Ignite Youth Leader

The Church of England; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local parish organization in Chorley is seeking an Ignite Youth Leader to oversee and develop the youth and children’s ministry. You will take a collaborative leadership role in developing church initiatives, lead a parish youth group, and work closely with clergy and school staff. The ideal candidate should have a passion for youth engagement and a commitment to faith development. This position offers a salary of £26,000-£30,000 per annum and is a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop youth and children’s ministry in the parish.
• Collaborate on developing new church expressions.
• Lead and develop the weekly parish youth group.

Job description

Role: Ignite Youth Leader

Employer: PCC of St George and All Saints', Chorley

Contract type: permanent

Salary: £26,000-£30,000 per annum

Introduction

The Parish of St George and All Saints’ is a diverse parish in the market town of Chorley. Our two churches recently merged and became one parish. Both churches in the new combined parish are trying, with some success, to reach young people and involve them in our church life.

Both churches in the parish have church schools, with whom they have an excellent relationship. Clergy go into both schools to lead weekly worship assemblies, half-term schools Eucharists and both schools regularly come to the churches. In addition to these two schools we also have a good relationship with several local state schools, who come to us for seasonal worship.

The parish has also recently established a youth group which serves both congregations but meets mostly at All Saints’ church. This group tends to attract around a dozen young people most weeks, and has seen success in taking children away on residential or day trips. Through this youth group we have seen several young people begin to come to church and to grow in their faith.

Purpose of the role

To oversee and develop youth and children’s ministry in the parish of St George and All Saints and to raise up new youth leaders in our parish.

Main aims

1. To take a collaborative leadership role in developing and overseeing the Sunday afternoon “Closer” congregation at All Saints’ church.
2. To develop and lead a new fresh expression of church at St George’s church.
3. To lead and develop the weekly parish youth group, providing training to volunteers and discipleship for young people, to grow our youth group in number and discipleship.
4. To work collaboratively with clergy and school staff in developing schools work in both church schools and state schools.
5. To assist and develop seasonal work – such as youth residential trips, Christmas and Easter services and socials, holiday clubs and more.

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