Children and Families Minister

We are seeking a gifted Children and Families Minister (part-time) who will lead, envision and develop our Children and Families Ministry at Holy Trinity. We are convinced that God is continuing to call us to make ministry and evangelism amongst children and families a central priority in our church life, and we are determined to support and release our next Children and Families Minister to enable growth and transformation amongst this part of our church family.

A fuller outline, with expectations for the role and purpose of the post, can be found via the link below. As we have prayed and reflected on this role, and as we look with faith to the next five years, the following priorities have emerged:

• Deepening faith: where children meet with Jesus, discover what it means to follow him today, and grow in passion and confidence to share their faith with their friends.
• Numerical growth: such that our Children and Families Ministry becomes more vibrant and energised. 
• Building our team: creating an energised and passionate team culture.
• Investment in parents: for Christian parents to be supported, equipped and encouraged as the primary disciplers of their children.
• Church family: where our children are more integrated into church life – including developing all-age worship (which has not been prioritised in recent years).
• A safe space: for children to be free to ask difficult questions and grapple with their doubts in a safe environment.

Our new Children and Families Minister will lead, oversee and develop our ministry (on Sundays and midweek) with children (from babies up to and including Year 6) and their families. Particular emphasis of the post includes:

• the recruitment, training, encouragement and motivation of a team of volunteer leaders;
• direct involvement in the planning and delivery of sessions;
• the ability to work collaboratively to develop the overall strategy for our children and families ministry, so that children encounter Christ and grow in relationship with him.

REQUIREMENTS

●      A satisfactory DBS check.

●      You must have the right to work in the UK.

●      An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st January at 5.00pm

Interviews are scheduled for Saturday 1st February in Huddersfield.

If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please contact our Vicar, Mike Wilkins (email: mike@holytrinityhuddersfield.com; phone: 01484 513213).