CHURCH OF CHRIST

Intergenerational Children and Youth Minister Position 

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Footscray Church of Christ is a young, diverse and growing community in the Inner West of Melbourne. We have around 30 primary school aged children and 10 youth currently connected to our church. This position seeks to build significant and purposeful interactions between children, youth and the church.

 

Our church seeks to:

*Thrive in our faith 

*Deepen connections with each other 

*Express the love of Christ in Footscray, especially to those on the margins 

*Grow as stewards of God's creation in Footscray and in the world 

 

This exciting new position is a 2-day per week, 2-year contract, with the possibility of ongoing employment for the right person.  The church is committed to ministering to our young people and families, including during the current COVID-19 impacted world.

 

Key character traits and competencies for this role:

*A passionate and committed disciple of Jesus

*A people person with a heart for discipling children and youth

*A strong, creative communicator with the capacity to use technology

 

Key aspects of this role:

*Connecting our children and youth in ongoing purposeful interactions

*Leading our ministry to primary age children

*Supporting our existing Youth program

 

Potential opportunities may include:

*Kids Hope Mentoring Coordinator with a local school

*Preaching and leading worship

*Involvement in community outreach activities such as playgroups, meals

 

Current ministry/theology students are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Jarrod Davies (Senior Pastor) on 0400 682 032 to discuss further.

 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three referees to jarrod.davies.fcoc@gmail.com

 

Applications close: Friday August 28th, 2020.