Kids Pastor

Greyfriars & New Hope Church; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church in Reading is seeking a Kids Pastor to lead their work with children aged 0-11. The role involves coordinating Sunday gatherings and various activities to enhance community engagement. The ideal candidate will foster relationships with families and local schools and will engage in outreach initiatives as the church grows. This position offers a salary between £32,000 and £34,000 per annum depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all work with children aged 0-11 within the church context.
• Support and coordinate Sunday gatherings for approximately 60 children across 5 age-specific groups.
• Coordinate monthly all-age worship services and participate in outreach opportunities.
• Manage activities on Wednesdays, including Tots and Toast in the Greyfriars Centre and engagement in the Atrium coffee shop for families.
• Foster strong links with local primary school and Greyfriars Nursery; develop outreach and evangelism initiatives as part of parish growth.
• Engage with candidates informally during the application process as appropriate.

Job description

Overview

Description of Job

As Kids Pastor, you will lead all our work with children aged 0-11. On Sundays we welcome on average 60 children to church, who participate in 5 age-specific groups. Once a month and for special services, we enjoy times of lively and dynamic all-age worship. On Wednesdays we host ‘Tots and Toast’ in the Greyfriars Centre, plus our Atrium coffee shop (an intentionally child-friendly space) welcomes many parents and toddlers from our community week to week. We have strong existing links with our local primary school and our neighbour, Greyfriars Nursery.

The successful candidate will be joining Greyfriars at an exciting time, as the demography of our parish changes rapidly and we consider new opportunities for outreach and evangelism. We pray that God leads and guides you as you discern if this is the right post for your life and ministry. We welcome candidates reaching out to have an informal conversation about the role, so please do be in touch if you are considering an application.

Employer: Greyfriars Church Parochial Church Council (PCC)

Salary: £32-34k per annum, depending on experience

Role Reports to: Vicar

For more information and to apply, please refer to the original listing.

Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

Greyfriars has a vision to see Reading transformed by the love and power of Jesus. As part of our vision, we focus on equipping our congregations, serving our community and resourcing the wider church in Reading and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead all work with children aged 0-11 within the church context.
• Support and coordinate Sunday gatherings for approximately 60 children across 5 age-specific groups.
• Coordinate monthly all-age worship services and participate in outreach opportunities.
• Manage activities on Wednesdays, including Tots and Toast in the Greyfriars Centre and engagement in the Atrium coffee shop for families.
• Foster strong links with local primary school and Greyfriars Nursery; develop outreach and evangelism initiatives as part of parish growth.
• Engage with candidates informally during the application process as appropriate.

Qualifications

Not specified in the listing.