Middle School Lead

Church: NorthPoint Church Church Size: Approx. 1200 weekly Job Title: Middle School Lead (Full-time) Location: Johnston, Iowa (Suburb of Des Moines)

Why this is a great opportunity: This is an incredible opportunity for a relational leader with a heart for middle school students and a passion for helping them find and follow Jesus. The person stepping into this position will join a vibrant and growing ministry within a church that is intentional about connecting people to Jesus and cultivating communities of both Grace and Truth. NorthPoint is a church that is committed to investing in the next generation, and the Middle School Lead will play a pivotal role in that commitment. With strong support from staff, volunteers, and engaged parents, the Middle School Lead will have the chance to impact students' lives in significant and lasting ways. NorthPoint's innovative approach, including the transformation of its facilities into a community center (learn more about the Cultivate Initiative here), provides unique opportunities to serve and build relationships with the students and families of the community. If youre looking for a student ministry role where you can innovate, grow, and make a lasting difference, this is it!

Position Overview: The Middle School Lead will partner with the Student Pastor to lead NorthPoint Church's middle school ministry, helping students meet and follow Jesus. This position involves planning and executing age-appropriate programming, cultivating relationships with students and their families, and building a strong team of volunteer leaders. The Middle School Lead will work collaboratively with other NextGen leaders to align efforts and maximize ministry impact. The Middle School Lead reports to the Student Pastor.

Key Responsibilities: Follow Jesus personally, developing a deep relationship with him that becomes the foundation by which ministry is developed and executed. Build trust and rapport with students, parents, volunteers, and community members to ensure a foundation for long-lasting ministry. Plan and execute engaging programs, retreats, and events that help middle school students grow in their faith and build community. Foster meaningful relationships with students and their families, supporting them in their spiritual journeys. Encourage and model Bible engagement, prayer, and worship for middle school students. Recruit, train, and empower high-capacity adult and student leaders to multiply the ministrys reach and impact. Lead and teach regularly in the middle school programming and other ministry settings, as needed. Intentionally develop as a communicator and leader, actively engaging in personal growth and feedback. Provide resources and training to equip parents as the primary disciplers of their children. Collaborate with other NextGen leaders to align ministry efforts and execute shared initiatives. Build connections with local schools and communities to extend the ministrys reach. Willingly serve in other areas of the church as needed to support NorthPoints overall mission.

Job Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in ministry or a related field. 2-4 years of experience working in student ministry, preferably in a larger church setting. Proven ability to build relationships with middle school students, parents, and volunteers. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. A demonstrated relationship with Jesus, exhibiting high character, professional maturity, and the Fruit of the Spirit.

Pay and Benefits: Pay is very competitive and commensurate with experience and education Benefits include: 4 Health Insurance options to choose from Optional Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Matching Program (Up to 6% 403b match) Generous PTO Cell Phone Plan Coverage Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

About the Community: Johnston, Iowa is a northwest suburb of Des Moines with a population of approximately 25,000. It is a highly desirable community to live in due to a small-town feel, great schools, affordable cost of living (with a Cost of Living Index of 86.6), and its also a quick 20-minute drive to downtown Des Moines (which boasts a population of more than 630,000 people). Des Moines is the home of the renowned Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Cubs baseball team (the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs), a large-scale Downtown Farmers Market, and lots of shops and restaurants to enjoy your leisure time. In the Des Moines area youll have access to 800+ miles of biking trails, many locations for camping/kayaking/boating/hiking/fishing, and private and public golf courses. It is regarded as one of the best places in the United States to raise a family and is a great place to call home, serve, and invest in the lives of those far from Jesus.

**N8 Solutions has been retained to manage the search for the Middle School Lead position at NorthPoint Church. Please direct all inquiries and questions about the church and/or role to: [email protected].