Position Summary

This role is responsible for articulating a clear, compelling, multi-year strategic plan and direction that prepares the way for children, youth, young families, and future generations to encounter God and grow in faith within the Grove community. 

Key Responsibilities

• Own, develop, maintain and refine a multi-year strategic plan that strengthens youth and family programs, leadership development among youth, and local church youth affiliations that references: “How will Asbury Grove intentionally prepare children, youth, young families, and future generations to encounter God in the years ahead?” 

• Design, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate discipleship, engagement and recreational initiatives that help youth experience God’s presence, form lasting faith, and develop a sense of belonging in the Grove

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with local churches and explore ways to collaborate in shared ministry opportunities

• At least annually, assess the needs of children, youth, and young families, and Grove demographics to anticipate future opportunities and challenges 

• Partner closely with the AG Board and related AG committees so as to align strategic plans and long-term resourcing

• Lead a team —set direction, providing alignment of a multi-year strategic plan 

• Establish meaningful metrics that track engagement, spiritual growth, leadership development, and long-term fruitfulness among children, youth, and families over multi-year periods

Skills Required 

• A strong relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear sense of calling to invest in the spiritual lives of children, youth, and young families. 

• Proven ability to think and plan, develop and implement multi-year strategic plan for next-generation ministry 

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, mentoring and ability to identify future leaders. 

• Experience in camp, retreat, or multi-generational Christian community settings. 

• Background in youth leadership development or church partnership strategies. 

Personal Characteristics

• Warm, approachable, and genuinely people-oriented

• Humble, collaborative, and servant-hearted

• Positive and resilient with the ability to encourage others

• Visionary yet practical — able to balance big ideas with realistic execution