NJCC Church Jobs

At NJCC we have a growing youth department and we are looking to recruit an energetic and inspiring Youth Pastor, who will oversee the Youth Ministry at NJCC, one that is honest, passionate and encouraging young people to grow in a lively, committed and radical faith in Jesus Christ.

Outline of General Responsibilities:

To be a full member of the Staff Team and so to attend Staff meetings and prayer times.

To have primary responsibility for the leadership of the Youth ministry at NJCC.

Outline of Specific Responsibilities: Youth Ministries

To take overall leadership and responsibility for the scriptural direction and programme of the different youth groups covering the 11-18 age range

To be committed to growing young people as passionate disciples of Jesus

To provide a full range of activities on Sundays and throughout the week (e.g. cell groups, Sunday morning & evening groups, involvement in evening service, youth mentoring, socials with sports as an outreach tool.

To oversee a programme, appropriate for the different age ranges, to gather youth and build community and friendships.

To equip our young people to share their faith naturally & providing avenues for young people to discover their gifts (e.g. worship, leadership, admin, outreach, mission) and to look for opportunities to impact and grow them.

To build relationships with families of young people, working in partnership with parents/carers as defined by the existing law of United Kingdom.

To encourage young people to be actively involved in the wider life of NJCC

As part of Pastoral team to plan, lead, speak in services as appropriate,

Develop  contacts with the local community, keep abreast of wider local, national and global developments in Youth and Young adult ministries.

Outline of skills required: Essential qualities/skills

A vibrant personal Christian faith

A love of young people and a passion to make disciples

A good communicator, both in writing and orally, having confidence to speak in front of large and small groups

A person that can be used to reach out to young people in our area and tenacity to transform vision into action

A team player, with the ability to encourage and work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff

Someone who is skilful at creating programmes and has the ability to plan ahead

Work-base in NJCC Church Office, offer Administrative support & Provision of training and course materials

A minimum National Diploma qualification in a relevant field of study is required and successful candidates would go through a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check

Working Hours and Pay

Working hours – Full time (37.5 hrs/wk) : Salary :£18,525 , entitled to Bank Holidays & 4 wks holiday per year

Applications

If you are interested in applying please submit a CV and covering letter including names and contact details of two referees to the info@njcc.co.uk.

End Date: Ongoing untill position is filled.