Pastoral / Youth & Children's Worker

We are looking to grow our team by appointing 3 positions with different levels of experience, one of which wil be a Youth & Children's worker. For more details please visit www.greenwich.church Start date between September 2026 and September 2027.

Responsibilities

Accountable to the Senior Pastors, and working alongside the staff team and other volunteer leaders in the wider ministry of the church: As a member of the staff team, play a full role in the overall leadership of Grace Church Greenwich including attendance at the regular staff meetings, Trustees meetings etc. Be involved in the preaching and teaching ministry within the church – including organising and leading short courses where appropriate. Play a role in overseeing the activities and training of the Ministry Apprentices Model by both word and action a lifestyle commensurate with the teaching of the Bible. Provide one to one pastoral support to Church members in some circumstances Be involved in the development of our wider strategies as part of the leadership of the church, including our cooperation with other churches in London and beyond. Undertake appropriate formal and informal training as agreed with the Senior Pastors and the Trustees. Participate in an annual appraisal process under the oversight of the Trustees. Carry out other work reasonably required by the Senior Pastors.

Required skills

Clear mature personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, with a desire to serve God through the local church. They will accept the authority of the Bible in all matters of life and doctrine. A good knowledge of the Bible and Christian truth, and the ability to teach the Bible clearly. They will have integrity in seeking to apply the teaching of the Bible in their personal life and will be committed to prayer both personally and with others. They will share the vision and values expressed by the Senior Pastors and the Trustees of Grace Church Greenwich. They will be sympathetic to the basic tenets of Anglicanism, and willing to work within that framework. Enthusiasm for the Gospel and a passion for seeing people come to faith and grow in their relationship with God. They will have a heart for discipling people and will have demonstrated that in their previous ministry. The ability to relate to a wide variety of people of different ages, backgrounds and needs (both from a church background and those with no church background). A pastoral heart and the ability to support and encourage others in their Christian life. They will be prepared to play a full part in the life of the worshipping community at Grace Church Greenwich. Proven leadership, organisational and communication skills including the ability to give talks and preach in a variety of contexts. The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a wider team and within a supervised relationship. The ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate. Reliable and flexible in approach; calm and thoughtful in a crisis, and someone who is not disturbed by difficult situations. The ability to carry out their duties both during the daytime and evenings as agreed with the Senior Pastors. Significant experience relevant to the post. Relevant formal training and qualifications, and will be willing to continue learning, undertaking formal and informal training as agreed with the Senior Pastors and the Trustees.

Other

Grace Church Greenwich is a thriving Anglican evangelical church, planted in 2015 from St Peter's Barge and St Helen's Bishopsgate, and now meeting on Sundays and midweek in three locations, Canada Water, Greenwich and Mottingham. The Lord has been adding to our number, and over the last 3 years we have doubled in size to over 300 people gathering on Sundays across our congregations, and our vision is to be a church that welcomes sceptics, enquirers and believers. We seek to train and equip our members for Gospel ministry, in the local community and further afield. We currently have a staff team of ten (some of whom are part-time) and 2 Ministry Trainees.