Director of NextGen Ministries | Covenant United Methodist Church

Director of NextGen Ministries
Covenant United Methodist Church – Cordova, TN
Covenantumc.org
Full-Time, Exempt (Ministerial)

About Covenant UMC
At Covenant UMC in Cordova, TN, our mission is simple yet life-changing: to make new
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We are an intergenerational
congregation with a passion for connecting people of a lonely world to new life and love
through Christ-centered community. Guided by our values—we are better together, God
seeks all, Jesus is worth imitating, and all are gifted for ministry—we are investing
deeply in the next generation.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of NextGen Ministries to lead a unified discipleship
pathway for children (birth–5th grade) and youth (6th–12th grade). This role is more
than program oversight—it’s about shaping a culture of spiritual growth, equipping
volunteers, and partnering with families so that every child and student takes
meaningful steps with Jesus, from the nursery to graduation.
This is a chance to build and grow a ministry that not only engages young people but
also strengthens families and integrates the next generation into the life of the whole
church.

Key Responsibilities
 Cast Vision & Lead Strategically: Provide leadership for a cohesive
discipleship pathway (birth–12th grade) that aligns with Covenant’s mission,
vision, and values.
 Equip & Empower Leaders: Recruit, train, and encourage volunteers who
create safe, relational, and Christ-centered environments.
 Oversee Programming & Milestones: Lead weekly gatherings, retreats, service
opportunities, and spiritual milestones such as baptism, confirmation, and senior
recognition.
 Partner with Parents: Resource and encourage parents as the primary spiritual
leaders in their homes.
 Lead with Excellence: Manage budgets, Safe Sanctuaries compliance,
communication platforms, and program logistics.
 Collaborate Across the Church: Work closely with staff and ministry teams to
foster intergenerational connection and whole-church discipleship.

The Ideal Candidate
 A committed disciple of Jesus with a passion for helping the next generation
know and follow Him.
 A leader who is relational, adaptable, and gifted at building teams.
 Bachelor’s degree (required).
 Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in children’s, youth, or NextGen
ministry.
 Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
 Aligned with the theology and mission of the United Methodist Church.

What We Offer
 Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
 Health, and paid time off benefits.
 A supportive staff team and congregation committed to seeing the next
generation thrive in faith.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to Rev. Dr. Jathaniel
Cavitt at jcavitt@covenantumc.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received.