Pastoral Worker (Youth and Young Adults)

Job Purpose

St Andrew’s is a large and growing Anglican, evangelical, international church, within the Anglican Province of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui). Located on Nathan Road in the heart of Kowloon, St Andrew’s has 5 congregations in English and Mandarin. The Pastoral Worker will work with youth and young adults. This position is reportable to the Associate Minister (Families).

Duties and Responsibilities

   A.  Youth Ministry

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  • Assisting the Youth Director at Youth group meetings on Friday nights and Sunday mornings (9.30am and 11.30am services), which includes giving occasional talks, leading groups, and assisting in music ministry as appropriate.
  
  
  • Co-leading and participating in Youth events.
  
  
  
  

   B.   Young adults

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  • To assist the Director of Young Adults to lead the young adult bible study groups on Thursday evenings. This includes the following: leading a bible study group; teaching and leadership support; setting appropriate culture; recruiting, training, and supporting leaders; and providing administrative, organizational, and communication support.
  
  
  • Lead the university student ministry on Sunday afternoons. This includes reading 1-2-1 with students, coordinating first contacts and following up newcomers, helping to organize events and socials for students.
  
  
  
  

   C.  Ministry Associate Programme

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  • To take part in the weekly Wednesday afternoon training event, which includes developing Bible teaching skills, and discussions on doctrine and practical theology. These sessions involve at least 3 hours of weekly preparation.
  
  
  
  

   D.   General ministry

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  • To attend the 5pm service, which includes the following: being involved in intercessory prayer, bible reading, and service leading; assisting to build a welcoming culture at each service; meeting church members for meals after the services.
  
  
  • To attend seasonal services and monthly prayer meetings, assisting as required.
  
  
  • To assist in leading courses and training events (e.g. pastoral care, prayer ministry training, GG leader training).
  
  
  • To attend staff meetings and retreats.
  
  
  
  

Prerequisites

You will be a committed evangelical Christian who is faithful to the gospel, a team player who adopts a servant-hearted leadership style and a teachable spirit with a proven record of faithfulness to a ministry.

Essential requirements include the abilities to:

• Teach the bible and lead youth in large and small group settings.


• Excellent English-language speaking and writing skills.


• Encourage the development of a safe and caring environment for learning.


• Identify, recruit, train, and support leaders for ministry.


• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Provide pastoral care for youth


• Teaching and/or theological qualifications would be an advantage.

This is a full-time position. The Pastoral Worker is required to keep full-time hours in accordance with the shift system in operation for ministry staff.

Working Conditions

• Contract Position – 2 years contract, renewable upon satisfactory performance


• 44-hour per week structured in eleven four-hour sessions


• 4 weeks of annual leave


• Health insurance


• MPF


• Salary depends on experience