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Description
SWYM Trainee
Our Vision for Youth, and Children at City Life Church is that every young person and child has the possibility to hear, respond and personally experience and grow in the Gospel. It is our desire that City Life Church provides an environment for young people and children to be nurtured in their spirituality, to grow through personal faith and be released into their God-given potential.
This SWYM Trainee role is predominantly Youth focused. On occasions, there will be involvement in Children’s and Families Ministry. At City Life Church Youth and Children’s ministry overlap through a variety of discipleship programmes and gatherings. This role will contribute towards building relationships across the age range, especially at primary/secondary transition.
Trainee Role
- With the youth ministry team, develop and implement a vision for youth ministry. Our mission is to release God-given potential and Holy Spirit encounters amongst individuals, community and beyond
- To inspire, encourage, equip and enthuse young people and children to live and share their faith.
- Commit to pray personally and promote prayer for the children, youth and families ministries
- With the youth ministry team, facilitate, resource, and deliver programmes for Youth gatherings during the week and weekends and at other events, including youth socials and residentials, as they arise
- With the members of the youth and children’s team disciple, encourage, support and mentor as required. Support communication with young people and their parents.
- Integrate, encourage and release youth and children into their gifting, both in and outside the church context
- Support the safeguarding, safety and wellbeing of young people and children
- Connect and liaise with other Youth Workers around the City and beyond with SWYM
- Carry out administrative duties relating to this role including digital technology and practical tasks to clean and tidy the youth room
- Attend and positively contribute towards team prayer and praise sessions and weekly team meetings
- Support schools’ work and FE college ministry
Essential Criteria
Understanding and recognising the power the Holy Spirit has in the lives of young people Ignite enthusiasm for faith and God adventures in the young people
Desire to release and develop the young people’s God- given potential and gifting
Team player, yet able to work on their own
Creatively communicate biblical truths, especially to the youth
Confident use of social media and digital platforms to communicate and promote the youth ministry
Organisational skills to plan, prioritise and administer using email, Word and Excel if necessary. A committed Christian who is always working on building their personal relationship with God
Prayerful and full of expectation of what God will do!
Someone who will set an example for Youth and Children in their worship of God
A passion for the gospel and for youth and children to have their own personal faith encounter and journey of faith
Flexible working approach and adaptable to changing situations
Self- aware – able to identify the skills they bring to the team and the weaknesses that need supporting
Humble and servant- hearted
Preferred Criteria
Beginning studies in youth ministry Some experience with working alongside children Understanding youth and child developmental stages
Willingness to be trained in first aid, food hygiene and similar courses that relate to the role
Accommodation Details
There are options for hosting locally depending on gender with a member of our City Life Church family.
Week Overview
Fortnightly Free Youth PM
Fortnightly
*Community activities include Dads n Kids, Trelander Cafe, Lighthouse Family Church.
Adhoc Activities include- Summer camps, residentials, special events, Schools work
Preparation Time = meetings, prep for sessions, school visits, meeting youth for mentoring, youth socials etc
(Powerhouse age 8-11)