Kurrajong and North Richmond Anglican Church is looking for a Kids + Youth Minister.
Position Intent:
The Kids and Youth Minister will oversee KNAC’s kids and youth ministry. Current weekly programs are Crèche (average=6), K-Y5 Kids Church (average=10) and Y6-8 Teens@Church (average=9) on Sunday morning, Y9-12 SHAPE (average=3) on Sunday afternoon, Y7-12 Illuminate (average=11) on Friday evening and SRE (approximately 200 students at 7 schools) on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. This is a leadership position that will shape the vision, teaching, pastoral care, recruitment, training, support, and mission of kids and youth ministry within the church and the local community. The Kids and Youth Ministry Leader reports to the Senior Minister.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the vision for kids and youth ministry within the church’s vision.
- Oversee the teaching of kids and youth that caters to the spiritual, emotional and social needs of kids and youth, growing their knowledge of and love for God.
- Oversee the pastoral care of kids and youth.
- Oversee the recruitment, training and support of kids and youth coordinators, leaders and helpers.
- Coordinate, with volunteers, Teens@Church, SHAPE and Illuminate.
- Teach SRE at up to two schools.
- Manage any necessary administrative tasks related to kids and youth ministry.
- Attend staff meetings, evening church and a growth group.
- Work within KNAC and Diocesan policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- A personal commitment to following Jesus.
- Theological qualifications, either completed or studying towards completion.
- Previous experience in kids and / or youth ministry.
- The ability to teach the bible with enthusiasm.
- The ability to develop engaging and interactive kids and youth programs.
- The ability to connect with and relate to kids, youth and their parents.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Works well in teams and can motivate volunteers.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Hours of Work:
Initially this role is offered as part-time, 24 hours per week worked over 3 days (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday) and the hours including some evenings. There is an expectation the incumbent will work Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day. It is anticipated that as the kids and youth ministry area grows this role will increase to full-time and will undertake the additional responsibilities noted below.
Additional responsibilities as a full-time Kids and Youth Ministry Leader:
- Coordinate SRE volunteers, teaching materials and administration of SRE at up to nine schools.
- Equip parents and carers in the discipleship of their children.
- Oversee the launch of a regular playgroup, primary school kids club and school holiday program.
For more information please contact our Senior Minister, Peter Wood, on 0431 371 692 or [email protected].
To apply, please email a CV outlining your ministry experience and listing 2 referees (including the minister of your current church).
Applications close on 20 June.
