Children Pastor

CCC Mountain of New Glory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CCC Mountain of New Glory in Manchester is looking for a dedicated individual to oversee the children’s department. The role includes leading worship, teaching Godly values, and creating a safe environment for children. Candidates must be born-again Christians with excellent communication skills.

Experience in leading youth groups and engaging creatively with children is essential. The position aims to nurture faith in young members through activities and lessons that reflect Christian teachings.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again Christian, believing in core Christian doctrines.
• Open to the divine guidance and voice of God.
• Excellent communication skills to engage children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the children department.
• Create a child-friendly environment focused on health and safety.
• Teach Godly values and morals to children.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership in church services

Engagement with children

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level 6 qualification

Qualification equivalent of level 4 and minimum IELTS band score of 5.5

Job description

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or qualification equivalent of level 6
• A qualification equivalent of level 4 and a minimum IELTS band score of 5.5

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the children department
• Create child‑friendly environment that considers Health and Safety requirements
• Teach the children Godly values and morals
• Prepare and deliver child‑friendly sermons including creative and educative spiritual materials for children
• Engage the children in creative arts and crafts
• Organise and provide suitable snacks and meals for the Children
• Lead the children church in praise, worship and prayers
• Deputise for the Senior Pastor
• Perform pastoral care duties and conduct some services in accordance with our constitution

Requirements for the role

• Must be a born‑again Christian, believe in Jesus Christ as the only begotten son of God, the Holy Spirit and the Holy Bible as the word of God
• Open to the move and voice of God
• An active, Pentecostal Christian
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults (parents, team members, church leadership etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with children and young people and proficiency in English Language
• Ability to use modern and innovative ways to communicate
• Ability to lead or participate in church services

Experience

• Regularly leading under 18s clubs in a church or Christian organisation
• Actively leading under 18s discipleship in a church context, (e.g. Sunday School)
• Experience of team leading
• Experience of organising holiday clubs
• Ability to work proactively and with minimal or no supervision
• Experience of teaching children the bible and leading congregational worship in an ethnically diverse congregation is desirable.