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ASSOCIATE YOUTH PASTOR

Springforth international Church Ministry, Bagshot Surrey are seeking an

ASSOCIATE PASTOR with special interest in Youth and Outreach

Is God calling you to join our dynamic and supportive team leading a diverse church, equipping people to grow as disciples, serve the community and share their faith with others? Are you a passionate follower of Jesus who loves people and can lead them in His ways? Are you seeking a rewarding and varied role in which you can be developed and grow in your gifting? Then we’d love you to join us to develop our ministry especially working among young people and reaching out to those who don’t yet know Jesus

Hours: Full time

Stipend £12.00 per hour

Closing date 08/02/25

apply by sending your CV to

office@springfprthchurch.org

www.springfothchurch.org

Please note: In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, Due to the need to personally model the church’s ethos and values, lead worship services, pray with others and serve in pastoral situations, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed evangelical Christian.

It is required for the post holder to hold the relevant police / DBS check (enhanced with barred list (paid))

Summary of the role

We are seeking a warm relational pastor who reflects God’s love for all people; an excellent communicator who can lead, preach, teach and get alongside people; a servant of Christ who feels called to share in the work of leading this diverse church, with a particular focus on developing our ministry to young people and reaching those who don’t yet know Jesus.

Role Description

Sharing in leadership of the church

• Reporting to the Lead Pastor, serve as an integral part of the staff team (currently Lead Pastor, Children and Young Families Worker, Administration Manager and Administration Assistant), together with the elders and deacons, and implement the vision, mission and strategy of the church.

• Through example setting, teaching and getting alongside people pastorally, encourage the church to grow as a diverse, spirit filled, committed, confident and focused Christian community.

• Pray regularly for the church family and to seek God’s presence to permeate everything we do.

• Plan, lead, or preach at some Sunday services.

• Embrace change and work flexibly in response to the church’s needs.

• Actively participate in the deacons’ meeting as a fellow trustee, and in elders’ and staff meetings.

• Help the church to implement our policies and procedures

• Depending on background and experience of the candidate, undertake further training to grow in pastoral ministry.

Pastoral Care and Discipleship

• Take a share in the pastoral care of the church family, meeting with people to encourage, build them up in their faith and pray for them.

• Seek to encourage whole life discipleship and engagement of the congregation in the wider community, whether in High Wycombe, in the workplace or through social activities.

• Share in conducting dedications, baptisms, marriages, funerals (training provided depending on prior experience)

Youth

• Grow and develop the church’s ministry to young people, leading the team of volunteer youth leaders, in accordance with the church’s mission for children and young people: With God’s help through prayer, to build an engaging, fun and caring environment so that children, young people, leaders and families equip each other to grow in faith as they:

o Hear about Jesus

o Learn through the Bible

o Know Jesus personally

o Tell others about Jesus

• Model to the volunteer youth team how to teach young people from the Bible in relevant and engaging ways, equipping and inspiring them to live for Jesus and share their faith with others

• Get alongside young people to support and encourage them to grow in faith

• Identify the gifts, interests and talents of young people and encourage them to be released for Christian service (e.g. youth band, helping to teach at Discoverers kids club, holiday clubs, leading youth services)

• Organise and lead young people’s weekends and days away, prayer events, participate in camps / festivals, and organise youth activities at church Away Days, Weekends and other special events.

Outreach

• Work with the outreach team and outreach to develop, organise and lead seasonal initiatives to reach people outside of the church

• Develop initiatives to inspire, train, encourage and equip church members to reach out to their friends and contacts, helping them to take the next steps towards Jesus

Person Specification

Character – Essential

• To be an evangelical Christian, committed to living under the authority of God’s word as revealed in the Bible

• Speaking of other languages will be and added advantage as we have children from Swahili speaking nations and sing Swahili songs in church too.

• To live an authentic lifestyle of obedience to Christ.

• To be active in befriending unbelievers and seeking to share the gospel personally and hungry to see God’s Kingdom grow.

• To be rooted in a life of prayer, Bible reading, worship, service and devotion to God, and willing to submit to the authority of scripture.

• To be filled with the Holy Spirit and be a person of prayer devoted to serving Christ in His Church.

• To support Springforth international Church Ministry ’s Vision, Mission and Values Statement.

• To have the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the diverse fellowship and community.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications – Essential

• To have experience of preaching, leading services and working with young people

• To have training or experience in a church ministry setting

• To have theological training to degree or diploma level or equivalent

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications – Desirable

• To have experience of leading evangelistic projects

• To hold a full, clean driving licence

Skills – Essential

• To communicate, teach and apply the Bible into the lives of adults and young people both within and beyond the church in a lively and engaging way.

• To demonstrate leadership skills, having the ability to lead, encourage and enthuse team members.

• To be computer literate and familiar with the use of social media.

• To be able to manage both work and personal time and work

Vacancies

Location: Bagshot , Surrey
Hours: 37 hours per week – Flexible including weekends & Bank Holidays
Salary: £12.00 per hour

RELIGIOUS WORKER CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR

Springforth Church is a vibrant church which is experiencing a growth in families and youth. We are looking to recruit an experienced Skilled worker – church Music Director to join our expanding team here at Springforth International Ministry church . The applicant must have at least 5 years’ experience of having worked in a similar role. The applicant should have relevant experience working within a Pentecostal Christian organization or setting.

General Responsibilities:
· To work within the music department of SIMC in liaison with the praise & worship minister
· Assist with managing equipment, instruments and music for SIMC including copyrights and library
· To attend staff meetings, worship meetings, and special worship planning sessions throughout the year
· Provide musical accompaniment for weekly rehearsals and Sunday services as needed.
· Develop and maintain cooperation with the pastor, staff, and worship committee in designing worship and music choices.
· To train and mentor young adults and young children in music especially playing instrument proficient in.
· Seek to expand our music ministry in creative ways
· Support the development of new musical groups, as appropriate.
· Serve as a resource to church staff and committee leaders, as necessary.
· To engage in outreach with other workers and ministers as required from time to time with a view to reaching our community with the message of hope.

Minimum qualifications:
· The candidate must be a Christian with Pentecostal background.
· Demonstrate a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry.
· Seek to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability and service to his Kingdom.
· Must have 5 years’ experience and skills working as a church Music Director .
· Must be committed to Christ and, have a passion for the Music Ministry of SIMC
· Understands music from a variety of genres and generations, with particular emphasis on traditional and contemporary music
· An understanding of and commitment to the church’s mission statement and core values.
· Must be self -motivated, takes initiative, has creative skills.
· Ability to work well with others, and be a team player.
· Ability & available to teach and mentor young people to play music instrument(s) proficient in.
· Ability to relate to and work with children and adults.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to read & write Kiswahili is also desirable

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
There is a probation period of six months.
A full enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.
Duration of employment: 4-year fixed term contract

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your CV to: office@springforthchurch.org
Or deliver to our Church offices 94 London Road Bagshot GU19 5BT
Please attach a cv

CLOSING DATE: 05/06/2023
Interviews – specific date to be notified.
To request any further information please email:
steve@springforthchurch.org