Rising Generation Pastor

We’re looking for someone to build missionally on the existing foundations of our youth project which has been running for around 8 years. You will be an important part of an innovative youth project, with opportunities for vibrant missional outreach, making use of our excellent facilities including a fully equipped youth centre (details are available in the accompanying booklet). Building on our excellent relationships with local primary and secondary schools you will have the opportunity to engage with hundreds of children and young people each week.

As a Greenhouse Hub for the Church of England’s Greenhouse programme, St Peter’s uses The Missional Journey to develop new missional communities across the church and within the local area.

Responsible to:
The Rector

Responsible for:
Youth Outreach and Discipleship in all areas of church life

Duties will vary from week to week, but essentially responsibilities will include the following:

• Oversee all areas of ministry to the rising generation (0-18 year olds) within the church and local community, including holding the overall vision of vibrant missional outreach, making innovative use of our excellent facilities.
• Manage and support our youth team including Pais Apprentices, Ministry Exchange Scheme students and volunteers.
• Engage with local secondary and primary schools through assemblies, Youth Alpha sessions and pastoral visits, building on strong existing relationships.
• Oversee the rising generation budget and engage with the fundraising team to seek funding opportunities to enable an excellent youth provision.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested by the Rector.

• Find and initiate innovative ways of engaging with children, young people and their families both within the local community and those already engaged with church.
• Work with the Rector, PCC and rising generation team in growing the St Peter’s vision and strategy for reaching children and young people in our local community and helping them grow as followers of Jesus.
• Plan and run a range of different activities and projects for children and young people in the St Peter’s Community and Youth Hub.
• Use Church suite to maintain accurate records of children and young people who participate in youth activities.
• Work with our Activate and Scripture Union Sports Minister to integrate sports and activities into the rising generation programme. Also work alongside our mission partners which include PAIS, Guildford Diocese Ministry Exchange Scheme and Scripture Union.

• Building on our excellent relationships with local schools, visit local primary and secondary schools regularly and lead acts of worship within them, liaising with the Rector and the schools directly.
• Lead lunchtime and/or after school activities in schools, including expanding the use of our bespoke Youth Alpha materials.
• Assist in providing chaplaincy as requested within the local schools and seek opportunities to grow mission.
• Work collaboratively with the Children’s and Youth Team, including Pais Apprentices and Guildford Diocese Ministry Exchange Scheme team members when applicable. Safeguarding.
• Oversee the Children’s and Youth Ministry in a way that follows National Safeguarding Guidelines.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, as they arise, following the safeguarding protocol.
• Build and maintain consistent appropriate relationships with children and young people in person (Employed staff or volunteer team members must not engage in exclusive or romantic relationships with young people under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults).

• Actively seek to build positive relationships within the staff team and with the local community.
• Attend meetings involving prayer and worship.
• Be committed to SPWM’s Mission, Values and Beliefs and to be actively working and living in accordance with our Christian beliefs.
• Maintain your own spiritual development, discover your gifts/callings and grow in discipleship.
• Live out Christian values as you represent SPWM externally.

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