Kids Lead (Lincoln Central)

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Alive Church
Job Information Pack

Job Title: Kids Lead (Lincoln Central)
Department: Alive Kids
Location: Lincoln Central

Application Deadline: 24th April 2026
Interview Date:  Week beginning 27th April 2026
Contract Start Date:  From May 1st 2026

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Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in working with Alive Church.

This Job Information Pack contains everything you need to understand the role, our vision, and
what it’s like to be part of the Alive staff team. Alongside the Role Description, you’ll find
guidance on our application process and what we’re looking for as we appoint someone to this
role.

We encourage you to read the pack carefully and to use your application and personal
statement to share not only your experience and skills, but also how you feel you could
contribute to the life and mission of Alive Church.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards,

Kirsty Morgan
HR Team

Alive Church
Tel: 01522 542166
Email: hr@alivechurch.org.uk

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CONTENTS

About Alive Church
About the Role
Application Process
Guidance Notes for Applicants

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About Alive Church

ABOUT ALIVE CHURCH

We are a vibrant contemporary church currently based in 6 locations; Gainsborough, Grantham,
Lincoln Central, Lincoln North, Lincoln South and Scunthorpe. The mission of Alive is
‘Advancing God’s Kingdom for this region and beyond’. We do this in a number of ways but
primarily the church is built on this pattern:

1. We Pray First & Pray Always
Starting and sustaining everything with united, extraordinary prayer and fasting.

2. We Are Led by the Word, Empowered by the Spirit
Living in full surrender to Scripture and the Holy Spirit, allowing both to shape our lives,
decisions, and direction.

3. We Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
Becoming a Spirit-led, disciple-making movement that grows and multiplies across
Greater Lincolnshire and beyond.

4. We Develop and Send Leaders Everywhere
Equipping, empowering, and sending leaders into every sphere of society.

5. We Build a Healthy Church for All
Intentionally cultivating a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church for today and tomorrow.

6. We Live as Sent Ones to Bring Heaven to Earth
Empowering Kingdom Ambassadors to bring supernatural transformation to all of
society.

7. We Live Outrageously Generous & Sacrificial Lives
Stewarding God’s resources extravagantly for the transformation of our region and
beyond.

We are part of the Groundlevel Network of churches and therefore are actively involved in all of
the activities of Groundlevel, including the Awaken Event. In addition to this Alive Church is a
member of the Evangelical Alliance.

Alive Church Lincoln is a registered charity (No: 1140435) and a company limited by guarantee

having no share capital. (Registered Company No: 7494717)

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Our DNA

Vision

We see Alive as a strategic multi-site church made up of thousands, expressing itself in

numerous locations, seeing many people come to faith and equipping people who passionately

follow Jesus Christ. We see a planting church who actively raise leaders and send teams to

plant new locations.  A church readily working in partnership with other churches and ministries

for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. We see Alive having a heart for the re-evangelisation of

the UK, believing we have a significant contribution to make.

We see Alive as a knowing church. A multi-ethnic, multi-generational church who value all

people, ensuring everyone is given an opportunity to know Jesus. We see a body of people who

carry the heart and ethos of the church in all age ranges.  We see Alive as a church of character

and humility, where every person serves the mission of Christ, putting others before themselves.

We see a church who deeply value both gathering together for vibrant Sunday worship and

celebration and connecting together in small groups for friendship and discipleship.

We see Alive as a growing church. A bible-believing church, living out orthodox christian lifestyle

handed down to us in word and deed. A Jesus-centred community growing in their faith and

empowered to make a difference in the world. A positive Holy Spirit filled people demonstrating

the fruit and gifts of the spirit and the character of Christ. We see Alive as a welcoming church

where kindness and hospitality are the hallmark. A church who model the generous heart of

God in their own generosity. A church who carry a spirit of excellence. A praying church who

believe that nothing is impossible with God.

We see Alive as a going church. A church of influence, with involvement in all spheres of society

and a focused mission into the world. A church with a heart for the poor and the marginalised,

who are determined to bring transformation to people’s lives. A church led by a dream team of

committed staff and leaders. A team of men and women committed to God and to one another

to see our dreams become a reality. We see a church that leads the way in training leaders who

carry the DNA and culture of the house both within the church and into society, equipping all

people to serve God in every area of their lives.

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Values

1.  We are Word and Spirit Led
2.  We develop disciples of Jesus
3.  We love and serve all people
4.  We bring Kingdom Transformation
5.  We live abundantly

Mission

‘Advancing God’s Kingdom for this region and beyond’

Pattern

1. We Pray First & Pray Always
Starting and sustaining everything with united, extraordinary prayer and fasting.

2. We Are Led by the Word, Empowered by the Spirit
Living in full surrender to Scripture and the Holy Spirit, allowing both to shape our lives,
decisions, and direction.

