Jobs in Troon, South Ayrshire

Main Purpose:

To lead provision of Christian teaching for children and young people.

To develop relationships with families within the parish.

To engage young people through imaginative and innovative ways of sharing the gospel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the work of the Sunday and other children’s provision.

• Provide and develop opportunities for children and parents to engage in exploring the Christian faith.

• Extend work with children through support and encouragement of volunteers whilst enabling further development.

• Build on existing children’s groups within the Church and create new groups where appropriate.

• Reach out in welcome and follow up those new families who visit us.

• Be an integral part in team ministry.

• Support developmental and missional work e.g., Messy Church.

• Engage with the community with organisation of community events e.g., holiday clubs.

• Link up with other Christian youth workers in Troon with a view to reaching out effectively to non- churched young people in the community.

• Build on existing links with schools and share in chaplaincy work.

• Report regularly to Kirk Session.

• Any other relevant duties as required.