Positive Activity Grants

A reminder that these grants are available and some churches have already been successful in getting funding. Details here.

Local Job opportunities

Youth Pastor
St Peter’s Baptist Church
c. £25K

We are a lively church of 400+ people working out of new purpose-built premises on the south side of Worcester. We are seeking a Youth Pastor to lead our extensive programme for young peole aged 11-23.

What you will do:

* motivate, inspire and co-ordinate a large team of youth leaders
* share your faith with unchurched young people
* disciple young Christians

What you need to be:

* a passionate follower of Jesus
* an excellent communicator with young people
* a proven leader in youth ministry

What you will get:

* shed loads of satisfaction
* top support from your colleagues
* oh...and a salary package c£25K

What to do next:
Get more info or ask for further details from Steve Thomson, St Peter's Baptist Church, Eden Close, Worcester, WR5 3UB, 01905 767090, steve@stpetersbaptist.org.uk
Closing date: January 18th 2010

Full-time Youth Worker

Stratford-upon-Avon Baptist Church

Minimum salary £18k, depending on experience (3 year contract)

• Continue and develop our youth ministry:
• Lead and grow work with young people aged 12-18
• Reach out to young people in the area
• Form links locally - church youth groups, schools and college
• Develop regular youth services
• Motivate team of volunteer leaders

Attributes:

• Committed Christian with desire to reach youth
• Qualified youth worker, experienced in Bible teaching and discipleship
• Good communicator, strong interpersonal skills, able to inspire

For more details contact:

Rev Graham Clay Tel: 01789-267393 Email: revgclay@gmail.com
Closing date: 22nd January 2010

Youthworker / School Chaplain

Rugby Team Ministry and Harris Church of England School

£18K to £22K

Where is God calling you?

Rugby Team Ministry and Harris Church of England School would like to help you answer that question.

From a secure base of the parish and school we are looking for a person with the personal security and vision to reach out to young people within and beyond our institutions with the love of God.

Salary between £18K & £22K depending on qualifications and experience CRB Checks will be undertaken. Closing date for applications: 29th Jan 2010

If you think this might be the place God is calling you to minister in, please contact Ms Claire Bult, Harris School, Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6EA, cbult@harris-school.co.uk

or call 01788 812549

Youth Minister and a Children and Families Minister

St Paul’s Church

Leamington Spa

£24-26k

St Paul’s is a lively church of all ages. We are clearly evangelical and open to the work of the Holy Spirit. The church is at an exciting point in its development; the two posts of Youth Minister (11-18s) and Children and Families Minister (0-11s) will seek to maximise potential growth and depth in these age groups.
You will

• love the Lord and have a heart for the age group in question
• be responsible for developing and implementing the church’s vision with this age group, being part of the senior leadership
• have experience of hands-on discipleship of this age group
• have a proven ability to recruit, envision, oversee and develop teams of volunteers working in ministry
• be able to form positive relationships with families, schools and the community to develop our outreach

For more information, see www.stpl.org.uk.
Salary £24-26k for 40 hours a week (a min of 30 hours pro rata equivalent may be considered).

Contact Jo Lockyer on 01926 427149: jo@stpl.org.uk for an application pack.
Closing date: 4 January 2010
Interviews: week commencing 18 January 2010.
Bringing Glory to Christ, Growth to His Church & Good News to the Community

Benefice Youth Worker

Parishes of Deddington, Clifton, Hempton and the Barfords

£18,000 to £22,000

Based in North Oxfordshire, our Benefice comprising the parishes of Deddington, Clifton, Hempton and the Barfords, is looking to recruit a youth worker to work with the children of our parishes and immediate local area. The role will support our church vision of “Working together as a church to reach and serve our communities with the good news of Christ.”
We are seeking a committed Christian, who holds a recognised youth worker qualification and has previous experience of working with young people in a Christian context. If you meet these criteria and are excited about working with a developing parish ministry then we want to hear from you.
Building on existing work already done, we want our youth worker to engage with children in both our primary school and in the local secondary school settings through a range of clubs and activities, with the aim of sharing the Good News of Christ and bringing them and their families to fellowship.
You will be helping the young people in our community explore the Christian faith and bring its relevance to their everyday lives.
This is a full time post, offering a salary of between £18,000 and £22,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
This post is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

For further information and an application form please contact Jennifer Childs, PCC Secretary at jennifer.childs@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 07774 608715.
Closing date for received applications is 18th December 2009.

Funding News

Fundign Central has again flagged up lots of opportunities for funding:
The new Music award
Awards for sustainable energy projects including work by charities and schools
Funding for Village halls (with restrictions)
Woodland awards
Youth Music Open grants Programme

As always,please do look carefully about all the information and exclusions for each fund.

Practical inspiration

Youth Ministry Course:
Practical inspiration for anyone involved in Christian youth work

Saturday 6 February 2010
Saturday 27 March 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010

Redcliffe's 2010 Youth Ministry Course will be held over three Saturdays between February and May. Each day is designed to provide fresh inspiration for youth workers and volunteers working in a Christian youth ministry context.

Each day includes input from expert speakers, interactive sessions, resources and plenty of opportunity to network.

Saturday 6 February: All together now… Young people and the spirituality of church life
How do you encourage young people to pray, to interact with all ages in the church, not just their youth group, and look beyond themselves to the needs of a hurting world?
Speakers include Joe Knight (24/7 prayer) and Emma Worrall (Underground, Open Doors)

Saturday 27 March: Discipleship with bite (and boots)
How do you encourage young people to get excited about (and sharing) their faith and engage with the Bible. And what are the practicalities of getting them 'out there' on mission?
Speakers include Dot Tyler (Emerging Generation), Fiona Bridges, (Urban Saints) and Mike Frith (Oscar)

Saturday 15 May: 17 again - engaging with youth culture
What's it like being a teenager today? What are the issues and pressures young people face – whether or not they have any church involvement? And what are the 'nuts and bolts' of youth work in an urban, or rural/semi rural context?
Speakers include Ian Henderson (The Message Trust) and Phil Knox (Youth for Christ)

Cost: £18 per day including buffet lunch and refreshments, £50 for all three days if booked in advance

To book:
A leaflet and booking form will be available for download soon.

Directions: Please see our directions page for details on how to find us.

The Chill

Come along to this FREE Community Festival!!

There'll be a live music stage hosted by Youthcom Radio 106.7, Skate Park, Ice Skating, T-Shirt Printing, Mural Painting, Tree Dressing,
Food, Arts & Crafts, Play Theatre and lots, lots more!!!!

Please contact Becky Maynard for further information (details are given below).

Sunday, December 06th, 2009

12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location
Cripplegate Park
New Road
Worcester, Worcestershire WR2 4QG


Contact
Becky Maynard
Email: BMaynard@worcestershire.gov.uk
Phone: (01905) 741210

Tryangle Awards

If you have some outstanding young people in your parish, consider nominating them for this year's Tryangle Awards. Details here.

The Tryangle Awards are a way of celebrating and recognising the profile of the vast majority of young people in the community who really do TRY, often with little recognition, to do their best!
Nominations are welcomed from anybody who has an involvement with young people. Each young person nominated will receive a certificate to show their efforts have been recognised. A panel of judges will then select winners in seven catagories:

• Bravery
• Achievements in the arts
• Achievements in music
• Achievements in sports or outdoor activity
• Good friends and carers
• Citizenship and environment
• Personal development

Nomination forms can be filled in online from 1st December.