College-Age Ministry Grants Available

The Office of Next Generation Ministries is excited to announce the availability of college-age ministry grants. We invite local churches already engaged in college-age ministry of any type to apply for grant funding by November 5, 2021.

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College-Age Ministry Meet-and-Greet

Speaking of college-age ministry, you're invited to join us on November 11 for a meet-and-greet lunch with our existing Missouri Conference college-age ministries operating on or near campuses around the state. Whether you're already connecting with college-age individuals or interested in getting started, all pastors, volunteers and youth leaders are invited to Columbia for a free lunch and networking as we hear about the amazing work these ministries are doing with young adults across the state.

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Host a Day Camp in 2022

With another successful summer behind us, we're excited to look ahead to camp in 2022! Through partnerships with Eagle Lake and Heartland Camps as well as a unique program from NextGen Ministries, we bring the excitement of camp to your church parking lot. By fusing the fun of water slides, gaga-ball and other awesome outdoor activities with intentional spirit-filled worship, Bible study and one-on-one discipleship, our NextGen Day Camps provide a unique experience and bring Christ to children that otherwise may never have had the opportunity.

In order for our office to make appropriate accommodations for interested churches, we have opened up the application process! If your church is considering a day camp in 2022, take the time today to complete the easy application.

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We're Hiring!

NextGen Ministries is looking for young adults, ages 18+, to lead its 2022 traveling summer camping program. Camp counselors work within NextGen Ministries Day Camps to help produce a God-inspired, fun-filled, life-changing week of camp for everyone attending. This paid position will operate from early June through the first week of August. Counselors travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends while leading worship, small group and activities. Know someone 18+ who would be a great fit for this position? Pass this opportunity along to them!

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NextGen Jobs Board

Family Ministry Director - Gashland UMC

Gashland United Methodist Church is looking for a Family Ministry Director to join its team. The purpose of Family Ministries at Gashland UMC is to offer engaging children and youth programming that assist young people and their families in finding community, deepening their faith and making a difference in their community. For a full description of this position please visit gashlandumc.org/jobs.

Youth Director/NextGen Coordinator - Missouri UMC

Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a full-time youth ministry director to restart the youth program at MUMC from the ground up. Click here to learn more.

Full-Time Youth Director - Maryville First UMC

First United Methodist Church of Maryville, Missouri, is seeking a full-time energetic Youth Director. The Youth Director shall actively participate in the life and ministry of the First United Methodist Church and shall maintain personal devotional/inspirational discipline for spiritual well-being to serve as an example to others in the congregation. They will assist CYFM in coordinating and leading youth activities for grades 5-12 throughout the calendar year. Click here to learn more.

Assistant Director of NextGen Ministries - Living Word UMC (Wildwood)

The Assistant Director of NextGen Ministries will work under the supervision of the Director of NextGen Ministries and Executive Pastor. The primary directive of NextGen Ministry is to establish ministries to children and students as one strategic, continuous ministry that maximizes the impact the church has before adulthood. The focus will be to minister to the whole family, empowering parents, and mentors to better disciple their children to maturity in faith. Click here for the complete job description.

Children’s Ministry Coordinator - King's Way UMC (Springfield)

King's Way United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri, is in the process of restructuring its discipleship program, especially in the area of households with school-aged children. King's Way is looking for the right person to lead its Children’s Ministry by serving as its newest Children’s Ministry Coordinator. If you are interested, you can find the job description and application at this link.

Generations Director - King's Way UMC (Springfield)

King's Way United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri, is in the process of restructuring its discipleship program, especially in the area of households with school-aged children. King's Way is looking for the right person to lead its Student Ministry and serve as Director of Generations team. If you are interested, you can find the job description and application at this link.