Next Generation Ministry Leader (Ignite)
Posted 2 weeks ago by The Church of England
£32,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chorley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Next Generation Ministry Leader (Ignite) at St James' Church in Chorley is responsible for discipling and equipping individuals aged 0-21 to follow Jesus, with a focus on supporting teenagers in their faith. This role is part of the Blackburn Diocese Ignite Project, which offers training and mentoring in children's and youth ministry. The church emphasizes a Gospel-centered approach and aims to foster a joyful community. The position involves engaging with a diverse congregation and contributing to the church's vision of transformation through faith.
Key Responsibilities:
- Disciple and support individuals aged 0-21 in their faith journey.
- Equip teenagers to grow as joyful, missional disciples.
- Engage with the church community and contribute to its vision.
- Participate in the Blackburn Diocese Ignite Project for training and mentoring.
Key Skills:
- Experience in children's and youth ministry.
- Strong understanding of evangelical Christian faith.
- Ability to engage and support teenagers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): £32,000 yearly
City: Chorley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Employer: St James', Chorley
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,000- £32,000 per annum (depending upon experience)
Location: St James' Church, Canterbury St, Chorley, PR6 0NA
Introduction
St James’ Church Is a Gospel-centered Evangelical Church Serving East Chorley. We Are a Joyful And Growing Community Of All Ages And Backgrounds. On Sundays We Welcome Around 100 Adults And 35 Children Across Two Services 8:45am – Traditional (BCP) 10:30am – Contemporary (primary service for this role) Many in our congregation are exploring Christian faith. Our church vision is See Jesus, Join the Family, Change Lives: See Jesus – Growing together in love for Christ and his word Join the Family – Sharing life as the body of Christ Change Lives – Trusting the Holy Spirit to transform us and our community Our theological vision for ministry puts prayer, the Bible and work with individuals at the heart of evangelism and discipleship. The PCC have passed a resolution for ordained ministers to be male (a complementarian view of gender roles). This role is part of the Blackburn Diocese Ignite Project, which exists to promote and strengthen ministry among under-18s. The Ignite Project includes access to fully funded training, mentoring, and recognised qualifications in children’s and youth ministry.
Vision for the role
To disciple, support, and equip the next generation (ages 0–21) to follow Jesus for a lifetime, with a particular focus on helping teenagers stand firm in their faith and grow as joyful, missional disciples who serve the church and the world. To view the full job description including the responsibilities, person specification and how to apply, please visit the website: General vacancies | The Diocese of Blackburn