3. We Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
Becoming a Spirit-led, disciple-making movement that grows and multiplies across
Greater Lincolnshire and beyond.

4. We Develop and Send Leaders Everywhere
Equipping, empowering, and sending leaders into every sphere of society.

5. We Build a Healthy Church for All
Intentionally cultivating a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church for today and tomorrow.

6. We Live as Sent Ones to Bring Heaven to Earth
Empowering Kingdom Ambassadors to bring supernatural transformation to all of
society.

7. We Live Outrageously Generous & Sacrificial Lives
Stewarding God’s resources extravagantly for the transformation of our region and
beyond.

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You can find further information about Alive through our website www.alivechurch.org.uk

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About the Role

Job Title
Kids Lead (Lincoln Central)

Salary
£16,590 Pro Rata (£27,650 PA)

Hours
22.5 (3 days per week)

Contract Length
Permanent

Probation Period
3 months

Line Management Structure
Line Managed by: Lincoln Central Location Pastor
Supervises: Lincoln Central Kids Team
Works closely with: Other Kids Leads from across the church, other staff and Location Forum
members in the location.

Role Description

Purpose

To lead the Alive Lincoln Central Kids team and ministry area as we play our part in
‘Advancing God's Kingdom for this region and beyond’. By implementing Alive's
DNA you ensure every team member and child is discipled and mobilised as a follower
of Jesus.

Context

Currently our Alive Kids Team is made up of 45 team members, representing many
different ages and backgrounds. This team ministers to over 100 children every week in
3 different age groups (0.2, 2-4, 4-11) and with SEN provision.

Your role is a Team Leader role. You are responsible for raising, equipping and
developing your team. The Team leads the ministry. You are a leader of leaders

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Core Responsibilities

1. Prayer & Spiritual Leadership

Pattern: We Pray First & Pray Always

●  Lead and model a culture of prayer within your team
●  Facilitate weekly prayer opportunities for team and children
●  Ensure prayer undergirds all Alive Kids activities and decisions
●  Mobilise intercession on behalf of your ministry area - ensuring every family is covered in

prayer

2. Word-Centered Curriculum

Pattern: We Are Led by the Word, Empowered by the Spirit

●  Develop and lead the team that…

○  Oversee. write, plan and deliver an age-appropriate biblical curriculum for

Sunday Services and other spaces (Life Groups, Parent/child etc.)

○  Ensure the curriculum is appropriate for an ethnically diverse church and children

with additional needs

●  Ensure all teaching aligns with orthodox Christian doctrine and Alive's DNA
●  Model Spirit-led ministry with expectation of God's supernatural power
●  Partner with other location Kids leads in a collaborative approach to curriculum writing

3. Disciple-Making Movement

Pattern: We Make Disciples Who Make Disciples

●  Model Life Group importance to your team by being in one
●  Oversee the discipleship strategy for children (0-11)
●  Develop a ‘family-discipleship’ model - working with your team to work with all families
●  Develop resources for discipleship at home

4. Leadership and Leader Development

Pattern: We develop and send leaders everywhere

●  Oversee the management of the team (rotas, communication, training)

○  Ensure that first-aid, health and safety, safeguarding standards and expectations

are upheld at all times)

●  Lead the ‘age-group Leads’

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●  Lead and develop the wider Kids team
●  Continue to build and develop an intercultural team
●  Facilitate regular connection, communication and training opportunities for the team

5. Building a Healthy Ministry

Pattern: We Build a Healthy Church for All

●  Champion multi-generational and multi-ethnic ministry
●  Ensure Kids ministry thrives in Lincoln Central
●  Foster a welcoming, generous culture and abundance mindset reflecting our values
●  Engage in One Church activities: A Day To Be Alive, Staff Prayer, Staff Days etc.)

Safeguarding:

●  Build relationship with Safe-guarding lead
●  Oversee DBS process of all team members (safe-recruiting)
●  Ensure that safeguarding policy, practices and reporting are adhered to at all times
●  Work alongside DSL and any statutory bodies as and when required

6. Missional & Community Transformation

Pattern: We Live as Sent Ones to Bring Heaven to Earth

●  Lead evangelistic initiatives and outreach events throughout the year

○  Light party, summer schemes, christmas events, easter events

●  Embed the language and understanding of ‘Kingdom Ambassadors’

○  Equipping team and children to live as ambassadors of Christ in school, home,

society

●  Build relationships with local primary schools, such as…

○  Collective worship, after-school club, iSingPop

●  Champion the Apostolic (sending) culture of Alive
●  Champion testimonies of transformation and Kingdom impact
●  Partner with Toddle-In (weekly Mother and Baby group) to build connection into the life of

the church.

