Christ Church St Andrews is a welcoming and growing church based in the heart of Herne Bay.
In recent years, we have been encouraged to see significant growth in the number of children, young people, and families connecting with church life through our Sunday services, children’s and youth ministries, and schools ministry. We believe God is creating exciting opportunities to deepen and expand this work now and, in the years, ahead.
As a seaside town, Herne Bay presents both unique opportunities and challenges for ministry, with a diverse and changing community shaped by tourism, local families, and varying social needs. We are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus in ways that are relevant, welcoming, and grounded in the truth of Scripture and the life of Jesus Christ.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Youth and Children’s Minister who can build upon the strong foundations already in place and help further establish, grow, and develop ministry among children, young people, and families. We currently have five years funding for this post. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about discipleship, outreach, and helping young people flourish in faith and belonging within the life of the church.
Essential
The gifts and experience we are looking for
- A developed and active Christian faith, in sympathy with the evangelical ethos of Christ Church St Andrews.
- A clear commitment to discipleship, outreach, and helping children and young people grow in faith and belonging.
- Experience of working with children and/or young people in a church or ministry context.
- The ability to teach the Bible clearly, faithfully, and engagingly in age-appropriate ways.
- The ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families, and volunteers.
- Experience of encouraging, supporting, and equipping volunteers for ministry.
- The ability to work well as part of a team, while also taking initiative and leading areas of ministry responsibly.
- Experience of developing or growing children’s and youth ministry.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to comply with all safeguarding training and requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of outreach among children, young people, and families not yet connected with church.
- Experience of schools ministry.
- Experience of running evangelistic courses or nurture opportunities for young people.
- Relevant theological training or ministry qualification.
- Experience of working within a similar evangelical church context.
