Children's and Families Outreach Lead

Job Purpose

The Children (0-11) and Families Outreach Leader exists to develop mission pathways

that engage children and families with the church and offer them opportunities to

hear about Jesus, decide to follow him and develop their faith as part of a church

community.

Job Description

The post holder will:

• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers to lead in this area of work.

• Develop and implement a strategy for engaging children and families across

the city of Stoke that enables them to hear about Jesus, decide to follow him

and grow in their faith.

• Be proactive in developing close partnerships with local primary schools (and

others as appropriate) to establish missional programmes and opportunities

to connect with children and families.

• Work alongside the clergy team and the Worship and Creative Lead to

develop a Sunday service that is accessible for children and families.

• Facilitate multi-group children’s provision during at least one Sunday service

including support for those with special educational needs.

• Coordinate a ‘welcome strategy’ for children and families including (but not

limited to) initial connection, group sign up process and welcome events.

• Coordinate a suite of programmes that provide opportunities to meet new

children and families, engage them in faith, and equip them for mission e.g.

toddler group, kids club, family worship events, alpha with creche/kids group

facilities.

• Work collaboratively with the Encounter team to develop mutually beneficial

programmes where appropriate e.g. worship, teaching and training events.

• Coordinate family fun days 3 times a year (Christmas, Easter and Summer).

• Manage the children and families’ budget.

• Gather key metrics and produce reports on the impact of programmes as

required by funders and other partners in coordination with the Operations

Manager.