3 jobs found in andover

The Pioneer Families Worker will nurture, develop, and oversee children and families ministry at Andover Methodist Church , while also pioneering a new expression of church and community engagement among families on the Picket Twenty housing development .   The role combines pastoral care, missional outreach, community building, and faith exploration , with a particular focus on families who may have little or no prior connection to church. The post holder will help create welcoming, inclusive, and relational spaces where faith can be explored naturally and safely.   Key Responsibilities   1. Children and Families Ministry at Andover Methodist Church Oversee and develop existing children’s and families work, including Sunday activities, week day outreach, and start new midweek after school provision. Support, encourage, and coordinate volunteers involved in children’s and families ministry. Work with the minister and leadership team to ensure...

Vision   We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Worship lies at the heart of this vision. We long to become a people among whom God is pleased to dwell and to make his presence known. We seek worship that welcomes the Holy Spirit, honours Jesus Christ, and creates space for lives to be transformed – worship that is wholehearted, expectant, accessible, excellent, joyful, and shaped by the presence of God.   Context   The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.   We are seeking an outstanding Worship and Creative Ministries Pastor who can help grow both...

Vision    We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Context    The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.    We have an extensive social action mission delivered by ‘Lighthouse’ building on strong links with the NHS, Town and Borough Councils and other charity and corporate organisations .     This role provides strategic leadership to the Parish and clergy in supporting the vision for growth and ensuring strong governance, efficient systems and professional operational delivery.   We are looking for an organised, energised, detail...