ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 2,400

Meet Heritage Church

Heritage Church in Baxter, MN, is a thriving Assemblies of God congregation in a remarkable season of growth, recently surpassing 2,500 in attendance. Driven by the mission “Loving one more to Jesus & encouraging each other to grow” and a simple strategy to Connect, Grow, Launch, Heritage is shaped by its MORE values—Maturing Faith, Obedient Hearts, Real Joy, and Everyone Matters.

The church is passionate about intentional, multi-generational discipleship and is known for vibrant contemporary worship and strong ministries like Evergreen Youth and Evergreen Kids. The staff culture is fast-paced, collaborative, joyful, and marked by authentic, accessible leadership. Heritage is looking for driven, revival-minded leaders with a heart for evangelism who can thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment in the beautiful, family-friendly Brainerd Lakes Area.

About the Kids Pastor

The Kids Pastor plays a vital role in helping kids take their next steps toward Christ by equipping leaders to serve with confidence and purpose. This role engages Area Coordinators and volunteers by connecting them to meaningful roles within Kids, guiding them through the onboarding process, and walking alongside them in their leadership journey. This role will also ensure systems and administrative functions are operating smoothly.  

They encourage leaders through ongoing support, care, and resources that foster a healthy, thriving team culture. This role educates leaders by providing training opportunities, sharing helpful tools and promoting spiritual growth. 

Ultimately, this role empowers every leader to discover their God-given S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences), grow in their leadership, and boldly take their next step toward Christ.

The Kids Pastor's responsibilities include:

Area Coordinators

Provides leadership and oversight for the Area Coordinator Team. Responsible for onboarding and equipping new team members, as well as facilitating their ongoing training and development. Offers consistent weekly guidance and support, with a special emphasis on encouraging personal spiritual growth. 

Volunteers

Participates in the onboarding and placement process for all new volunteers. Assists in overseeing a team responsible for initial volunteer training and develops an annual training strategy to ensure continued growth and effectiveness. Partners with Area Coordinators to provide resources and support for ongoing volunteer development. 

Care

Cues the appropriate team members to ensure kids and volunteers feel seen in the highs and lows of life. 

Milestones

Recognizes key spiritual milestones for each phase of a child’s journey, including dedication, salvation, and baptism, and provides next steps out of those events. Actively tracks progress and encourages both kids and families as they move forward in their faith. 

Everything Else

Ministry is dynamic, and as needs arise, so does the opportunity to step in. Every member of the Kids team is expected to remain flexible and ready to assist wherever needed across all Next Gen areas, working together to help the ministry thrive.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Kids Pastor:

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic planner: Sees the big picture and breaks it down into actionable steps.
• Detailed: Identifies details and logistics necessary for mission success.
• Activator: Able to execute ideas into action.
• Discipler: Cares for the spiritual, emotional and familial health of the team.
• Developer: Able to recruit and see the potential in staff and volunteers. 
• Positive Catalyst: Generates momentum via contagious optimism, highlighting possibilities and equipping the team to face obstacles with confidence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience:  3-5 years of pastoral experience, preferably within a large-church context (500+ attendees), with a proven track record of developing systems, leading volunteer teams, and effective team leadership.
• Education & Credentialing: Bachelor's degree preferred (Must be willing and able to obtain Credentialing with Assemblies of God, is expected).
• Theological Alignment: Must wholeheartedly agree with believer’s baptism and firmly uphold a traditional view of marriage and human sexuality. Alignment with Arminian theology.
• Required Skills: Systems, team builder, strategic thinker, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What it's like to live in Baxter, MN

Living in Baxter, MN, offers the natural beauty of the Brainerd Lakes Area, making it a popular destination for both residents and tourists who enjoy year-round outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, biking, and boating. The community, which is generally quieter and more conservative, benefits from a lower overall cost of living than the state average. Supported by a diverse economy centered on retail, healthcare, and tourism, the Brainerd Lakes area provides good schools in an open enrollment state and a healthy job market, but prospective residents must be prepared for the area's hallmark: cold, snowy Minnesota winters.