High School/College Pastor Position



​At New Covenant Bible Church

Cedar Rapids, IA

HISTORY

The history of New Covenant Bible Church (NCBC) can best be summarized by our mission “to honor God as a family of growing disciples.”

God’s faithfulness has been evident from our humble beginnings in the 1940s right up to the present. The small group of Christians who gathered in homes during the summer of 1948 to study God’s Word and to pray were probably unaware at the time of the significance of their actions. In early 1949, this body of believers known as First Covenant Church met for the first time in a home basement. The church was formally organized by 21 charter members on February 5, 1950.

In 1981, the leadership of First Covenant developed a 25-year plan to focus on future growth and outreach. That same year, the church’s 150 families voted to purchase an elementary school in Cedar Rapids as its new home. In 1987, First Covenant Church officially became New Covenant Bible Church. The church experienced significant spiritual and numerical growth during the ensuing years, and a new worship center, as well as additional adult and youth classrooms, were built on the elementary school site in the late 1990s.

In the spring of 2005, due to continued growth and limited expansion possibilities, the NCBC family purchased 55 acres of land in northeast Cedar Rapids. For the second time in 20 years, the church body stepped out in faith, making the decision to relocate. Construction began in the fall of 2009 in the middle of a major economic recession. On Sunday, August 28, 2011, worship services were held in the new facility for the very first time.

God is indeed faithful! We invite you to come and join us as we seek to honor Him as a family of growing disciples.

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Current Status

New Covenant Bible Church is looking for a High School/College pastor who can lead both these age groups and supervise the middle school ministry into a unified season of discipleship and evangelism.

NCBC has an attractive, well-maintained facility on approximately 55 acres of land that is visible from nearby Interstate 380. The church is strategically and uniquely positioned to reach thousands of people in Cedar Rapids and its surrounding communities for Jesus.

A warm, inviting, and caring atmosphere greets folks who enter the church’s doors. The facility’s main entrance leads to an expansive area dubbed “Main Street” that runs the entire length of the building, encouraging conversation and relationship building. To the left of Main Street is an 1,100 seat worship center and music rehearsal spaces that facilitate teaching and worship. To the right of Main Street are nurseries, children’s and youth spaces, adult classrooms, and a prayer room that facilitate spiritual growth and congregational care. At the far end of the building is the Main Street Café.

On any given Sunday at New Covenant, over 1,200 people (including adults, youth, and children) are welcomed into the building. The worship and message are Bible-based, authentic, and applicable to daily living.

About New Covenant

The mission of New Covenant Bible Church is to honor God as a family of growing disciples intent on becoming...

Wholehearted worshippers who -

  • Are growing in the Word and prayer
  • Put Christ first
  • Give generously
  • Live a lifestyle of praise
  • Make corporate worship a priority

Faithful Witnesses who -

  • Have a vision for the world
  • Have a heart for the lost
  • Pray regularly for the lost
  • Build relationships with pre-Christians
  • Effectively communicate the Gospel

Caring Community Members who -

  • Build authentic relationships
  • Respond to the needs of others
  • Intentionally connect with newcomers
  • Are involved in a community group
  • Live the "one another" passages

Christ-like Models as evidenced by -

  • Growth in the fruit of the Spirit
  • A servant's heart
  • Humility
  • Obedience to God's Word

Equipped Servants who -

  • Find, develop, and use their spiritual gifts
  • Are willing and eager to be used of God in serving people
  • Effectively make disciples
  • Demonstrate the love of Christ to those they serve

New Covenant Youth Ministry

“Our youth aren’t the church of tomorrow; they’re the church of today.”

Our youth are the church of today and our youth team focus on creating three core environments that facilitate a growing walk with the Lord. These three environments include a large group worship experience, community groups, and opportunities to serve our church family and community.

WEDNESDAYS

High School

The desire is that Wednesday evening includes a dynamic worship experience with relevant Biblical messages that challenges youth in their faith and inspires them to be an influence for Christ in their school and community. Community groups compliment the messages as youth and sponsors inspire one another as they discuss practical application of God’s word in their life.

SUNDAYS

High School/College-age

Sundays provide multiple opportunities for our youth and college age students to serve our church family. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in apologetic courses and other elective classes that are offered periodically to our church family to help grow in their spiritual journey.

SPECIAL EVENTS

High School/College-age

In addition to Wednesday and Sunday ministries, retreats, missions trips, leadership conferences, and outreach events are scheduled to help in building relationships, leadership, and encourage spiritual growth.


Disciple-making Leadership

New Covenant is devoted to making disciples who make Jesus known in the world. They’re on the hunt for a Youth Pastor who has a passion for equipping students, leaders, and families to do the same. More than hosting great events and offering engaging programs, New Covenant values Biblical teaching with practical application. NCBC recognizes that a strong disciple-making ministry that fulfills the great commission is the hallmark of its congregational life and growth. The Youth Pastor must be a leader of leaders who is able to mobilize teams of volunteers.

