Rising Generations Lead

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

The vision of the Rising Generation department is to find innovative and imaginative ways to engage children, youth and families in the life of the church.

Since launching two years ago, our current Rising Generations Lead has kick started ministry to 0–18s which has seen the church go from fewer than 10 under 16s on a Sunday to now well over 120 every week.

We’ve launched Kids and Youth on Sundays, Midweek Youth, run Youth Alpha, started Tots, and had to launch another to meet demand. All this along with some huge special events – like the 440 we had to our Light Party in 2023, or the thousands who came through our doors at Christmas and Easter. And each month we’re adding to the number of local schools we’re working in. We couldn’t have hoped for more.

Due to changes in family circumstances, the lead role is becoming vacant for someone to step in and take us from this solid foundation to the next level.

We are ministering in a variety of contexts and the Rising Generations Lead will help continue to develop and grow the ministry and facilitate the current groups and events, ultimately aimed at bringing the rising generation of children and youth into a living relationship with Jesus fuelled by the Holy Spirit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with passion the Rising Generations ministry with a focus on opportunities that see numerical growth

• Explore creative and innovative ways to reach this current generation with the good news of Jesus

• Manage our current emerging ministries so that they continue to thrive and grow

• Inspire and motivate our congregations to be volunteers on the Rising Generations team

• Train and support the volunteer teams so that they thrive in their roles and give the best to all the young people

• Work with Service Pastors and the Rector to open up new ministries in the variety of contexts across our five locations in Basingstoke

• Line manage Rising Generations Pastors

• Work with headteachers and others to continue to build relationships with local schools and colleges

• Manage the Rising Generations budget

• Ensure appropriate safeguarding practice is followed and maintained

• Ensure effective administration and record keeping is maintained in all aspects of the work

SKILLS PROFILE

Essential

• Vibrant Christian who is passionate to make disciples of Jesus

• Passionate about reaching and equipping the next generation to explore faith and encounter Jesus.

• Experience in working with children and/or youth

• Experience of ministry in the Spirit with children and young people

• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Experience of managing a budget

• Self-motivated

• Understanding of the DBS and child protection process

Highly Desirable

• Sense of humour and fun

• Flexible attitude

• A visionary who has a proven ability to inspire and galvanise others

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

• Experience of managing a team and volunteers

Normally Expected to Have

• Good IT skills, including Office, Church Suite and social media apps

• High level of confidentiality

WORK EXPECTATIONS

• 37.5 hours a week to include Sundays

• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

• 6 month probationary period

• The role is Sunday–Thursday, the role holder will need to be available to work key dates such as weekends away and key church events.

• The role holder must be available to work at a selection of key events which could include Christmas services, Easter services, Annual Parochial Church meetings and Focus when required

• Attend Tuesday morning staff meeting

• It is expected that staff members will be active members of the Basingstoke Church including Sunday services