Is your church looking for someone to support existing volunteers to share Jesus with  children and youth who aren’t yet connected to church and grow your ministry? Partner with a Mission Practitioner (MP) , an experienced children and youth ministry leader who can help develop and strengthen ministry with children, young people and families (CYPF).

A Mission Practitioner is a paid, part-time (1 day / up to 9 hours per week) leader, funded by the Diocese, who brings practical expertise and fresh energy to support your church  to build sustainable and thriving CYPF ministry.

They will work alongside your existing team and volunteers to do some of the following:

  • Reach children and young people not yet engaged in church life
  • Build volunteer confidence and strengthen existing CYP ministries
  • Create new expressions of faith and discipleship
  • Share Jesus in youth groups, children’s groups, after-school clubs, or toddler groups.
  • Support the development of a clear 0–18 year old ministry pathway
  • Supporting mission in low-income or under-resourced communities
  • Bringing in best practice for discipleship at church, school and home

To partner with a Mission Practitioner, your Incumbent (vicar) needs to fill in the form to help us understand your context, hopes, and opportunities for children, youth and families ministry.

When applying (below) please be aware the form can’t be saved part way through. Please click here for job description.

Watch a video about partnering with a MP here.

Note: Not every church will be matched with a Mission Practitioner, but the Diocesan CYPF Team is available to offer guidance and encouragement whatever the outcome.

We would love to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
  Call: 0207 939 9446

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