7. Generosity & Stewardship

Pattern: We Live Outrageously Generous & Sacrificial Lives

●  Model and teach biblical generosity to team and Kids
●  Ensure financial sustainability of budget
●  Ensure Kids team nurtures each child from an abundant mindset

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Working Relationships

Reports to: Lincoln Central Location Pastor (line-manager)
Works with: Safeguarding Lead, Lincoln Central Youth Lead, Lincoln Central Life Pastor
(Connections)
Supervises: Location Kids Team
Meets regularly with: Location Staff Team, Location Forum (monthly), other Kids Leaders
across the church, Lincoln Central Kids Team

Expectations

●  Embody Alive's values personally and professionally
●  Participate in church-wide events (A Day To Be Alive, Training, Staff Prayer, Leadership

Vision Night)

●  Engage in personal spiritual formation
●  Complete annual training requirements and Equip pathways
●  Maintain confidentiality and handle pastoral situations with wisdom
●  Work flexibly including Sundays and evenings as required

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Application Process

Information about working for Alive

Probationary Period:

The first three months of your employment will be a
probationary period, during which time your performance and
conduct will be monitored.

Eligibility to Work:

You will be asked to provide formal documentation, in
accordance with Home Office guidelines, to show your
eligibility to work in the UK. Failure to comply with the request
or to provide satisfactory documentation may lead to your
employment being terminated.

Place of Work:

You are required to work at the following location:

You may be required to travel, and to serve ALIVE Church at
other locations.

Hours of Work:

Your normal hours of work are 22.5 a week.
However, there may be occasions when you will be required to
work at other times.

Your annual holiday entitlement is 25 days. Your public holiday
entitlement is 8 days. An additional 3.5 days of holiday will be
granted to cover the period we are closed between Christmas
and New Year. Therefore, your total holiday entitlement is 36.5
days a year.

For part time employees, these entitlements are adjusted
on a pro rata basis.

The holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

Holidays:

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Application process

Please apply in writing, by completing the application form and submitting a personal
statement.

Please send your application and personal statement to:

Human Resources
Alive Church
Newland
LN1 1XD

Or alternatively by email to hr@alivechurch.org.uk

Should you require any further information about Alive or the role please do not hesitate to
contact hr@alivechurch.org.uk

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Guidance notes

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

These notes aim to help you complete your job application form. Please read carefully before
you start completing the application form.

Completing your application
We will use the information you provide in your application to decide whether or not you meet
the essential requirements listed above. Please note that if you don’t give examples through
your application how you meet the criteria, your application will not be taken to the next stage.

The people shortlisting will use information from your application and personal statement to
determine whether you will be shortlisted for interviews for this role. You should show through
your application form and your personal statement how you meet the essential criteria of this
role.

Personal Statement
Your application form must be accompanied by a personal statement. When writing your
personal statement please ensure it is no more than 1000 words and contains the following:

Name of applicant
Role applying for
Knowledge and experience
The knowledge and work experience that you’ve had – everything that makes you believe you
are the right person for the job
Skills and abilities
How do your skills match what we’re looking for?

Interviews
If your application is shortlisted, you will be required to attend an interview.

References
We will need two good references.

●  Your current employer. If you are unemployed, this will be your most recent employer.

This will be someone senior to you who can assess your work for us, not a colleague or
friend at work.

●  A previous employer, or someone with a senior role who can vouch for you.

DBS check
This position will require us to carry out a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Data Protection
By law, we have to let you know that we keep the personal information about you that you put in
a job application. When you sign and send an application in, we take this to mean that you are
giving us permission to keep it, and to use it to get in touch with you, if we find a job we think
would suit you in the following six months. A copy of our privacy policy is attached.

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Your views
We’re happy to hear from you. We want to improve our recruitment, so please do let us know
what you think about the process.

Tips for the interview
If you are successful in being offered an interview then the following information may be of value
to you.

●  Be yourself - act naturally;
●  Try to relax and ask for water if you need it;
●  Don’t be afraid to take time to gather your thoughts and think of your best example to fit

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the question before speaking;
It’s OK to ask questions - remember it is a two-way conversation;
It’s also OK to ask the panel to repeat a question, or clarify your understanding for what
you are being asked;
If you are unsure about whether your example is what the panel was looking for, at the
end of your response check with the panel that you have answered their questions;
●  The panel will be busy taking notes during the interview and may not be able to maintain
eye contact with you throughout the interview. Don’t let that distract you or put you off.
It’s their job to get everything down so they have an accurate record of what you have
said in the interview - it does not mean you are giving bad examples.

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