Next Generations trainee

Do you have a passion to see the next generations following Jesus?

St Paul’s and St Barnabas are in exciting times as we respond to God’s Word and Spirit. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what Jesus did. We are a large New Wine church between southeast London and the M25, and just on the verge of becoming one church in two locations. 

We are now recruiting for a next generations trainee, this is a three-year employment, where you can grow in Children, Families and Youth Ministry. We offer training, mentoring and serving opportunities in the areas of leadership, pastoral care, and organisational skills.

It is not expected that from day one the Trainee will be able to do all the following but rather to grow within the role for the first 18 months and for the later 18 months to be independently leading within these ministry areas.

The initial areas of focus will be Children and adding in new areas of growth.

The main areas of focus but not limited to will be:

Children: working with schools and social events to engage with unchurched families. Lead our kids life group and Sunday sessions.

Families: get involved with our little church group during the week.

Youth: Engage with school work and socials. Be part of the youth team working with younger youth.

What we offer

During the three years St PB will invest in this role giving training opportunities through organisations such as New Wine, Guildford Diocese, Cliff College, and Parenting for Faith.

This role is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, with a salary between £18-21K.

As a member of the staff team, we would welcome your input into the strategic vision of the church, looking to develop our vision. It is hoped that through this role you would have the opportunity for personal development as well as opportunities to service in other ministries. 

Click here to have a look at the full job description, closing date for applications is 31 July (12 noon), with interviews in the first weeks of August to suit availability.

To apply to this job please send your CV and cover letter to nico@saintpauls.co.uk, for an informal chat with the Vicar, contact Nico Ohlsson [07534673288]