Small Groups that live out life with a Biblical foundation have been a large part of the success at New Covenant Bible Church as well as in the student ministries. The new Youth Pastor will devote a lot of attention to strengthening the small group leaders and their teachers.



Challenge

The biggest challenge facing the student ministries is a very unique challenge and an exciting one. The current high school pastor has lead the ministry for 25 years. This rich history has made for great traditions and deep commitment from students and leaders. Knowing this challenge the leadership team is committed to supporting the new High School/College Pastor as he brings in his new, fresh ideas.

Another challenge is that NCBC is currently in transition with their lead pastor. Slingshot Group is helping to lead this search as well and we look forward to bringing on the lead pastor shortly. Slingshot, the Elder board, and the search committees are working hard to ensure that these positions are in alignment with the future of NCBC.

This is an exciting time to join the team who will be molding and shaping the future of the church!

Opportunities

The student ministry attendance in recent years has been over 150 students with 20-30 adult leaders. These leaders are highly committed and loyal to the students. Many of these leaders have been committed to student ministries for more than seven years and look forward to serving the new pastor. The student ministry also includes a full time Middle School pastor (16 years) as well as a part-time assistant who helps the Youth Pastor plan and prepare weekly services and events.

The students and leaders are well trained to serve in ministry and ready to live like Jesus where they live and play.


Job Description:

All New Covenant Student Ministries are God-centered, relationally connected, and servant driven. The High School and College Pastor will provide direct leadership to ministry with high school and college age as well as supervise the middle school.

Time: 45 - 50 hrs. per week

Reports to: Family Ministries Pastor (Mick Schultz)

Qualifications:

  • Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God and a teachable spirit.
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in youth ministry.
  • Capable of creating and executing a strategic vision for New Covenant Students.
  • Is gifted and called to student ministry, loves young people, and has a passion for leadership development, both personally and at the ministry level.
  • Is an engaging teacher, with a strong Biblical and theological background.
  • Is a self-motivated leader, capable of casting and imparting vision for ministry.
  • Possesses strong relational skills with students, sponsors, parents, and staff.

Position Responsibilities:

Vision

  • Ensure that the entire youth ministry is strategically aligned with the vision of New Covenant Bible Church.
  • Provide direction and inspiration to adult & student leadership teams.
  • Develop and empower the youth ministry teams—both paid staff and volunteer staff.
  • Develop new programming consistent with the vision of bringing students into a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ and equipping them for ministry.

Programming

  • Wednesday evening—plan weekly mid-week student life experience.
  • Sunday Mornings – team with other church ministry teams to plan classes and training opportunities.
  • Special events—coordinate details for all special events including: Retreats, outreach events, leadership conferences, etc.

Leadership Development

  • Student Leadership – develop a team of students to take leadership within the student ministry.
  • Adult Leadership – meet with adult leaders to encourage and equip them for ministry.
  • Encourage students, adult leaders, and parents to think evangelistically with the goal of growing God’s Kingdom.

Pastor

  • Do life with students, getting to know them outside of church.
  • Provide Biblical counseling/advice as needed.
  • Pray regularly for the students and their families.

Administration

  • Encourage and empower volunteers in their roles through regular meetings, emails, and one-on-one meetings.
  • Recruit new volunteers to open positions; process applications, background checks, interviews and placement in specific roles with appropriate training.
  • Develop an annual budget as a wise steward of church resources with the approval of the elders and lead pastor.
  • Communicate regularly with students, student leaders, adult leaders, families, and staff.

New Covenant Staff Teamwork

  • Attend all necessary meetings including weekly staff meetings.
  • Actively participate in all-church events.

Additional Duties

  • Be available to the senior leadership for needs that arise.
  • Be ready and available to preach as needed.

Compensation:

Total compensation negotiable based on experience and education (salary, housing, retirement, or health insurance).

Base salary scale $48- 52,000 – base and house allowance based upon candidate's experience.

Also included:

  • 75% of health and dental premiums.

LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHICS


​New Covenant Bible Church is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the state’s second largest city. Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa, lies 20 minutes to the south, home of the Hawkeyes.

The state of Iowa and Cedar Rapids are consistently recognized by national publications as great places to live and work. Cedar Rapids continues to emphasize its quality of life. The city and surrounding area offer a wide variety of recreational activities, education, museums, arts, entertainment, and sports venues.

Cedar Rapids at a Glance

  • Cedar Rapids population in 2016: 131,118
  • Median resident age: 35.7
  • Estimated median household income in 2016: $57,135
  • Estimated median house/condominium value in 2016: $137,900

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CONTACT

Ready to take the next step?

To find out additional information about New Covenant, please visit https://ncbc.church to discover their core beliefs, vision and values and to learn about many other ministries of the church.

If, after prayerfully reviewing this information, you sense this role and church culture could be a good fit for you, please contact Ryan Latham via either of the options below.


​Ryan Latham // 405.570.7957 // rlatham@slingshotgroup.org