· Are you passionate about igniting the faith of children?
· Can you help disciple our families in a busy season of their lives?
· Do you have a genuine love for Jesus and a desire to lead by example?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Children and Families' Pastor at Highfield Church.
We are a thriving evangelical and charismatic Anglican Church passionate about both the Word and the Spirit. Our aim is to encounter God, grow together, and seek His kingdom. In terms of Highfield Kids, we believe that means helping our children to meet Jesus, know Jesus and serve and share Jesus. As the Children and Families' Pastor, you will play a vital role in exciting our children and families about following Jesus.
Here's what the role entails:
Encountering God - Create environments where children can meet Jesus and experience His presence. Facilitate opportunities for families to encounter God together.
Growing Together - Foster a sense of community and belonging among children and families. Provide resources and support to help families grow in their faith together.
Seeking the Kingdom - Empower children to serve and share Jesus with others. Pioneer opportunities to grow relationships with children and families throughout the week through our contacts with the School, Tiddlywinks and Open House.
Leading our Highfield Kids ministry on Sunday, you will develop engaging programs and activities to help children meet Jesus, know Jesus, and serve and share Jesus, collaborating with volunteers and parents to create a vibrant and welcoming Highfield Kids community. Our Kids’ ministry is large, with 40+ under-11s regularly present (70 in total engaged). You will be supported by a church community that values the missing generations and is committed to their growth.
If you have a heart for children, a passion for Jesus, and a desire to see families transformed by His love, we invite you to join our team. Together, let's inspire the next generation to become devoted disciples of Jesus and active participants in His kingdom.
For you to be right for the role we have, we need you to:
· Have experience of ministering to children
· Be willing to personally engage in our church discipleship process of encountering God, growing together and seeking the kingdom, in turn modelling it to others
· Passionate for children to meet Jesus, encounter the Holy Spirit in their worship and prayer time and support them in their discipleship
· A heart for young families and supporting parents
· Be warm and approachable
· Be an encourager and motivator - particularly of children, parents and volunteers
· Be able to organise and administer a complex area of responsibility
· A sense of humour and fun
For us to be right for you, your personal Christian faith should be consistent with those of Highfield Church – we want you to be happy and settled within our large, friendly staff team and church community.
We’re offering a salary equivalent to FTE in the range of £24,000 to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience) as well as a 9% contributory pension scheme, great holiday allowance and relevant training and development opportunities. This role is 40 hours per week, on a flexible working pattern - it will include varied daytime, evening and Sunday hours, with at least one clear day-off every week. We are also open to applications from those who would be interested in working part-time, possibly as part of a job share. Please ensure you indicate your preference/availability within the additional information section of the application form or in your cover letter.
For more details on this opportunity, including the Person Specification and Job Description, please visit our website https://highfield.church/jobs – an application form can be downloaded on the website or you can send your CV along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to executivepastor@highfield.church
If you have any questions, please contact Highfield Church Office on 023 8055 8234.
This role is only open to individuals with the current right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 27th June 2023
Interviews will be around 9th- 10th July 2023
Highfield Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, and where appropriate includes a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check. Click here to read our safeguarding policy.