BELL SHOALS CHURCH
NEXT GEN PASTOR
ABOUT THE CHURCH
Bell Shoals Church is a multi-campus church serving the Tampa Bay area, focused on helping people find purpose, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. The church exists as a movement centered on worship, biblical teaching, and discipleship, offering ministries for all ages, from children and students to adults, to foster connection and spiritual growth. Through small groups, weekly gatherings, and community involvement, Bell Shoals creates opportunities for individuals and families to engage meaningfully in their faith.
Next Gen Pastor
Position
Bell Shoals Church
Church
Brandon, FL
Location
4000 in-person | 1200 online
Attendance
Website
Executive Pastor
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ABOUT THE LOCATION
Brandon, Florida, is a major suburban community located east of Tampa, Florida, known for its commercial development, residential neighborhoods, and role as a key retail and business hub in Hillsborough County. Originally established as a rural settlement in the 19th century, Brandon has grown into a densely populated area with a wide range of shopping centers, office spaces, and healthcare facilities. Its proximity to major roadways like Interstate 75 and State Road 60 makes it a strategic location for commuters and businesses alike. With a mix of established communities, ongoing development, and access to urban amenities, Brandon serves as an important economic and residential center within the greater Tampa Bay region.
Tampa, Florida, is a major west coast city and the economic and cultural hub of the Tampa Bay region. Originally a 19th-century military outpost and port, it has grown into a diverse urban center with strong finance, healthcare, tourism, and shipping industries. Its large port supports regional commerce, while a mix of historic areas, modern development, and expanding suburbs reflects ongoing growth and revitalization.
B R A N D O N, F L
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Next Generation Pastor provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for all ministries serving preschool through college-aged individuals across multiple campuses, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission while developing cohesive programming, staff, and volunteer systems. This role also includes pastoral care, team collaboration, and a strong personal commitment to spiritual priorities, church unity, and investing in both families and those exploring faith.
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Lead, direct, and guide the Next Generation Ministry across all campuses, including the Next Generation staff team.
Develop and implement a Next Generation Ministry Strategy which includes:
Groups and Midweek programming,
Scope and Sequence,
Volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and resourcing,
Impact families and support parents,
Enhance and strengthen the new believer process, including steps for spiritual growth, and
Ensure all strategies align with the Bell Shoals mission and vision.
Continually work toward cohesion and alignment between campuses and all of the Next Generation Ministries.
Develop alignment and synergy for all campus events (i.e., MVMT WKND, camps, VBS, promotion weekend).
Ensure any campus-specific events or initiatives align with the Bell Shoals mission, vision, and brand parameters.
Lead the College Age Ministry.
Give oversight to the Special Needs Ministry.
Be a team player who works well with fellow global staff members to support their initiatives as they support the Next Generation team.
Be a staff member who commits to excellence, heart to serve, spirit of humility, conviction to lead, focus on team, culture of fun, and passion for people.
Pastoral ministry – weddings, funerals, hospital visits as needed.
Specific duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor and/or Executive Pastor.
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Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, and your children third, grandchildren fourth, and your ministry fifth.
Be loyal to the vision and staff and always protect the unity of Bell Shoals Church.
Invest in and invite the lost to know Jesus and to get plugged into Bell Shoals Church.
Give sacrificially to the ministry of Bell Shoals Church.
Bachelor's degree required; Master of Divinity preferred.
FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT
Demonstrates servant leadership, humility, excellence, and a fun-loving and collaborative spirit.
Lives with biblically grounded priorities and models personal integrity, generosity, and evangelistic passion.
Protects unity and shows loyalty to the vision, leadership, and staff of Bell Shoals.
CHARACTER
CALLING
Senses a clear calling to Next Generation ministry.
Senses a clear calling to lead and shepherd within a multisite church model.
Carries a strong burden for evangelism, discipleship, and helping individuals and families take next steps in faith.
Bachelor's degree required; Master of Divinity preferred.
Brings proven children's, youth, and college-age ministry experience in pastoral, administrative, and discipleship leadership.
Brings experience leading in a multisite church model.
CREDENTIALS
Adept at providing Next Gen strategic leadership, resulting in cohesion across all campuses.
Recruits, develops, and leads staff, volunteers, and key ministry leaders effectively.
Experience in leading college-age ministry.
A high-energy person who develops and executes collaborative ministry strategy, weekend/mid-week services, discipleship pathways, and community engagement with excellence.
Have excellent communication skills.
COMPETENCIES
Thrives in a team culture marked by hard work, deep trust, laughter, and life-giving relationships.
Values collaboration, unity, and shared leadership across campuses.
Stays current on cultural, social, and spiritual trends impacting the congregation of Bell Shoals.
Shows strong biblical and theological alignment with Bell Shoals Beliefs and "The Hills We Die On."