Childrens Pastor | Youth Pastor

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus Christ and is passionate about making disciples among young people to join our energetic Families team. This full time role offers a competitive package with housing provided. There are two jobs:

CHILDREN'S PASTOR:

To be responsible, in partnership with parents, for the discipleship and development of children from age 3-11 both within the church and in the wider community 

Coordinating effective transitions into and out of age groups

Developing and mentoring of young leaders

Recruiting, empowering and supporting teams of volunteers who will lead and staff activities so that they are effective and able to teach, build relationships

Supporting whole-life worship of volunteers and growth in personal discipleship – including praying for and with them.

Outreach to children outside of church, independent of families

Collaborating with the Sunday worship team and welcoming team so that children and young people experience church and are not removed from it 

Collaborating with the clergy, and leadership/strategic group to implement Emmanuel’s vision, meeting regularly to pray, and review progress. 

Acting as Deputy Safeguarding Officer - including supporting the Vicar to ensure a safe culture in children’s and youth work, and to deal with safeguarding concerns as they arise, and that the Diocese safeguarding policy is fully adhered to, that all leaders and helpers are DBS approved.

Ensuring and improving equality, diversity and inclusion

Taking regular time away from ministry each week and while on annual leave. 

Regular reporting to the PCC, and once a year to the members at the APCM  

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YOUTH PASTOR:

To be responsible, in partnership with parents for the discipleship and development of young people from age 11-18 both within the church and in the wider community 

Coordinating effective transitions into and out of age groups

Developing and mentoring of young leaders 

Recruiting, empowering and supporting teams of volunteers who will lead and staff activities so that they are effective and able to teach, build relationships 

Supporting whole-life worship of volunteers and growth in personal discipleship – including praying for and with them.

Outreach to young people outside of church, independent of families  

Collaborating with the Sunday worship team and welcoming team so that young people experience church and are not removed from it 

Collaborating with the clergy, and leadership/strategic group to implement Emmanuel’s vision, meeting regularly to pray, and review progress. 

Acting as Deputy Safeguarding Officer - including supporting the Vicar to ensure a safe culture in children’s and youth work, and to deal with safeguarding concerns as they arise, and that the Diocese safeguarding policy is fully adhered to, that all leaders and helpers are DBS approved.

Ensuring and improving equality, diversity and inclusion

Taking regular time away from ministry each week and while on annual leave. 

Regular reporting to the PCC, and once a year to the members at the APCM  

Further information on both roles with full job descriptions and application form can be found on our website.

*Note: Deadline for applications is Sept 30th. We are recruiting for either a Children’s Pastor or a Youth Pastor. We are inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for one or both potential roles and will recruit one who best meets the criteria.*