, students, and families can have fun, be safe, and know Jesus.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cast vision and lead Grace Kids, Students, Special Needs, and Parenting Ministries.
  • Build and develop the NextGen staff, fostering unity and alignment with Grace Church.
  • Oversee curriculum, teaching, and age-appropriate programming across all NextGen areas.
  • Ensure safety policies are implemented and updated.
  • Recruit, train, and develop volunteers to lead in all ministry environments.
  • Launch and lead a Parenting Ministry that equips parents at every stage.
  • Lead the Special Needs Ministry, including buddy teams, respite nights, and Sunday programming.
  • Partner across ministries and campuses to align vision and strategy.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and brand/marketing alignment.
  • Engage in pastoral responsibilities such as baptisms, weddings, and prayer.

 

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
  • 4+ years of ministry leadership experience.
  • Licensed or able to be licensed/ordained by Grace Church.
  • Proven ability to connect with and disciple kids, students, and parents.
  • Strong teacher and communicator with both adults and students.
  • Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus and a life of integrity.
  • Actively participates in the Great Commission and the life of Grace Church.

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