Children and Youth Pastor

Vacancy at Riverside Vineyard Church

Children and Youth Pastor

Salary £ TBC

Feltham

Details

| Riverside Vineyard Church, primarily based at the Feltham SiteOffice - Riverside Vineyard Church, Air Park Way, Feltham, TW13 7LX

| To lead the Church’s ministry to Children and Youth as part of our growing, missional, multi-site church community.

• To plan for the overall growth and development of Young Vineyard and Youth across sites and to provide a structure and environment in which the teams, children and young people may come to know and love Jesus, to develop their relationship with Him through fun, worship and relevant Biblical training, and to make Him known.
• To oversee the smooth and efficient running of Young Vineyard (ages 0 to 11 years), and to take responsibility for the support, care and development of team volunteers and children within this ministry area.
• To create environments where Youth can encounter Jesus and are helped to become passionate followers of Christ, living out their faith and sharing it with others.
• Work closely with Site Youth overseers to build teams of leaders & volunteers who create community for young people, loving & supporting the young people in their care.
• To oversee youth activities across Riverside Vineyard Church, on Sundays & throughout the week, and including Dreaming The Impossible Summer Festival.
• To help children transition into youth ministry, and youth into young adult / adult environments
• To oversee and work with teams and volunteers regarding ‘special services’ (including services for the family (e.g. Mother’s/Father’s Day), Christmas, Easter, etc.).
• To oversee ‘outreach’ children’s work, including ministries like Busy Bees (parents & toddlers) & Messy Church, and events such as holiday clubs, light parties, etc.
• To play a full role as a member of the Riverside Vineyard pastoral staff team, working together to pursue our vision, and to create & guard our values & culture.

• To demonstrate a clear, personal commitment to the Christian faith*
• To demonstrate commitment to the Church by attending Sunday services, participation in a Small Group, serving on a team, regular financial giving, and having a love and support for the leadership of the Church
• Able to embody our Church’s vision and culture, complying with our operating policies/procedures
• As part of our growing, missional church community, to contribute to the effective running and development of Riverside Vineyard Church
• Undertake any training or personal development as required (e.g. First Aid, Safeguarding etc)
• To actively participate in staff gatherings including, prayer, planning & social get togethers
• To assist in the pastoral oversight of RVC.
• To assist in planning for church expansion.
• To train, mobilise, nurture and reproduce ministry and service through people.
• To lead and teach when called upon.
• To evangelise and gather.
• To work to specific written goals in all of your ministry areas.
• To maintain confidentiality concerning financial contributions, pastoral care, counselling, staff and any other information about members or those associated with RVC, received directly or indirectly.

Benefits

- Work Pension
- EAP - Employee Assistance Programme