Student & YA Ministry Student Role

Student & YA Ministry Student Role

Purpose of Role: We are looking for someone to help us work with students and
young adults (henceforth called young adults) at St Saviours, supporting them in their
walk with Christ and navigating life as a young adult in an ever-changing world.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian who is able to handle the
constantly changing demands of this role. They will need to have confidence in
managing multiple aspects of the role at the same time, eCective decision-making
skills, and the discretion appropriate to pastoral ministry. We would seek to help them
grow into a skilled communicator across a variety of contexts, who is able to motivate
volunteers in their ministry work.

Length of Role: 11 months: July 2026 to June 2027.

Key responsibilities

To build and enhance the current strategy for our work with young adults.

•  Build on and develop our Tuesday Night Gatherings alongside Michael
Hillier (from July 2026). This will include being part of planning, leading,
and organising volunteers to deliver teaching and social programs.

•  To help organise and facilitate outreach opportunities for Young Adults
within the local community (e.g. Besom Days, Harvest, Social Action).

•  Help plan and lead the annual weekend away and retreat day.

•  Meet with individuals 1-2-1 to help them explore and mature in their

Christian faith.

•  Support the administration requirements of the ministry (e.g. risk

assessments, event planning etc.).

•  Develop opportunities for young adults within the church to meet,

socialize, and grow in fellowship.

•  Help facilitate intergenerational relationships in the church through

organising termly “Family Lunches.”

•  Motivate and empower young adults in mission and evangelism amongst

their peers.

Team Leadership

•  Alongside Michael, develop, support and manage a team of volunteers to
work with you in the ministry and build relationships with newcomers.

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•  Help Michael identify, recruit, and train new young leaders within the

group.

•  Support and nurture volunteer teams.

Teaching and Resources

•  Lead the production and distribution of publicity material about student

activities to existing and potential members using social media.

•  Alongside Michael Hillier (Curate), identify and develop resources to help
equip young adults with their walk with Jesus/learn more about Jesus.

Wider Church

•  Help facilitate intergenerational engagements for students and the wider

church family.

•  Attend church regularly to foster good relationships with and amongst the

young adults of the church.

•  Support Michael with the welcome and integration admin for young

adults.

•  Encourage Young Adults to take up serving opportunities within the
church and the community as a means of service to the Lord and
integrating into church life.

Key relationships:

•  You will play an active role within the staC team and therefore have key
relationships with them. This will include working closely with the
operations team for day-to-day practicalities.

•  You will play an active role in getting to know key partners on Campus and
across the churches in Guildford, developing our relationship with them.

•  You will be line managed by the St Saviour’s Curate.

•  We would encourage you to meet with a spiritual director or mentor and

can help you source one.

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