Ministry Trainee

Our ministry training programme aims to help you grow spiritually through serving the church and studying the Bible. There is flexibility to develop in ministries across church life, as well as have formal training from Cornhill or another suitable course.

Responsibilities

The St. Patrick's Ministry Trainee Programme is a great opportunity to learn and grow as a follower of Jesus through studying the Bible and serving God's Church. The programme will be developed in partnership between the ministry trainee and the line manager – taking into account existing ministry experiences, areas you might like to grow in and specific needs in the church. Upon successful application you will also undertake external training such as the Cornhill Training Course or alternative suitable provision. The exact training will be agreed with the line manager following appointment. The key aims of the role are: - To train, teach and equip men, women and children to serve Christ effectively wherever they may be. - To support St Patrick's as it seeks to reach out to the local community and make Jesus known. There are three main areas which make up the programme: 1. Serving Opportunities could include the following; youth & children's ministry; being part of the music group; audio & visuals; supporting our comms strategy; and more practical tasks such as moving chairs and tables and assisting the leadership team. There will be opportunities to serve and develop ministries that suit your gifts as well as in areas where we have needs. 2. Formal Study Spending one day a week engaging in study, such as the Cornhill Training Course or alternative, upon acceptance. Making time throughout the week, approximately two to three hours, for personal reading and study. 3. Pastoral Regular meetings with a mentor who will support and guide you as you serve at St Patrick's. We hope that this will be a time of God transforming you to be more like Christ. Developing an ability to form appropriate pastoral relationships and providing Biblical guidance to others. This will happen under the supervision of the Vicar. Playing an active role in a Home Group.

Required skills

Essential Criteria A successful applicant will: - Be an evangelical Christian, able to subscribe to the associated personal attributes and doctrinal commitment (copy attached to full application pack); - Have a strong love and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, be a mature Christian of godly character with a deep love for God's word, God's church and a desire to serve Him wholeheartedly in your whole life; - Be willing to become a member of St Patrick's Church, enthusiastic and committed to its vision and values. A successful applicant will: - have experience of serving within a Christian context; - have experience of working within a team; - demonstrate an ability to learn; - have a servant heart; - articulate what it means to be a Christian. Desirable criteria In addition, it would be helpful if the applicant has: - experience of leadership within a Christian context. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

Other

Please visit https://stpats.org.uk/jobs to download the application pack, including application form and terms and conditions. Shared accommodation is provided to our ministry trainee.