Head of Emerging Generations
Location: Above Bar Church, Southampton
Salary: £35-£37k
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a godly and servant hearted individual to join the leadership team at Above Bar Church. This is a significant role in our church for an experienced leader who is humble and teachable looking to further develop themselves and grow this vital ministry.
The role will advocate throughout the church and its leadership to enable appropriate recognition of the value of emerging generations. A passionate and enthusiastic leader, with a clear vision of how to engage, teach and disciple children, youth, students and young adults across the church s multiple sites and the wider community.
This role will facilitate integration of the emerging generations, foster spiritual growth, and cultivate a culture of belonging and leadership. By working collaboratively across the different church sites, the Strategic Lead ensures a consistent approach that reflects the diversity and strengths of a multisite church family.
Key Qualities and Responsibilities
The successful candidate for this post will bring a wealth of leadership experience, demonstrate a strategic mindset whilst also possessing the discernment needed to translate vision into practical outcomes. This individual will be adept at recruiting, building, teaching, training, equipping, and supporting both teams and individuals within the church community.
Strong relational skills and teaching abilities are essential, enabling effective collaboration and communication across a variety of groups. The post holder will place a significant emphasis on training, equipping, and supporting both teams and leaders, ensuring a culture of continual development and encouragement throughout the ministry.
Commitment to Development and Support
Above Bar Church is dedicated to investing in both the leader and their ongoing personal and professional development. Opportunities to further develop gifts and talents will be explored and discussed during the interview process. The post holder will benefit from line management and mentoring provided by one of the ministers, ensuring robust support and guidance in their role.
Other important information
Applicants must be committed to the vision and values of the church.
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
The post holder will need to have the right to live and work in the UK.
The post will also require an enhanced DBS check.
Above Bar Church is a city-wide evangelical church community seeking to bring a whole life gospel ethos across the generations within the church family, across Southampton and beyond. We are one church operating on 2 sites City and East seeking to make and mature disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our church family is diverse and covers a wide range of ages and over 30 nationalities. We have a strong commitment to team ministry both in our leadership structure and in our staffing. We enjoy good relationships with other local churches.
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