About The Role
We are looking for a Discipleship Minister for Youth & Children to lead and develop our ministry for children and young people aged 0–18. Working closely with the 9:30 Congregation Leader, you will help shape the vision, set priorities and turn our strategy into an engaging and effective ministry.
You will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight, developing a joined-up discipleship pathway that helps children and young people grow in their relationship with Jesus as they journey from birth to adulthood.
The All Souls Church family is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
As the Discipleship Minister for Youth & Children, you will lead the development and implementation of youth and children’s ministry within the vision and strategy set by the 9:30 Congregation Leader, working closely with them to develop and agree priorities and direction. You will have a day-to-day oversight of the ministry, ensuring a joined-up discipleship pathway for children and young people from birth to 18.
You also will help children and young people grow as disciples of Jesus through engaging Bible teaching, age-appropriate discipleship and personal conversations, including one-to-one support where appropriate.
You will line-manage the Children’s Worker and Youth Worker, oversee the wider team of Children and Youth volunteer leaders. You will help them set priorities and work strategically in line with the agreed vision and strategy for youth and children’s ministry. Midweek 0-18 ministries include a pre-school group called Jellybeans and an evening Youth event, with scope for more to be included.
You will be expected to make All Souls your regular place of worship. Therefore, as a member of the Ministry Team and the 9:30 Congregation Team, you will play a full part in the life of the staff team and the wider church, contributing to All Souls’ vision of being ‘All for Jesus’.
Essential
– A committed conservative evangelical Christian who wholeheartedly embraces the aims, values and ministry ethos of All Souls, with a high view of Scripture; able to affirm All Souls’ Code of Ethics.
– Proven experience of leading and managing volunteer teams, including setting vision and culture, coaching and holding others to account. Experience of line-managing paid staff is highly desirable.
– A track record of engaging effectively with children and/or young people of various ages, and building strong relationships with their families.
– Strong theological grounding, with the ability to teach biblical truth clearly to both children/young people and adults (e.g. parents, leaders) and proven experience of doing so.
– Excellent organisational, administrative and resource-management skills, including budget management.
– A confident, credible up-front communicator, comfortable representing the ministry within the wider church and community.
– A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding best practice.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong IT proficiency.
– Recognised theological training or qualification, or equivalent experience
Desirable
– Experience overseeing both children’s and youth ministry.
– Understanding of child and adolescent faith development.
– Experience of leading ministry within a large, diverse or highly transient congregation.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.