The posting
Next Generation Discipleship Pastor
Rome Alliance Church in Rome, NY
Employment Status: Full-time
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Salary: $57,000
Position Purpose
The Next Generation Discipleship Pastor equips and empowers people to disciple the church's next generation. Reporting to the Lead Pastor, this pastor oversees children’s and youth ministries by recruiting, leading, communicating with, and equipping volunteers to help children and students know Jesus, grow in their faith, and follow Him in everyday life.
Primary Responsibilities
Ministry Leadership
- Provide leadership and direction for children’s and youth ministries in alignment with the mission and vision of Rome Alliance Church.
- Develop a consistent approach to discipleship that supports children and students as they grow and transition between ministries.
- Oversee curriculum, programming, and ministry events that support spiritual growth and meaningful relationships.
Volunteer Recruitment and Development
- Recruit and gather volunteers who have a heart for discipling children and students.
- Equip volunteers with biblical training, practical tools, and ongoing coaching.
- Develop volunteer leaders who can take responsibility, support their teams, and equip others to serve.
- Encourage and care for volunteers, cultivating a healthy and sustainable ministry team.
Communication and Coordination
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with volunteers about ministry goals, schedules, expectations, and resources.
- Coordinate volunteer teams so ministries are prepared, organized, and adequately staffed.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers to build trust and strengthen the partnership between church and home.
Discipleship and Care
- Foster environments where children and students are known, welcomed, and encouraged to follow Jesus.
- Help volunteers build meaningful discipleship relationships with children and students.
- Support parents and caregivers as they nurture faith at home.
- Uphold church policies for the safety and protection of children, students, and volunteers.
Desired Qualifications
- Must be licensed with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) or willing to pursue C&MA licensing.
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects spiritual maturity and integrity.
- A passion for discipling the next generation and equipping others for ministry.
- Ability to recruit, lead, encourage, and develop volunteer teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to teach Scripture faithfully and apply it to the lives of children and students.
- Agreement with the mission, beliefs, and ministry direction of Rome Alliance Church.
- Relevant experience serving in children’s ministry, youth ministry, or leadership development
Indicators of Effectiveness
- Volunteers are equipped, supported, and growing in their ability to disciple others.
- Children and students are building meaningful relationships and growing as followers of Jesus.
- Parents and caregivers receive clear communication and support.
- Children’s and youth ministries share a clear discipleship direction.
interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume to Lead Pastor Jon Schink - [email protected]
This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website



