Children’s & Families Minister (with optional Outreach component

Summary:

St Laurence Anglican Church is recruiting a Children’s & Families Minister to help shape faith formation, worship, and welcome for children (pre‑school to Grade
8) and their families. For the right candidate, this core role can be combined with a Children & Families Outreach component to create a position of up to 20 hours per week.

• Provide vision and hands‑on leadership for faith formation, worship, and pastoral care with children and their families.
• Develop Messy Church gatherings, children’s formation, and a culture of welcome for families.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to integrate children into the wider worshipping life of the parish.

• Build relationships with families in the Tri‑Cities who are not yet connected to church life.
• Listen to the community, research local needs, and build partnerships with family‑focused organisations.
• Pilot low‑barrier initiatives that create accessible points of contact between families and the parish.

• Candidates may apply for:
• The Children’s & Families Minister role only (10 hours/week).
• The combined Children’s & Families Minister + Outreach role (up to 20 hours/week).
• Or, where appropriate, only the Outreach component, in conversation with the parish.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including 2

SLGBTQI+ people, Indigenous peoples, racialised people, and people with disabilities.