Children, Youth & Families Training Facilitator, Isle of Wight

Church of England; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent religious organization in the Isle of Wight seeks a Children, Youth & Families Training Facilitator to deliver training and support for ministry to children and youth. The role involves enhancing church engagement with younger generations and collaborating closely with diocesan leaders. Ideal candidates have experience in training, church environments, and youth outreach programs. This position offers a salary of approximately £27,531 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training for Children, Youth and Families ministry.
• Understanding of church environments and youth outreach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training for CYF ministry.
• Resource and guide volunteers and leaders in ministry.
• Support National CofE 'Growing Faith' initiatives.

Skills

Training delivery

Church ministry experience

Collaboration with church leaders

Job description

Children, Youth & Families Training Facilitator, Isle of Wight

The Church of England
Portsmouth

£27,531 per year - estimated ?

NEW

The Diocese of Portsmouth has been awarded £5.3m by the Church of England's Strategic Mission and Ministry (SMMI) Board to support delivery of its £8.75m rejuvenate strategy (Rejuvenate).

Our diocesan-level vision and strategy provide a framework for the life and ministry ofishes, chaplaincies and deaneries of the diocese. It speaks of a diocese longing to be "a rejuvenating community of Jesus‑centred, Kingdom‑seeking disciples". As a diocese, we have been inspired by a vision of Christ's Body, the Church. A prayerful community which seeks God's Kingdom in and for the world. A community where older people are treasured as the Church of today (rather than yesterday) and younger people find their place and voice as the Church of today (rather than of tomorrow).

Over the past 2½ years, we have seen the extraordinary growth of Anna Chaplaincy within our diocese. By God's grace, we trust this vital ministry will go from strength to strength in the years ahead. Rejuvenate, and the investment that has now been awarded to support it, applies our collective focus and energy to the challenge of connecting with younger generations that they might discover Jesus Christ and the Kingdom for themselves.

As a diocese, we share the Church of England's bold aspiration to see the number of children and young disciples in our churches double and more. We long to see vibrant, growing ministry to children and young people within reach of every home across south‑east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We want to reverse the decline in attendance and to equip and encourage clergy and lay leaders in prayer and discipleship.

The Role-holder Will

• Deliver high‑quality training that equips and inspires those serving in Children, Youth and Families (CYF) ministry across the diocese.
• Deliver the Children's Ministry Essentials course and the Youthscape Essentials course and offer training tailored to the needs of the church, parish, deanery or school.
• Resource, guide and inform volunteers and leaders, ensuring access to suitable and effective materials that support discipleship among children, young people and families.
• Support the delivery of Diocesan initiatives (e.g., Flourish, Prayer Spaces in Schools, Godly Play, Open the Book, Intergenerational Projects, and the Annual Education Project) through relevant training and encouragement.
• Support the delivery of National CofE 'Growing Faith' initiatives such as 'Chatting Faith' which focus on developing the faith triangle between home, church and school.
• Respond proactively to requests for training and support from churches, parishes and schools.
• Work collaboratively with the Diocesan CYF Officer to contribute to the wider Church of England strategy of proclaiming the Gospel afresh to each generation, growing a church that is younger and more diverse and placing children, youth and families at the heart of mission.