Position Title: Next Gen // Director of College
Reports to: Leadership Team // Managing Director of Next Gen
Status: Full-Time, Ministry Staff (45 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, Sunday 8-12:30

Send us the following information to be considered for this position:

• Your resume
• Your cover letter
• Links to your social media

Job Purpose and Goals:

To lead, develop, and implement a strategic college ministry that effectively reaches students, cultivates deep discipleship, and integrates them into the broader church community. This role will require a visionary leader who can shape a ministry that is missionally focused and relationally driven.

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus more than anything and is passionate about seeing college students take meaningful steps toward a whole-hearted commitment to following Him—learning from Jesus, living out His teachings, and actively participating in His mission on campus, in the church, and in the world.

The five key roles for this ‘seat’ are:

• College Ministry Strategy and Leadership
• Discipleship and Teaching
• Leadership Development and Volunteer Mobilization
• Ministry Integration and Churchwide Engagement
• Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

College Ministry Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute a campus engagement strategy that prioritizes evangelism and discipleship.
• Integrate the college ministry into Lincoln Berean Church’s larger discipleship and small group efforts.
• Foster a culture of leadership development, equipping student leaders and volunteers.
• Establish partnerships and creative gathering spaces near the university for accessibility.
• Oversee communication and branding to effectively connect with students.

Discipleship and Teaching

• Create intentional discipleship environments focused on mature faith conversations (relationships, cultural issues, mission engagement).
• Develop strategic gatherings that prioritize community and mentorship over entertainment-driven programming.
• Ensure that college students have access to strong spiritual formation tools and resources.

Leadership Development and Volunteer Mobilization

• Recruit, equip, and deploy student leaders to engage their peers effectively.
• Train and mentor volunteers, reducing reliance on paid staff for ministry sustainability.
• Partner with existing parachurch ministries while maintaining Lincoln Berean’s distinct vision.

Ministry Integration and Churchwide Engagement

• Align college ministry within Lincoln Berean’s multigenerational discipleship model.
• Facilitate student involvement in weekend services, life groups, and mission opportunities.
• Evaluate and refine ministry efforts based on long-term effectiveness and student growth.

Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable

• Provide strong leadership and effective management within College Ministry

• Conduct Quarterly Conversations and Annual Reviews for employees and hold accountable for completion of Rocks (goals)
• Nurture a healthy team environment
• Lead in the yearly budgeting and event forecasting processes
• Consistently model LBC staff Core Values
• Contribute as a member of the Next Gen Team

Competencies and Skills: To perform this job successfully, the following competencies should be demonstrated:

• Professional: Approaches others in a tactful manner, using discernment; reacts well under pressure; dependable; exercises discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Effective Communication: Clearly and concisely communicates effectively through written or verbal channels in one-on-one or small group contexts; checks for understanding and clarity
• Effective Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit and fosters healthy individual and team interaction through high emotional intelligence and strong relationship building skills
• Collaboration: Works with others to achieve common goals; a relationship builder in team-focused environments
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts and responds positively to changing circumstances and competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Ministry, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in college or young adult ministry.
• Deep understanding of emerging college culture and ability to contextualize faith effectively.
• Strong leadership, relational, and strategic planning skills.
• Passionate commitment to discipleship and equipping leaders for long-term impact.

Character, Calling and Chemistry:

• Christ Centered: you build your life and ministry around Jesus, with an open heart allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and inspire.
• People Savvy: you relate well to all kinds of people and cultures – inside and outside the church as well as cross culturally; can build rapport, constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Self-Awareness: you know your personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; is not defensive.
• Trustworthy: honest and considers confidentiality a priority.

Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate in the life of the community (Life Group).

• At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present, it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry.
• In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent the:
  • Church’s Mission: To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ.
  • Vision: Coming together, to know Jesus, become more like Him, and help others do the same.
  • Doctrine: What We Believe at Lincoln Berean Church - Committed to truth
  • Staff Core Values: Healthy Drive, Teachable, People Savvy, Radical Candor and Hopeful
  • Life Groups: The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together!

Measured by:

• A 30-60-90-day review by your supervisor based on your quarterly goals, the five roles of the ‘seat’, and the staff core values
• Quarterly and Annual Reviews based on your quarterly goals, the five roles of the ‘seat’, and the staff core values by your supervisor