SWYM Trainee
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This SWYM Trainee role is predominantly Youth focused. On occasions, there will be involvement in Children’s and Families Ministry. At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Youth and Children’s ministry overlap through a variety of discipleship programmes and gatherings. This role will contribute towards building relationships across the age range, especially at primary/secondary transition.
SWYM Trainee
Our Vision for Youth, and Children at [Employer hidden] is that every young person and child has the possibility to hear, respond and personally experience and grow in the Gospel. It is our desire that [Employer hidden] provides an environment for young people and children to be nurtured in their spirituality, to grow through personal faith and be released into their God-given potential.
This SWYM Trainee role is predominantly Youth focused. On occasions, there will be involvement in Children’s and Families Ministry. At [Employer hidden] Youth and Children’s ministry overlap through a variety of discipleship programmes and gatherings. This role will contribute towards building relationships across the age range, especially at primary/secondary transition.
Trainee Role
- With the youth ministry team, develop and implement a vision for youth ministry. Our mission is to release God-given potential and Holy Spirit encounters amongst individuals, community and beyond
- To inspire, encourage, equip and enthuse young people and children to live and share their faith.
- Commit to pray personally and promote prayer for the children, youth and families ministries
- With the youth ministry team, facilitate, resource, and deliver programmes for Youth gatherings during the week and weekends and at other events, including youth socials and residentials, as they arise
- With the members of the youth and children’s team disciple, encourage, support and mentor as required. Support communication with young people and their parents.
- Integrate, encourage and release youth and children into their gifting, both in and outside the church context
- Support the safeguarding, safety and wellbeing of young people and children
- Connect and liaise with other Youth Workers around the City and beyond with SWYM
- Carry out administrative duties relating to this role including digital technology and practical tasks to clean and tidy the youth room
- Attend and positively contribute towards team prayer and praise sessions and weekly team meetings
- Support schools’ work and FE college ministry
Essential Criteria
- Some experience with working alongside Youth
- Good bible knowledge
- Understanding and recognising the power the Holy Spirit has in the lives of young people
- Ignite enthusiasm for faith and God adventures in the young people
- Desire to release and develop the young people’s God- given potential and gifting
- Team player, yet able to work on their own
- Creatively communicate biblical truths, especially to the youth
- Confident use of social media and digital platforms to communicate and promote the youth ministry
- Organisational skills to plan, prioritise and administer using email, Word and Excel if necessary.
- A committed Christian who is always working on building their personal relationship with God
- Prayerful and full of expectation of what God will do!
- Someone who will set an example for Youth and Children in their worship of God
- A passion for the gospel and for youth and children to have their own personal faith encounter and journey of faith
- Flexible working approach and adaptable to changing situations
- Self- aware – able to identify the skills they bring to the team and the weaknesses that need supporting
- Humble and servant- hearted
Preferred Criteria
- Beginning studies in youth ministry
- Some experience with working alongside children
- Understanding youth and child developmental stages
- Willingness to be trained in first aid, food hygiene and similar courses that relate to the role
Accommodation Details
There are options for hosting locally depending on gender with a member of our [Employer hidden] family.
Week Overview
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Monday
Team
Cluster
Powerhouse/youth
Tuesday
Free
Preparation
Free
Wednesday
Preparation
Schools
Free
Thursday
Toddlers?
Study
Free
Friday
DAY OFF
Saturday
Community Activities*
Free
Sunday
Youth AM
Fortnightly
Free
Youth PM
Fortnightly
*Community activities include Dads n Kids, Trelander Cafe, Lighthouse Family Church.
Adhoc Activities include- Summer camps, residentials, special events, Schools work
Preparation Time = meetings, prep for sessions, school visits, meeting youth for mentoring, youth socials etc
(Powerhouse age 8-11)
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