We are seeking a gospel-hearted person to join our ministry team. The position is available when the successful candidate becomes available.
Church Hill seeks to fill the City with Christ’s Gospel’ from our two centres : St Philip’s (York Street in the City) and Holy Trinity (the Garrison Church in Miller’s Point).
Our prayer is to find someone who will bring passion and energy to the children’s and youth ministries of Church Hill by nurturing a team of volunteers.
We hope, under God, see children and young people follow Jesus, as well as fostering a culture of deeper discipleship and training amongst all who are involved in the ministry.
ROLE SUMMARY
To assist Church Hill in achieving its mission of working towards filling the city with Christ’s teaching by coordinating and leading a Gospel-focused children’s and youth ministries.
The P / T Childrens and Youth Minister (3 days) would work closely with, and report directly to the Executive Minister (Emma Collett).
LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY
This role represents an important leadership position at Church Hill and will report to the Executive Minister (Emma Collett).
RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan, coordinate, execute and manage weekly Kids’ Church and Youth program on Sundays 10 : 30am : 5 age groups (Creche, Toddler-Preschool;
K-2, 3-6; High School)
To create Creche / Toddler group at the 4pm Service
To develop the teaching curriculum
To ensure all children’s ministry programs and leaders comply with safe ministry requirements
To recruit, train, mentor and mobilise all children’s and youth ministry leaders (includes management of roster for all children’s and youth ministry programs)
To plan and coordinate In-house children’s and youth ministry leader’s training
To create, develop and implement a Junior Leadership Program
To liaise with parents / guardians regarding all children’s and youth ministry matters
To plan programmes / pack / activities whilst children stay in the service during the NSW School holidays and involving the children in these services
To plan, coordinate and execute Christmas Eve Kids’ Carols Service
To plan, coordinate and execute Rivendell (annual whole-church weekend away) Kids and Youth Programme
To co-ordinate and teach one SRE class at Fort Street Primary (weekly)
To look for new opportunities to reach the city with the Gospel.
The role would require working on some set days as follows :
All day Sunday 10 : 30am Church Hill Kids and Youth; 4pm Church Hill Kids
Tuesday morning Staff Meeting
Wednesday morning - SRE (Special Religious Education at Fort Street Public School)
An evening or afternoon Youth Group
EXPECTATIONS OF THE CANDIDATE
A sense of call and a passion for working with children and youth and team members
Experience in Children’s Ministry
A current and verified Working with Children Check and up to date Safe Ministry Training
To complete a police check
Theological qualifications or presently enrolled in a course of study is preferable
A healthy EQ
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE
A demonstrated ability to build teams
A proven ability to implement a strategic plan
Strong communication skills
An ability to work autonomously
An ability to relate strongly to both children and adults.
TIME COMMITMENT
This is a part-time position, three days per week.
The position is available for an immediate start.
In recognition of the candidate’s role in the ministry of the church, Church Hill will remunerate the position in line with the Anglican Church of Sydney’s guidelines for stipend and allowances of an Assistant Minister.
Please send your application, CV and the contact details of two referees to jobs churchhillanglican.com
Applications for this position will be kept open until a suitable candidate is found.
