Description
St Illogan Parish consists of Pool, Illogan and Portreath. It is a mixture of seaside, country and more urban areas. It is near to some wonderful surfing beaches, cliff top walks and sailing. The parish is only nine miles from the good rail and bus links and shops of the city of Truro.
The three Anglican churches in the parish are evangelical and are keen to share the good news of Jesus!
The current youth ministry trainees has established two youth groups.
- The Thursday Night Group (weekly socials, and bible study for 14 to 18+)
- The Hub (Sunday evenings -weekly games, and a God slot) and trips to SWYM events. The Hub meets in a youth area set up by the current trainee with pool, table tennis, table football, air hockey, giant connnect 4, board games and a lounge area.
We would love to bless a trainee with a placement:
- To develop and grow youth work in the Parish.
- To disciple young people
- To identify, with others working with this age group, additional areas for growth in youth ministry in the parish.
- To build on our relationship with the local secondary school, Pool Academy
- To strengthen links with national Christain youth organisations and movements.
Essential Criteria
- A calling to work with 11-18 yr olds and their families
- Means of travelling independently around the parish
- A prayerful determination to see young people grow in faith and character
- Experience of building and working with teams
Preferred Criteria
- Able to drive and possession of own car
- Confidence to work independently
- Musical ability
- A willingness to be involved in children's work and other church activities
Accommodation Details
Living with a couple who are very used to hosting students and have hosted Truro Cathedral scholars previously. They are currently hosting our two SWYM Workers, one of whom will be staying with them next year.
Week Overview
Monday: Cluster
Tuesday: Schools work
Wednesday: Study, Line management mtg
Thursday: Christian Union, Thursday night group
Friday: Stay and Play, Doughnut Club!
Saturday: Day off (but monthly Messy Church)
Sunday: Lighthouse (Sunday School), Tea time service, The Hub Youth Group