Ministry Assistant

Full-time

All Saints Preston (PR1 2RX)

Date posted: 20th April 2023
Application ends: 30th June 2023

We are looking to appoint someone who will be able to serve in a number of different areas of church life. Serving in our large and thriving youth and children's ministry would be a major part of the role; also help with day-to-day admin is needed.

Responsibilities

This post would be ideal for, e.g.: Someone who has finished a church apprenticeship (or similar) programme, and is keen to continue in a full-time ministry setting, with a few more specific areas of focus. Someone who has a few years' experience serving in their local church whilst working a different job, but who is interested in serving in full-time ministry. The role involves: - Helping with day-to-day administrative/office tasks, working alongside our Office Manager. Roughly the equivalent of 1.5-2 days a week. - Serving with our youth and children's ministry team, both on Sunday mornings and midweek. This would, with appropriate training and oversight, include preparing and teaching sessions, and helping with the overall leadership of this ministry. - Other opportunities to serve, e.g., our student ministry, personal work, evangelism. - Being a regular part of the staff team and committed member of the church family. - Options for theological education (e.g., the Union School of Theology G.Dip). - Salary is aligned with National Living Wage and remuneration package includes various expenses incurred in the role.

Required skills

We are looking for: - Someone who is first of all a Christian believer, committed to their own personal walk with Jesus. - Someone who is keen to serve the Lord's people in a variety of different ways. - Someone who is keen to grow both in spiritual maturity and practical ability. Our care for you: - All Saints is a wonderfully welcoming, loving church family of about 240 people (including around 70 children). You will be well looked out for! - You will be part of a mid-week small group for Bible study and prayer. - You will be specifically cared for by a member of the staff team.

Other

All Saints is a Conservative Anglican Evangelical church which is part of the North West Gospel Partnership. We are situated right in the heart of Preston, Lancashire and are surrounded by the university. Our desire is to listen to God in His Word, so that by the power of the Spirit we might love Jesus and live for the sake of His glory. If you would like to chat further please contact chris@allsaintspreston.org.uk