Tri-County Church (encompassing Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area) is a small group of mature and faithful disciples who love God and serve his people. We are seeking spiritually mature men and women who are passionate about helping college students and young professionals become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether serving part-time or full-time, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and make an eternal impact in the Jackson area.

Jackson, Mississippi is a growing, family-oriented metropolitan area with a strong presence in healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, and logistics. The region is home to numerous colleges and universities, including Belhaven University, Mississippi Christian University, Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Millsaps College, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and several community colleges. These institutions provide exceptional opportunities to reach students and young professionals with the gospel.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to build a thriving young adults ministry that can engage campus students at these institutions and young professionals involved in the high-demand industries that Jackson provides.

Are you ready to grow your faith, your character, and your leadership for God? Join us!

Who we’re seeking

We are looking for faithful, passionate, and committed individuals who are eager to serve God and our community. Our preferred candidates reflect the qualifications below:

Required qualifications:

  • A baptized disciple of Jesus Christ with an active faith and a strong commitment to His mission of making disciples
  • Passion to learn and teach God’s word to campus students and young adults, and to apply it with deep conviction
  • Strong commitment to professional and spiritual growth, including a willingness to take Bible and ministry classes and to be trained, and a demonstrated desire to serve with love, humility, and diligence
  • Ability to promote connections across generations and “lifestyle groups” (e.g. marrieds, singles, families) to develop a dynamic small church community
  • Willingness to engage in ministry networking opportunities offered throughout the Southeast region
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

  • Prior leadership experience
  • Experience in campus, youth, or young adult ministry
  • Social media or communications experience
  • Event planning experience

No prior ministry experience is required, though evidence of involvement in your local church’s outreach and previous leadership opportunities is a plus. We are seeking ordinary individuals following the example of Jesus who want to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to lead an extraordinary life that impacts others for eternity.

What we expect

We are looking for full-time or part-time ministry staff who will lead, expand, and support the young adults ministry in our region.

Expected responsibilities include:

  • Reporting directly to the lead evangelist and working closely with the women’s ministry leader and the core leadership team
  • Attending staff meetings and core leadership team meetings as designated
  • Participating regularly in worship services, ministry meetings, and key church events as directed by church leadership
  • Preaching God’s word as requested during worship services or other church functions
  • Conducting weekly evangelism on nearby campuses and in the community to engage campus students and young professionals and make disciples
  • Planning, communicating, and executing events for the young adults ministry
  • Setting up and leading Bible discussions and Bible studies on college campuses and in the community
  • Helping develop and manage Tri-County Church’s digital outreach and social media presence to connect with students, young professionals, and the broader community and elevate God’s work through our church
  • Organizing and leading discipling times within the young adults ministry
  • Engaging Tri-County Church members to support the young adults ministry as it grows
  • Participating in regional campus and young professional leaders meetings or retreats as designated

What we provide

Tri-County Church will arrange:

  • Weekly spiritual mentorship and supportive discipling
  • Regular ministry training
  • Connections with campus and young professional ministries in nearby sister churches
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level of commitment (full-time or part-time)
  • Two weeks paid vacation and flexibility around national holidays as long as ministry duties are covered
  • Reimbursement for specified ministry expenses (e.g. travel expenses outside the local region)
  • Healthcare insurance assistance (if needed)
  • Integration into a warm and loving family of disciples faithful in serving Christ

The preferred start date is January 2027, but we can consider flexibility for the right candidates.

Learn more about the Tri-County Church here: https://www.tri-countychurch.org/

Tri-County Church is a religious organization and makes employment decisions in accord with its sincerely held religious beliefs and applicable law. All employment is “at will” and may be terminated by the church or the employee at any time as allowed by applicable law. This job posting does not create an employment contract or a guarantee of continued employment.

Next steps

Interested in applying? Start a conversation with Sidney Dockery, our lead evangelist. Please call, text, or email him (at 601-812-9473 or [email protected]) to discuss next steps.