Youth & Community Pastor

Youth & Community Pastor
Full-Time (35hrs/wk)
Salary - £30,000 p.a. + pension contributions
Fixed term Contract of two years (with the option to extend)

Working here is more than just a job.

• Do you have a heart to understand what are the needs and priorities of your local community, and would you like to be part of a movement to meet those needs?
• Do you have a passion to see young people come to faith and grow in their faith in Jesus?
• Do you have leadership qualities to develop youth activities and community interventions?

If you do, then we’d love you to apply to be our Youth & Community Pastor.

Ivy Church is an Assemblies of God Pentecostal Church with strong links in the vibrant communities of St Werburgh’s, Montpelier and St Paul’s in Bristol. Our vision is to be a church family who is passionate about Jesus Christ and making Him known; serving our neighbours, near and far.

Job Description
We’re looking for someone with experience of working with children and young people in a church environment and a track record of outreach improving attendance in church-based youth activities. You will be a dynamic leader for our youth ministry and manage volunteers to work with our local communities.

Due to the nature of this role we believe that this post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian and part one of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 .

This is a new paid staff role and builds on the great work of our dedicated volunteer children’s and youth teams at Ivy Church over many years. The role will require elements of building on existing ministries and pioneering new ones both inside and outside the church in our community.

To apply for this role

Submit your CV and a covering letter which details how your experience and knowledge meets the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

Please download the application pack and job information from the Ivy Church website ivychurchbristol.org.uk or apply for the job pack by contacting info@ivychurchbristol.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: 19th October
Interviews: 28th October

For an informal conversation about this role please email Phil Watkins on info@ivychurchbristol.org.uk.

Ivy Church is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ivy Church is fully involved in Assemblies of God GB, Churches Together in Greater Bristol and Ashley Churches Together Serving (ACTS).