FAMILY PASTOR
THE BRIDGE CHURCH - RENO, NV
The opportunity
There’s something special happening at this growing church in the heart of Spanish Springs, Nevada. While the church currently averages around 40–50 people, the vision is much bigger than the current size—and they are intentionally investing in the next generation as one of the most important areas of ministry in the church.
This is not a role where you inherit a heavily programmed ministry with endless systems to maintain. This is an opportunity for a builder. A creative. Someone who loves the idea of dreaming, experimenting, and helping shape something from the ground up.
The person stepping into this role will oversee ministries from birth through high school and will have significant freedom to help create the culture, strategy, and direction of Next Gen ministry moving forward. If you’ve ever wanted the chance to build ministry environments that truly reflect your passions, ideas, and calling, this role offers an unusual amount of trust, autonomy, and room to innovate.
At the same time, you won’t be building alone. The leadership team is deeply supportive, collaborative, and excited to champion the person who steps into this role. You’ll be surrounded by people who value your voice, believe in Next Gen ministry, and want to help set you up to succeed.
This is intentionally designed as a part-time, bi-vocational opportunity—and the church sees that as a strength, not a compromise. In today’s world, many of the most creative and impactful leaders are building flexible, multi-passion careers that allow them to stay connected both to ministry and the real lives of the people they serve. Whether you’re a teacher, entrepreneur, creative, coach, student, remote worker, or someone pursuing multiple passions, this role offers the flexibility to build meaningful ministry while maintaining balance and sustainability in other areas of life and work.
For the right person, this is more than a part-time church job. It’s a rare opportunity to step into a growing community, help shape the future of a church, and make a lasting impact on kids, students, and families in one of the fastest-growing areas outside of Reno.
The right candidate is someone who
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developer of people
You are passionate about discipleship. You don’t just lead. You raise up leaders, helping kids, students, and volunteers discover their gifts and step into them.
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dynamic teacher
You are a compelling communicator who brings Scripture to life—engaging a room, holding attention, and leading students toward real transformation.
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OUTREACH FOCUSED
You see the opportunity to reach students in the surrounding community and are excited about ministry outside of the walls just as much as inside the walls.
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highly RELATIONAL
You connect quickly and deeply with kids and students, partner with parents, and shepherd volunteers all while building a culture people want to be part of.
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bi-vocational
You are energized by purpose and flexibility. You thrive in a bi-vocational lifestyle, seeing ministry and marketplace work not as competing callings, but as opportunities to stay connected to both the church and the community you’re called to reach.
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organized
You bring clarity where there is complexity — creating systems, rhythms, and follow-through that help ministry run smoothly and effectively.
about the church
Located in one of the fastest-growing communities outside of Reno, The Bridge Church Spanish Springs is a small but growing church with a big heart for people and community. Originally launched as a campus of The Bridge Church Reno, the church was planted with a desire to create a meaningful local presence in Spanish Springs—a rapidly expanding area filled with young families and new opportunities for ministry.
The church is deeply relational, community-focused, and passionate about helping people explore who God is in a safe and welcoming environment. They value practical Biblical teaching, authentic relationships, and being actively involved in the lives of the people around them—not just on Sundays, but throughout the week.
Even as a smaller church, The Bridge is intentionally investing in the future and believes strongly in the importance of kids and student ministry. With a supportive leadership team, a growing community, and a genuine excitement about what God is building, this is a church where the right leader can make a significant impact while growing alongside the church itself.
POSITION PROFILE
Team: Family Ministry
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Responsible For: Birth–12th Grade
Hours: 15–30 hrs/week
Compensation: $15,000/year
Type: Bi-Vocational
Education & Experience
2–5 years experience in Kids or Student Ministry
Ongoing commitment to learning Next Gen ministry best practices
Bachelor’s degree in ministry or related field preferred, or comparable ministry leadership experience
Working knowledge of social media platforms to effectively engage students and families
A student of the next generation—committed to understanding the challenges they face in order to disciple them effectively
Skills & Competencies
Proven organizational and project management skills
Ability to plan, execute, and sustain engaging ministry environments
Dynamic personality capable of rallying volunteers around a shared vision
The heart of a pastor—ready to minister to parents, kids, students, and volunteers during both joyful and challenging moments
Strong communication skills or a willingness to grow in this area
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Kids & Students
Build engaging environments and programs that help Birth–12th graders know Jesus
Prepare weekly messages that are theologically sound, relevant, and identity-shaping
Stay engaged with kids and students both inside and outside the church
Help create meaningful opportunities for growth and outreach
Volunteer Leaders
Recruit, retain, and develop volunteers to build a healthy discipleship culture
Equip leaders with curriculum, onboarding, training, and ongoing support
Shepherd and care for volunteers spiritually and relationally
Parents
Build safe, trustworthy ministry environments for families
Develop parent partnership strategies through events, resources, and communication
Leverage milestone moments to help families disciple kids at home
What’s it like to live in
Reno, nv
Tucked just outside of Reno, Spanish Springs offers something that’s becoming harder and harder to find—a growing community with small-town warmth, incredible access to the outdoors, and a pace of life that is deeply family-friendly.
For someone in ministry, it’s an especially exciting place to plant roots. The area is rapidly growing with young families, new neighborhoods, and people looking for meaningful community and connection. There is tremendous opportunity to build relationships, invest in families, and make a lasting impact in a community that is still growing and developing.
Spanish Springs gives you the best of both worlds. You’re close enough to Reno to enjoy great coffee shops, restaurants, events, and an airport, while still living in a quieter area known for its wide-open spaces, mountain views, and strong sense of community.
If you love the outdoors, Northern Nevada is hard to beat. Within a short drive, you can hike, mountain bike, ski, snowboard, paddleboard, camp, or spend the day at Lake Tahoe—one of the most beautiful places in the country. Families in the area love the access to nature, the slower pace, and the opportunity to raise kids in a community-oriented environment.
And perhaps most importantly, Spanish Springs is a place filled with opportunity. This isn’t stepping into an over-saturated ministry environment where everything has already been built. This is a chance to grow alongside a community, help shape the future of a church, and build meaningful ministry in a place where families are actively looking for hope, connection, and purpose.
Ready to ride the wave?
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