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Kids Pastor – GS St Lukes Jobs in Birmingham, England, UK at The Church Of England Birmingham
Responsible to: Location Pastor (GS St Luke’s)
Key Objectives:
The Kids Pastor (GS St Luke’s) will have pastoral oversight of children (0-11) who attend Gas Street St Luke’s. They will be responsible for delivering the weekly programme of kids work at Gas Street St Luke’s in collaboration with the Head of Kids & Families as well as recruiting, envisioning, and raising up a team of capable, passionate, and committed volunteers.
They will implement the vision of Gas Street Kids with a remit for growth and future development as well as building on the existing platform of Kids and Families work outside of Sundays; nurturing families on their faith journey by creating, implementing and developing new missional opportunities.
Key areas of responsibility:
Pastoral care of kids (0-11’s) at Gas Street St Luke’s
Recruit, train, equip and lead a team of volunteers; empowering them to use their own strengths and gifts.
Coordinate and work with other staff members to engage the local community and families in activities and events (e.g. holiday clubs, pop-up events, outreach work)
Facilitate and lead the Sunday programme at GS St Luke’s, working with other team members where appropriate
Facilitate and lead the special events, working with other team members where appropriate, including Worship for Everyone, Easter and Christmas gatherings
Organise rotas and team for Kids groups on Sundays & other activities
Lead termly team nights
Communicate with parents and families to build relationships and deepen connection
Contribute to planning and preparation of curriculum and resources
As a key member of the team you will attend regular meetings (including prayer meetings) with ministry, staff, departments and volunteer teams
Contribute to Worship for Everyone gatherings
Foster relationships with local schools to include leading assemblies, special events, services and supporting the delivery of lessons
Work with the Head of Kids and Families to develop new ministry opportunities, with a particular focus on Parenting for Faith.
Other general support to the Gas Street Kids Team as needed
Person Specification:
A heart and passion for the worship of Jesus Christ
Exceptional leadership and management skills
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Experience of Children’s work, preferably in a Church setting
Passionate to see children and young people grow spiritually in the love and worship of Jesus Christ and in their love for one another and their community
Ability to engage and inspire children and young people, build trust and gain respect
Proactive and self-motivated
Be flexible and innovative, able to adapt to changing circumstances and to develop new ways of working
Ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities
An open heart and a ‘can do’ attitude
Good time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workload
A willingness to work with Gas Street’s values
Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian
This role will require an enhanced DBS check
Working requirements:
Part-time, 2.5 days a week (18.75 hours)
12.5 days annual leave
Statutory bank holidays
Three additional days at Christmas during office closure
Three retreat days across the year
Attend Gas Street Church
Evening and weekend flexibility as required
Applications close: Wednesday 5th March 2025
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Title: Kids Pastor – GS St Lukes
Company: The Church Of England Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, England, UK
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development), Education / Teaching (Youth Development)
