Resources From Across the Connection

The general agencies of the United Methodist Church provide dozens of FREE resources for local churches. Here are a few new options related to NextGen ministry:

Crash Courses in Youth Ministry ebooks: These three ebooks are filled with practical tips and basic wisdom that you can read today and put into practice tomorrow. If you are a part-time or volunteer youth worker, these crash courses are especially for you.

Children's Bibles and Books by Topic: View a list of books, vetted by Children's Ministry Leaders, on a variety of topics ranging from spiritual formation to social issues.

Welcoming Children with Disabilities: A Resource List: Recently updated, this list can help church leadership to become more intentional in welcoming children and families affected by disabilities.
 

College-Age Meet-and-Greet Canceled

Tomorrow's college-age meet-and-greet luncheon has been canceled. To view a list of college-age ministries in Missouri, visit nextgenumc.org.

 

Giving Tuesday Opportunity

Giving Tuesday is coming up, and this year the Mozambique Initiative is supporting sewing and design centers that teach teenage girls vocational skills. Share this Giving Tuesday campaign with your students and encourage them to support teens in Mozambique this holiday season!

Connect with SMU Perkins

Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University is offering virtual campus visits. Introductory Connect events give students a chance to introduce themselves to the Office of Enrollment Management staff and to learn about the degrees and programs available at SMU Perkins — both on the Dallas campus and through the hybrid Houston-Galveston Extension Program.

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!

NextGen Jobs Board

Student Ministry Director - Peculiar UMC

Peculiar United Methodist Church seeks a part-time, 10-hours weekly student ministry director. The church is located directly between RayPec South Middle School and RayPec High School, which allows for some amazing opportunities to connect with 6th–12th graders. Wednesday night is a big night with a very diverse group of students. The church needs someone who is inclusive and can build relationships with ANY and all students. Click here to learn more.

Director of Family Ministry - United Methodist Church of Chillicothe

The United Methodist Church of Chillicothe, approximately 90 miles northeast of Kansas City, is seeking its next full-time Director of Family Ministries for a growing ministry. The right person will have a dynamic, tangible relationship with Jesus Christ grounded in Scripture. UMC of Chillicothe is serious about showing Christ to the world outside the walls of the church. As you create disciples in Christ you will need to connect with children and students, parents and leaders, and have a passion for shepherding families and developing leaders in both traditional and non-traditional settings. This position will also be responsible for a college-age ministry. Click here to learn more.

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.

Student Ministry Coordinator - King's Way UMC (Springfield)

The King's Way United Methodist Church Generations Team is currently looking for a new Student Ministry Coordinator. This position’s primary focus is leadership and guidance to the student ministry (6-12 grade) program. The Student Ministry Coordinator serves as an advocate and the voice of students in all matters that affect students' inclusion, discipleship and leadership in the church. If you are interested, you can find the job description and application at this link.