Discipleship Leader, Children & Families

Help shape the next generation of disciples

Maybe you’re happy where you are right now but what if God is calling you to join our team? At Ivy Church, our vision is to help people find their way back to God. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and Spirit-filled leader to champion discipleship among children and families, helping them to know God, grow in faith, and go into everyday life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

As our Discipleship Leader for Children and Families, you will provide strategic and pastoral leadership across our ministry to children aged 0–10 and their families.

• Develop and oversee a vibrant discipleship pathway for children and families.
• Equip and encourage parents and carers to nurture faith at home.
• Lead and develop Sunday children's ministry environments where children encounter God through Scripture, prayer, worship, community and the work of the Holy Spirit.
• Build, train and pastor volunteer teams, including developing young leaders.
• Create and oversee family-focused outreach and mission initiatives that help more children and families discover Jesus.
• Work collaboratively with church staff and ministry leaders to ensure seamless discipleship from childhood into youth ministry.
• Champion safeguarding, inclusion and excellent ministry practice throughout the department.

• Has a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Is passionate about discipling children and equipping families.
• Has experience leading children's, family, youth or church ministries.
• Is able to inspire, recruit, develop and pastor teams.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Is confident teaching and ministering in Spirit-led environments.
• Shares Ivy Church's vision, values and commitment to helping people Know, Grow and Go.
• Has a heart for mission and helping children and families find their way back to God.

You'll become part of a passionate staff team committed to seeing lives transformed by Jesus. This role offers the opportunity to shape ministry strategically, invest in the next generation and help build a culture of discipleship that impacts families across our church and wider community.

As this role involves Christian leadership, discipleship, teaching and spiritual oversight within the church, there is a genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a practising Christian with a professed, demonstrated and active Christian faith.

The successful candidate will also be expected to assent to Ivy Church's Statement of Faith and embody Ivy's DNA and values.

Ivy Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, permanent post attracting an annual salary of £31,360 plus employer pension contributions at 9% of gross salary.