Children’s and Youth Ministry Pioneer, Holy Rood, Edwalton

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).  Weekend working will be necessary (particularly Sundays), but hours can be worked out flexibly / £23-25k depending on skills and experience/ 3 year fixed term contract with possibility of extension

Holy Rood, Edwalton is at a significant point on its journey with many interesting opportunities emerging as part of its life and ministry:

There has been a big increase in the number of people living in the Parish.  With some 1500 new homes, our population has doubled to over 6000.

After three years in the role, and making a significant impact in the community, our current Children & Families Pioneer is leaving to take up a post in south-west England.  Hence we want to appoint a new full-time Children’s & Youth Ministry Pioneer, to build upon these missional foundations.

Organisational capabilities have recently been strengthened with extended hours for office staff.  And all trustee roles are now filled.

Significant funds are available to deploy staff and redevelop the church’s Hall, which will enable missional opportunities to be realised.

The local Anglican Diocese is supportive of the way we are heading, with a clear vision of how Holy Rood can play its part in growing disciples who are motivated by compassion, whose lives and faith are rooted in Jesus, and who act with courage in sharing Jesus with others wholeheartedly.

These factors mean that we feel the time is right to step out and appoint a new full-time Children’s & Youth Ministry Pioneer.

We are looking for someone who will – prayerfully – grow disciples through:

Pioneering new initiatives

Encouraging children and young people to explore faith

Developing discipleship pathways

Resourcing and inspiring parents to nurture faith in their own children

Developing leaders

Job description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Childrens-and-Youth-Ministry-Pioneer-job-description.pdf

Application form: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Childrens-and-Youth-Ministry-Pioneer-application-form.docx

Closing date for applications: 19 July 2024 / Interview date: 25 July 2024

To apply please send a completed application form to: office@edwaltonchurch.org

For an informal conversation, please contact: Rev. Ade Perham, 07825 092598 / ade@edwaltonchurch.org

We strive to be an equal opportunity employer. DBS clearance is required for this post.