Ministry Support Worker
The Community Church Forest & Wye
Working hours 20 hours per week (negotiable)
Applications should be submitted in writing by 28th March 2025 to Tim Cracknell (admin@fcchurch.co.uk) and should include a full CV and brief introduction to yourself. Interviews are planned to take place in April 2025.
Church Profile
We are a growing church located across two locations in Cinderford and Ross on Wye.
Strapline: Captivated by God’s heart for the lost, in our everyday lives we seek to be disciples who make disciples.
Website: http://www.fcchurch.co.uk
Charity number: 1147160
Facebook Cinderford location: https://www.facebook.com/forestandwyecommunitychurch
Facebook Ross on Wye location: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566836237878
Job Profile
What will the job involve?
The successful candidate will have a good level of proficiency in the following:
· Providing general and administrative support to the full range of ministries overseen by the Community Church including those involving children, young people and vulnerable adults.
· Perform general office work; maintain supplies and various files; keep records and compile these into periodic or occasional reports. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
· Able to effectively utilise church and office IT tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and ChurchSuite (with training provided as necessary), and provide basic training to others.
· Offer initial pastoral and prayer support to those visiting the church office
· File sermons, reports, correspondence and other assigned materials.
· Transcribe dictation; type letters or other documents as needed.
· Edit and prepare weekly bulletins and other documents as requested.
· Make outgoing calls such as ordering materials or supplies; pick up supplies as needed.
· Help to maintain mailing lists and church roster.
· Photocopy documents and assemble as needed.
· Do routine letters and documents as needed/requested.
· Keep accurate church records (e.g. church members, prospects, calendar, etc), working in cooperation with our treasurer.
· Answer the phone and screen calls, messages and emails for the church.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team and trustees.
Person Profile
Who are we looking for?
Essential
· Be a Christian, able to represent not only the Community Church but also Jesus Christ Himself by demonstrating real love and concern for all people.
· Be pleasant, discreet, and capable of honouring confidential communications by exercising tact, courtesy, confidentiality, and diplomacy in receiving callers, in person or by telephone.
· Have general knowledge of standard office equipment and computer systems and a willingness to further their training.
· Show a willing attitude of Christian service to their position and its responsibility.
· Possess good communication skills by telephone and in person.
· Be able to deal with various types of personalities, both on the phone and in person, in a professional manner.
· Be able to work cooperatively with the rest of the team in the office.
Desirable
· Be an active member of the Community Church or have the intention of doing so.
· Have a current driving licence to facilitate working across Church locations.
What is the time commitment?
Working hours 20 hours per week (negotiable)
When is this for?
Applications should be submitted in writing by 28th March 2025 to Tim Cracknell (admin@fcchurch.co.uk) and should include a full CV and brief introduction to yourself. Interviews are planned to take place in April.